We are pleased to announce a number of candidates and winners by acclamation.

The contested offices this election are for the president, vice president, guide, and trustees. All other positions, namely that of recording secretary, financial secretary, and sergeant-at-arms have been won by uncontested nominees. Congrats to our new officers and candidates, and thank you for coming forward to do this work for us all!

CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT
·         Anais Surkin (UAW Local 2322 Staff)
·         Traci Ellithorpe (Providence Hospital)

CANDIDATES FOR VICE PRESIDENT
·         Michelle Reardon (Providence Hospital)
·         Erin Wilson (UAW Local 2322 Staff)

CANDIDATES FOR GUIDE
·         Danielle Allessio (UMass Graduate Employee Organization)
·         John McGrath (Providence Hospital)

CANDIDATES FOR TRUSTEES (3)
·         Krysty Cresenzi (Providence Hospital)
·         Anna-Claire Steffen (UMass Graduate Employee Organization)
·       Sharon Bernardos (Providence Hospital)
·       Steve Wilson (ServiceNet) [withdrew 3/8/19]
·       Alyssa Goldstein (UMass Graduate Employee Organization)

VOTING: Ballots will be mailed March 25, 2019. They are due back on April 22, 2019. All members, please update your contact info so your ballot will reach you. And please, commit to using your democratic right to vote in this important election, and get your coworkers to vote too. Your voice strengthens the union and has a bearing on the direction of the local.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE WINNERS BY ACCLAMATION
·         Mitchell Manning (UMass Graduate Employee Organization) — Financial Secretary
·         Hannah Levine (Nonotuck Community School) — Sargeant-at-Arms
·         Naria Sealy (UMass Residential Assistant and Peer Mentor Union) — Recording Secretary

Terms begin June 1.