Antonios Kourteridis

Candidate for Unifor Local 2002 President

With 25 years of aviation experience and 16+ years of Union leadership, I focus on building relationships, resolving conflicts, and solving complex problems. As a second-generation airport worker who has worked across three units within our Local, I understand the realities members face. I'm committed to representing every unit in Unifor Local 2002—consistently, respectfully, and effectively.

Let's Lead the Change — Together

Avec 25 ans d'expérience en aviation et plus de 16 ans de leadership syndical, je mise sur des relations solides, la résolution de conflits et des solutions concrètes aux problèmes complexes. En tant que travailleur aéroportuaire de deuxième génération ayant œuvré dans trois unités au sein de notre section locale, je comprends la réalité quotidienne des membres. Je m'engage à représenter chaque unité de la section locale 2002 d'Unifor — avec constance, respect et efficacité.

Ensemble, nous mènerons le changement.

📞 416-832-9646 🌐 OurLocal2002.ca ✉️ Antonios@OurLocal2002.ca

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Watch My Introduction

Before you read the platform, hear why I'm running —

This is my commitment to you



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Antonios Kourteridis for Unifor Local 2002 President: Time for Change

t is time to take our union back. I am Antonios Kourteridis, Candidate for Unifor Local 2002 President. For the last ten years, I have watched firsthand as our local has gone from bad to worse, abandoning basic financial transparency and protecting an inner circle instead of the members. With 25 years in the aviation sector and over 16 years of union leadership, I know what we are capable of when we stand united. We are not just talking about change; we are already delivering it. We successfull

Antonios Kourteridis —

Candidate for Unifor Local 2002 President

The Reform Platform

Strong Pillars. One Direction. Already in Motion.

This platform isn't built on promises. It's built on 25 years at YYZ, 16+ years of union leadership, and 5 resolutions already carried at the District 333 By-Law Meeting on December 16, 2025. Every pillar has proof behind it.

The Reform Platform — Built on Strong Pillars

💡 Transparency & Financial Accountability — Members have a right to see how their dues are spent. Full audits. Published budgets. Meeting minutes accessible to all.

🏛️ Structural Reform & Equal Representation — Every unit deserves a voice at the table — not just the ones that win region-wide elections. The LEB must reflect the membership it serves. Units get guaranteed seats. Skilled Trades get dedicated representation. No unit left without a vote where decisions are made. Backed by: Res. #1 Skilled Trades LEB Seat + Res. #4 Members-at-Large for units 200+ members (both Carried).

📱 Digital Tools & Unit-Level Empowerment — SAM (Specialized Assistant Member) gives every member 24/7 access to their CBA, grievance support, and union resources — in plain language, encrypted, and built for Local 2002. Unit Advocacy Funds push financial resources to the floor. District Chairs can act without waiting for funding. They become empowered to lead and support the membership. Mandatory Unit Funding Scale 10–25% of unit dues return for unit use.

Member Resource

Meet S.A.M — Specialized Assistant Member

SAM is not a chatbot. He is a practical, AI-powered union resource — designed to support both Unifor Local 2002 members AND union leaders 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you're a frontline member working through a grievance or a local leader preparing for bargaining — SAM is there to help.

Always Available

Any hour. Any question. No waiting.

Plain Language

Your CBA in plain English. No law degree needed.

Built for Members

Trained on Local 2002 agreements and bylaws.

Secure & Private

End-to-end encrypted. Never shared with management. Your identity stays protected.

SAM in Action

See SAM for Yourself

▶ Introduction to SAM

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Meet SAM: Your Intelligent Union Assistant | Antonios for President

You shouldn't have to wait for answers from the "inner circle." Transparency isn't just a promise; it's a system. Welcome to the digital future of Unifor Local 2002. I built SAM—your specialized union assistant—to ensure that every member has instant access to the information, representation, and accountability they deserve. As part of our Reform Ticket, SAM is just step one in rewriting the rules and bringing uncompromising transparency to our union. Ready for a Unified Ascent? Vote Antonios

▶ SAM for Members 24/7

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Power to the Members: Real-Time Union Support with SAM | Antonios Kourteridis

The power of the union belongs to the members, not just the leadership. Watch how SAM empowers Unifor Local 2002 members with real-time support. Whether you need to refuse unsafe work under the Canada Labour Code, check your vacation accrual, or verify the Local's independent auditor statements, SAM delivers uncompromising transparency right to your phone. We are moving past the days of stalled grievances and missing information. Let's build a stronger, more accountable union together. Vote A

▶ SAM for Union Leaders

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The Ultimate Tool for Union Leadership: Meet SAM | Antonios Kourteridis

Management uses data and analytics to fight our grievances. It's time Unifor Local 2002 fought back with the same level of intelligence. Watch how SAM empowers our Union Representatives by instantly retrieving historical arbitration awards, tracking unit-level scheduling concerns, and compiling legal research for complex claims. By making patterns easier to see and case law easier to access, we are putting real power back on the workplace floor. Let's arm our reps with the tools they need to w

Introduced by Antonios Kourteridis, Candidate for Unifor Local 2002 President.

