2021 Election_Evangelia Costamis

Dear Colleagues, 

After much contemplation and encouragement from PIPSC colleagues, I wish to declare my candidacy for Treasurer and seek your vote.  I am confident that I will bring a fresh perspective to the role.

PIPSC involvement

• Federal public servant for 11 years, 6 years at ISED
• PIPSC member since 2014/ Bilingual steward since February 2018 
• Vice-President/Montreal Subgroup since 2018/Member-at-large 2016-18 
• Member-at-large/Ville Marie Branch since 2016
• PIPSC representative/OSB Labour Management Consultation Committee (LMCC), where member concerns with staffing, EPMAs, COVID-19 work related issues were addressed 
• As a delegate I have always voted for the rights and to benefit CP members, attended: 
  • PIPSC AGM 
  • CP AGM 
  • Quebec Regional Council 
  • Quebec Steward Council 
  • Completed steward training for advance level grievances as well as consultation, leadership & working in teams

Qualifications 

• As a senior analyst, I audit financial statements of insolvency practitioners and bankrupt companies and conduct trustee audits

• Bachelor of laws (LL.B.) – Université de Montréal  
• Member of the Quebec Bar for over 20 years
• 10 years of legal private law practice 

• Secretary of the Board of a non-profit charitable organization 

Goals 

• Correct deficiencies noted in the Audit Report 
• Ensure accountability and full transparency for the spending of the Group’s budget allocation
• Ensure Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with PIPSC standards 
• To represent CP Group at the National Joint Council (NJC) table where health and dental benefits for the Public Service are negotiated
• Advocate for a blended and flexible suite of health plan benefits that can accommodate the varied priorities and needs of members
• Restore members’ confidence in the Union 

I look forward to the opportunity to serve.  Thank you.

Evangelia Costamis BA, LL.B 

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