As mentioned in last week’s memo, we are holding an election for TEAM President. Per the TEAM Bylaws, the TEAM President is also the 1st delegate and chair of the TEAM delegation to the IFPTE Convention, with the next one scheduled to be held in 2024 in New Orleans, LA. The candidates, Dave Eyjolfson and Tobias Theobald, have provided their written campaign statements of not more than 100 words below:
- Dave Eyjolfson
I joined the TEAM board because I care about our members and our jobs. My Dad raised me to value job security, fair wages and good benefits. I’m in this for long haul with you and I’ve got 20+ years left until retirement. I am already very engaged with our membership and before our next negotiations I want to make sure our committees have your input to advocate for what you need from TEAM.
I’m approachable, empathetic, I have open communication with members in all business units and have experience with IBEW and UNIFOR. Vote Dave Eyjolfson for TEAM President.
- Tobias Theobald
I started with MTS in 1999, joining the TEAM Board in 2014. I have advocated for member rights, representing TEAM three times at contract negotiations. Voting for me, you are voting for someone that wants to protect member rights, advocate for new jobs, and keep our union strong; all while expecting that our employer treats us with the respect we deserve.
TEAM members bring Manitoba’s top talent, skill and dedication to work. Good jobs are not only good for Manitobans, they’re good business for Bell.
As President I will lead our board with integrity and openness, putting the membership first.
Voting Information
Similar to the recent ratification vote for our renewed Collective Agreement, the vote for TEAM President will be conducted electronically by independent accredited provider, Intelivote Systems Inc. It is a confidential and secure voting platform where you will have the option to vote online or by phone.
While the voting system is secure in processing your vote, employers often have the ability to monitor internet activity. If this is a concern for you, please register your online vote away from the office using non-company equipment or by phone.
On December 1st, around 11:00 am, an email with the subject line, “Voting Instructions Election for TEAM President”, will be sent to your work email (or personal email for members on leave and active members who provided a personal email address) from Voter Info, containing voting instructions and your unique PIN. This PIN will allow you to vote from any location with internet access using any computer or web enabled device (tablet, smartphone, etc.) or via any touchtone telephone. You will be able to vote anytime until 12:00 pm on Thursday, December 15th.
If you do not receive an email from Voter Info with your unique voting PIN on Dec 1st, lose your PIN, or encounter troubles voting, please contact the Voter Helpline by phone, 204-984-9472, weekdays during the voting window from 9:00am – 4:30pm, or by email to teamvotecro@teamunion.mb.ca or the TEAM office.
The result of the vote, along with the names of the members who have been elected to the Board by acclamation, will be announced by email within an hour after the voting window closes.
The window for voting will be 12:00 pm December 1st to 12:00 pm December 15th.