Leadership Team

Meet the dedicated team behind Local 18 Hamilton-Niagara. Our administrative staff, business representatives, and executives work tirelessly to ensure the success and growth of our union, providing essential support and leadership to our members.

Executives

James Hodgson

President

James Nash

Vice President

Greg Reilly

Recording Secretary

Garry Baverstock

Financial Secretary

Shawn McGhie

Treasurer

Gil Ferreira

Warden

Tony Ferreira

Conductor

Spencer Polap

Trustee

Shawn Porter

Trustee

Reta Swift

Trustee

Business Representatives

Administrative Staff

James Hodgson

Local Coordinator

jhodgson@ubcja.ca

905-522-0752 Ext 232

Laura

Remittance & Vacation Pay Administrator

local18remittance@ubcja.ca

905-388-5300 Ext 227

Cheryl

Union Administration and Finance

ctownsend@ubcja.ca

905-522-0752 Ext 230

Janet

Niagara Hiring Hall and Apprenticeship

jlundy@ubcja.ca

905-641-1877

Antonella

Hiring Hall Administration

alongobardi@ubcja.ca

905-522-0752 Ext 221

Training Staff

Christina

Training and Trade School Administrator

cpesa@ubcja.ca

905-522-0752 Ext 234

Shawn

Training Coordinator, Drywall Trade School Instructor

SMcGhie@ubcja.ca

905-522-0752 Ext 260

Welfare and Pension Office

Christine

Pension Plan Administrator

chris@lu18wpbenefits.ca

905-388-5300 Ext 233

Laura

Welfare Plan Administration

laura@lu18wpbenefits.ca

905-388-5300 Ext 227

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Local 18 Hamilton-Niagara

Hamilton Office

Phone: (905) 522-0752

Email: local18_info@ubcja.ca

Address: 1342 Stone Church East
Hamilton, ON L8W 2C8

Directions

Niagara Office

Phone: (905) 641-1877

Email: thorold@local18.ca

Address: 360 York Road, Unit #24
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

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