Who We Are
CUPE 1842 is proud to represent the Paramedics who care for residents and visitors across Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. Every day, our members respond to emergencies, provide life-saving care, and support the health and safety of the communities we serve—around the clock, year-round.
Our service area includes Belleville, Trenton, Centre and North Hastings (including Stirling, Madoc, and Bancroft), Prince Edward County, and the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte.
Our membership includes both Advanced Care and Primary Care Paramedics, consisting of approximately 130 full-time and 40 part-time members who are dedicated to delivering skilled, compassionate care to our region.
- CUPE Local 1842 – Scope of Practice
- Paramedics Save Lives – CUPE Ambulance Committee of Ontario (CACO)
>Hastings County is the second-largest county in Ontario.
00 Base Millennium (HQ) – Belleville – 2 24hr & 2 12hr Ambulances
01 Base Farley – Belleville – 1 24hr & 1 12hr Ambulance
02 Base – Quinte West – 2 24hr Ambulances
03 Base – Madoc – 1 24hr Ambulance
04 Base – Bancroft – 2 24hr Ambulances
05 Base – Picton – 2 24hr Ambulances
06 Post – Tweed – 1 12hr Ambulance
07 Base – Stirling – 1 24hr Ambulance & Community Paramedic Headquarters
08 Base – MBQ – 1 24hr Ambulance
Page last updated: November 14, 2025
CUPE 1842 Executive
The Executive of CUPE Local 1842 is made up of various positions. Members are nominated and voted in by the general membership through an election. Executive terms are 3 years in duration, with alternating years of election to ensure fluid transition. New nominations and elections will be held to select a new executive at that time.
Please feel free to contact an executive member if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Collective Agreement. Members are reminded of the right to Union representation for any meetings/discussions with the employer.
President:
Zoraiz Rehman
unionpresident1842@gmail.com
(Term Ends 12/2027)
Vice President:
Michael McCreary
unionvicepresident1842@gmail.com
(Term Ends 12/2026)
Chief Steward:
Zach Gordon (Acting)
chiefsteward1842@gmail.com
(Term Ends 12/2027)
Secretary-Treasurer:
Brenda Murray
1842uniontreasurer@gmail.com
(Term Ends 12/2026)
Recording-Secretary:
Jackie Crowley-Wright
unionsecretary1842@gmail.com
(Term Ends 12/2027)
Stewards:
Emma Batten (Term Ends 12/2026) cupe1842unionsteward10@gmail.com
Nick Carvajal (Term Ends 12/2027) cupe1842unionsteward1@gmail.com
Michelle Christopher (Term Ends 12/2026) cupe1842unionsteward4@gmail.com
Samantha deHaan (Term Ends 12/2026) cupe1842unionsteward11@gmail.com
Sydney Tremble (Term Ends 12/2026) cupe1842unionsteward2@gmail.com
Alternate Stewards:
Brandon Hartwick (Term Ends 12/2027)
Alisha Sutton-McClean (Term Ends 12/2027)
Trustees:
Sam Chappelle (Term Ends 12/2026)
Chad Quinn (Term Ends 12/2027)
Public Relations:
For descriptions of each elected officials duties, please refer to our bylaws.
Page last updated: November 14, 2025
Committees
CUPE Local 1842 in conjunction with the employer have established committees to address various aspects of our day to day operations. Scheduled meetings will be posted on the site calendar and members are encouraged to contact an executive member if they have items they would like addressed.
Committees include but are not limited to:
- Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC)
- Labour Management Committee (LMC)
- Equipment & Uniform Committee
- Grievance Committee
Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC)
Ontario Ministry of Labour – Joint Health & Safety Committees:
- The joint health and safety committee has four principal functions: to identify potential hazards, to evaluate these potential hazards, to recommend corrective action, and to follow up on implemented recommendations. To carry out its functions, the joint health and safety committee is required to hold meetings [section 9(33)] and carry out regular inspections of the workplace [sections 9(26), 9(27) and 9(28)].
- Generally speaking, all joint health and safety committee members should be available to receive worker concerns, complaints and recommendations; to discuss problems and recommend solutions; and to provide input into existing and proposed health and safety programs.
The Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) is comprised of 4 members, two from Local 1842 and two from Management. The JHSC is scheduled to meet quarterly, and the minutes from the meetings can be found on the County Sharepoint.
Our certified JHSC Representative is Jacob Zimmerman. For questions or concerns regarding Health & Safety in the workplace please contact Jacob at zimmermanj@hastingscounty.com
Base Health & Safety Reps:
- 00 Millennium – Samantha deHaan
- 01 Farley – Jacob Zimmerman
- 02 Trenton – Janakan Sanmugalingam
- 03 Madoc – Lindsay Warrington
- 04 Bancroft – Shawn Wannamaker
- 05 Picton – Open
- 06 Tweed – Open
- 07 Stirling – Brenda Murray
- 08 MBQ –
Labour Management Committee
Labour Management Committees:
- The Labour Management Committee is a joint committee comprising employers, workers, and often union representatives. Their purpose is to suggest (and monitor the implementation of) improvements in efficiency and working conditions and iron out minor problems. Matters not resolved at the labour management level may be moved to the grievance process and collective bargaining.
The Labour Management Committee (LMC) comprises six members, three from Local 1842 and three from Management. The LMC is scheduled to meet quarterly, and the minutes are emailed by the employer or can be found on the County Intranet.
Our current LMC representatives are Zoraiz Rehman, Michael McCreary and Zach Gordon. For questions or concerns regarding Labour Management, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Zach at chiefsteward1842@gmail.com.
Product Evaluation Committee
The Product Evaluation Committee comprises four members, two Local 1842 Members and two from Management. The committee is scheduled to meet quarterly.
A Letter of Understanding (#8) Re: Product Evaluation Committee can be found on page 46 of the Collective Agreement.
Our committee elected representatives are Tom Langley-Smith and Cailey Jones. For questions, concerns or suggestions regarding equipment, please forward all comments and issues to unionsecretary1842@gmail.com.
Grievance Committee
Canadian Union of Public Employees – Grievances:
- A claim that the employer or union has broken the collective agreement.
- Individual grievance: A claim by one worker.
- Group grievance: A claim by or for more than one worker about an act of the employer.
- Policy grievance: A claim by the union about a general question or interpretation of the collective agreement.
- Union grievance: A claim by the union.
- Employer grievance: A claim by the employer.
The Grievance Committee is made up of the Local 1842 Executive. Grievances are owned by the Local and meetings are held with the employer as needed.
Note: The Grievance Procedure is covered under Article 6 of the Collective Agreement.
Grievance updates are provided at General Membership Meetings. Additional grievance information will be provided on the site as needed. If you have a question or concern related to a grievance or the process please contact the Chief Steward at chiefsteward1842@gmail.com.
Page last updated: November 14, 2025
Peer Support Team
A Peer Support Team has been developed and is made up of CUPE Local 1842 and HQPS Senior Leadership Team members. Training has been completed through TEMA and the program is now active.
Information about the program and how to access it can be found in the brochure attached. Thank you to all those who have taken part in the development and delivery of this program.
Note: Members are reminded that the County of Hastings provides an Employee Assistance Program that can be accessed by employees and immediate family. If you are in need of assistance please do not hesitate to access this program.
Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Peer Support Team