SCMMA Local 222 Votes to Merge with the Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160)
SUP/IFPTE Local 160 was proud to welcome the Saskatoon Civic Middle Management Association (SCMMA Local 222), which represents 450 City of Saskatoon employees, to the SUP family.
"We are thrilled to welcome this group of fantastic management professionals to our union," said Society President Rebecca Caron. "We believe that both of our organizations are now stronger as a result of this merger."
"We are very pleased to see our members vote in support of this merger," said SCMMA President Greg Hippe. "It is the belief of SCMMA's leadership that joining with a strong, professional, and well-respected union, like the Society, will greatly benefit our members in the workplace and at the bargaining table."
The merger vote passed overwhelmingly this week, with 93% of SCMMA members voting to join the Society. 82% of all SCMMA members cast a ballot, with voting conducted through secure online balloting. See the full statement here.