Resolution #4 — Carried ✅

Proportional Democracy: A Seat at the Table

Currently, large bargaining units with 200+ members have NO guaranteed voting seat on the Local Executive Board (LEB) — unless one of their members happens to win a city-wide election. Resolution #4 changes that permanently.

❌ Before: The Current Bylaw

Article 3.2.02 — The Executive Board consists of: President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary-Treasurer, and Trustees only.

Large units (200, 500, 1000+ members) have NO dedicated seat. Their voice depends entirely on whether a VP from their unit wins a region-wide vote.

Result: The units paying the most dues have the least guaranteed representation.

✅ After: The Reform

Any bargaining unit with 200+ members in good standing gets ONE guaranteed Member-at-Large seat on the LEB — elected by and from that unit's own members, triennially.

Their duties: full voice AND vote on the LEB. Direct liaison between the board and their unit's members.

Result: Proportional democracy. The units that fund the Local have a permanent seat where decisions are made.

12,500

Total Local 2002 Members

200+

Members = Guaranteed LEB Seat

0

Guaranteed Seats Before This Reform

Resolution #5 — Carried ✅

Unit Funding: Putting Money Where the Members Are

Right now, every dollar your unit generates in dues flows into one central pool — and your District Chair has no dedicated budget to fight for you at the workplace level. Resolution #5 ends that. It creates a mandatory, scaled Unit Advocacy Fund for every certified bargaining unit.

❌ Before: The Funding Gap

Article 7.2.06(f) — Members doing union business on a day off are paid a flat $25/hr, capped at $200/day. That's it.

District Chairs have NO dedicated unit budget. Every expense requires central approval. Workplace-level mobilization, member appreciation, and local grievance advocacy are all funded at the discretion of the LEB.

Result: Units generating the most dues have the least control over how those resources are used at the floor level.

✅ After: The Autonomy Scale

A dedicated Unit Advocacy Fund is established for EVERY certified bargaining unit — funded monthly from that unit's own dues, scaled by size:

Result: District Chairs can react to employer provocation in real time. Mandatory Unit Funding Scale 10–25% of unit dues return for exclusively for unit use.

🏗️ Direct Utilization

District Chairperson controls the fund for workplace mobilization, member appreciation, and grievance advocacy.

🔍 Regional Oversight

Regional VP countersigns significant expenditures. Each unit's fund stays separate — no commingling.

📊 Quarterly Reporting

VP or DC submits a Quarterly Utilization Report to the LEB. Non-compliance = temporary fund freeze.

Endorsed by Leaders

Union Leaders Stand With Antonios

"He successfully negotiated a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and neutralized contract flipping. This is the leadership that ensures legacy workers survive."

— Michael Corrado, YYZ Labour Comrade

"In 30+ years I have never met a more dedicated, passionate, or competent union representative. His skills are second to none."

— John Price, GTAA WHSC Co-Chair, District 333

"He has always been there for workers facing layoff, labour disputes and downsizing. Certainly a good person to have on your side!"

— Sheri Cameron, V.P. CUPE Local 4092

"Thank you Antonios for your many years as the voice of our members in Bargaining, Safety, and ongoing support."

— Mike Garabedian, former H&S Specialist, GTAA District 333

Your Vote Counts

Update Your Voter Profile — Don't Miss Your Vote

Update your profile and view all election information directly through the official Local 2002 website.

Votre vote compte

Mettez à jour votre profil d'électeur — Ne manquez pas votre vote

Mettez à jour votre profil et consultez toutes les informations électorales directement sur le site officiel de la section locale 2002.

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Official Campaign Documents

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Get Involved

Let's Lead the Change — Together

The vote for Unifor Local 2002 President is more than a ballot — it is a declaration of what kind of union you want to be part of. A union that operates in shadows, or one that stands in full light. A union that tells members what they need to know, or one that tells them only what leadership approves.

If you believe that transparency is non-negotiable, that technology should empower workers, and that reform is overdue — then this campaign is yours. Reach out. Volunteer. Spread the word. And when election day comes, vote for change!


Participez

Ensemble, menons le changement.

Le vote pour la présidence d'Unifor section locale 2002 est plus qu'un bulletin de vote — c'est une déclaration du type de syndicat dont vous voulez faire partie. Un syndicat qui opère dans l'ombre, ou un qui se tient en pleine lumière. Un syndicat qui dit aux membres ce qu'ils ont besoin de savoir, ou un qui ne leur dit que ce que la direction approuve.

Si vous croyez que la transparence est non négociable, que la technologie doit autonomiser les travailleurs, et que la réforme est en retard — alors cette campagne est la vôtre. Contactez-nous. Faites passer le mot. Et quand le jour du vote arrive, votez pour le changement!


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