Capital Regional District

About Our Capital Regional District Members

CUPE Local 1978 represents employees serving the Capital Regional District (CRD), the regional government for 13 municipalities and three electoral areas on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

Our members play essential roles in public administration, environmental management, and regional services that support over 460,000 residents.

Where Our Members Work

Our members contribute across a broad range of services, including regional parks and recreation, water supply, solid waste management, affordable housing, planning, transportation, and emergency response, helping to create a livable, sustainable, and resilient region for all communities.

Union Representatives

CRD Unit Chair

• Cale McLellan

Coordinators

• James Kroening

• Tim Panagrot

• Shane Reimer

• Vilma Battaglia

Shop Stewards

• Graziella Martin

• Perry Watson

• Phil Franklin

• Tyler Lynk

• Burn Hemus

• Hew Padmore

• Clay Spencer

• Vilma Battaglia

• Brittany Wright