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Meet the UNITE HERE Local 261 Executive Board
Our union power comes from the grass-roots membership. Our members are active in all aspects of union activity. They are our decision makers and organizers. We are pleased to announce that in July 2026 the membership has democratically elected the Executive Board of UNITE HERE! Local 261. The Executive Board is the governing body of our Local. Together with our President, Financial Secretary-Treasurer & Business Manager, and Vice President, they represent the voice of our members across hotels, restaurants, casinos, food service operations, and other hospitality workplaces in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. The Board meets regularly to guide our work, uphold our contracts, and advance the dignity, respect, and fair treatment our members deserve.
Special recognition of our key officers:
Serve Savard
Serge Savard has been elected President of UNITE HERE! Local 261. As President, he leads the Local in standing strong for hospitality and service workers, by bringing new members into the membership and strengthening our collective bargaining power. He takes lead on internal organizing to ensure that membership is supported and advocated for. The President also maintains out relationship with our external partners and International Union.
Mike Moskal
Mike Moskal continues to serve as Financial Secretary-Treasurer & Business Manager. In this dual role he oversees the Local’s finances with transparency and accountability while directing day-to-day operations, member services, and the strategic work that keeps Local 261 fighting for better jobs and better lives.
Evan MacIsaac
Evan MacIsaac has been elected Vice President. He works closely with the President and the full Executive Board to support rank-and-file member by siting in lead chair for negotiations, representing members throughout the grievance procedure, and ensure the priorities of workers on the shop floor remain at the centre of everything we do.
Full Executive Board:
- Serge Savard, President
- Mike Moskal, Financial Secretary-Treasurer & Business Manager
- Evan MacIsaac, Vice President
- Tiffany Foley, Executive Board Member
- Caroline Jodouin, Executive Board Member
- Chris Rozsa, Executive Board Member
- David Slanisky, Executive Board Member
- Marie Eve Turmel, Executive Board Member
This democratically elected leadership reflects the diversity and determination of our membership; housekeepers, cooks, servers, bartenders, dishwashers, banquet workers, maintenance workers and all the workers who keep Ottawa’s hospitality industry running with skill, dedication, and heart. Together we will continue to negotiate strong contracts, defend our rights, and build power for working people.