April 5-8th, 2016 ILWU Canada held their 34th convention at the Sheraton Guildford Hotel in Surrey, BC, Canada.
In attendance were 110 delegates joined by 12 international delegates including ILWU International President Robert McEllrath, ILWU International Vice President (Mainland) Ray Familathe, and ILWU International Secretary-Treasurer Willie Adams,
ILWU Local 13 President Bobby Olvera, Jr, and four delegates from ILWU Alaska Longshore Division,
International Transport Workers Federation President Paddy Crumlin, and delegates from the Maritime Union of Australia, the Maritime Union of New Zealand, including MUNZ National Secretary Joe Fleetwood.
ILWU Canada President Mark Gordienko announced that he will be retiring at the end of his current term. Delegates applauded his service to the union and President McEllrath presented him with a gift on behalf of the ILWU International.
At the end of convention, nominations took place, and the results are as follows:
President: Robert Ashton by Acclamation.
1st Vice President: Shawn Nolan by Acclamation.
2nd Vice President: Steve Nasby by Acclamation.
3rd Vice President: Romeo Bordignon and Dale McEachern running for the position. Election Results to follow.
Secretary-Treasurer: Bob Dhaliwal by Acclamation