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EXECUTIVE CONTACTS List
LOCAL 523 Unit Chair & Steward Contact Information:
TPCS, Bob Crozier, tpcs@cupe523.com, 778-212-3777, TPCS – Contact List
NOYFSS, Craeg Pohorelic, noyfss@cupe523.com, 250-260-1758, NOYFSS Contact List
Acting SD53, Kristopher Keith, unit53@cupe523.com, 778-931-0089, Unit53-Contacts List
SD67, Tammy Carter, unit67@cupe523.com, 250-462-3343, Unit67 Contacts List
SD83, Roni Ault, unit83@cupe523.com, 250 699-2640, Unit83 Contact List
Mental Health Resources & Social Support
- Crisis Centre: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
- 310-Mental Health Support: 310 6789
- B.C. 211 hotline for seniors: Call 2-1-1
- Nurse’s Hotline: 8-1-1
- Kid’s Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
- Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service: 1-800-663-1441
As a CUPE member, you are part of the largest Union in Canada. CUPE represents workers in health care, public schools, municipalities, libraries, universities, social services, public utilities, transportation, emergency services, and airlines.
CUPE Local 523 Structure
CUPE 523 has two community social services Units and three school district Units
Our community social service Units are:
- CUPE 523 Turning Points Collaborative Society, Vernon
- CUPE 523 North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Vernon
Our school district Units are:
- CUPE 523 North Okanagan Shuswap (School District #83)
- CUPE 523 Okanagan Similkameen (School District #53)
- CUPE 523 Okanagan Skaha (School District #67)
