Equality statement
Union solidarity is based on the principle that union members are equal and deserve mutual respect at all levels. Any behaviour that creates conflict prevents us from working together to strengthen our union.
As unionists, mutual respect, cooperation and understanding are our goals. We should neither condone nor tolerate behaviour that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Discriminatory speech or conduct which is racist, sexist, transphobic or homophobic hurts and thereby divides us. So too, does discrimination on the basis of ability, age, class, religion, language and ethnic origin.
Sometimes discrimination takes the form of harassment. Harassment means using real or perceived power to abuse, devalue or humiliate. Harassment should not be treated as a joke. The uneasiness and resentment that it creates are not feelings that help us grow as a union.
Discrimination and harassment focus on characteristics that make us different; and they reduce our capacity to work together on shared concerns such as decent wages, safe working conditions, and justice in the workplace, society and in our union.
CUPE’s policies and practices must reflect our commitment to equality. Members, staff and elected officers must be mindful that all persons deserve dignity, equality and respect.
Land acknowledgement
Coming soon.
Affiliations
Coming soon.
Our Executive
Frank Donegan – President
Frank began his career with the City of Calgary in 1999 and is a Foreman in Mobility. He has been active with CUPE 709 since 2015. He has held several posts on the 709 Executive such as Executive-at-Large and Vice-President before becoming President of CUPE 709 in 2019. He was re-elected in 2024.
- Phone: (403) 629-9125
- Email: frank@cupe709.ca
Dan Payne – Vice-President
Dan began his career with the City of Calgary in 2009 and has been a Mobility Foreman since 2013. He was elected Vice-President in 2023.
- P: (403) 461-6998
- Email: vpcupe709@shaw.ca
Vincent Ricioppo — Secretary-Treasurer
Vincent has been with the City of Calgary for over 10 years and is a Foreman in Mobility. He was elected Secretary Treasurer in 2024.
- Cell: (403) 891-2769
- Email: treasurercupe709@shaw.ca
Serge Lutz – Recording Secretary
Serge began with the City of Calgary in 2001 and has been a Mobility Foreman since 2008. Serge has been active in 709 since 2017 when he was first elected Sergeant-At-Arms. He was elected Recording Secretary in 2023.
- Email: recsec@cupe709.ca
Mike Hill – Sergeant-at-Arms
Mike has worked with the City of Calgary for over 30 years. He has been active in the 709 Union for several years and has held the position of Executive At Large in the past. He was elected Sergeant at Arms in 2024.
- Cell: (403) 269-1160
- Email: saacupe709@shaw.ca
Marco Nicoletti – Executive-at-Large
Marco has been with the City of Calgary for over 20 years and is a Foreman in Mobility. Marco is the new Executive At Large.
- Cell: (403) 829-8650
- Email: ealcupe709@shaw.ca
Chris Hill – National Representative
- Email: hillc@cupe.ca
CUPE 709 Office is located at:
- Unit 110, 2415 Pegasus RD NE T2E 8C3– Calgary, AB
- President Frank’s Phone: (403) 629-9125