Candidate Bio: Keri Taylor– Running for Vice President, COPE Union
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Hi everyone,
My name is Keri, and I’m running for Vice President of our COPE Union. I’m a Clerk 3 in the Emergency Department, where our team keeps things running around the clock. Although I’ve been at Thunder Bay Regional for about a year, I bring over 20 years of experience working in healthcare. That time has shown me how essential teamwork, communication, and trust are to providing the best care and supporting one another in a demanding environment
I’m running because I want to help create meaningful change within our union — to make it more member-driven, transparent, and connected. I believe every member should have a voice, and that we make the best decisions when everyone feels heard and involved.
I also bring a long history of union involvement from previous workplaces. Over the years, I’ve served as a steward, a communications officer, health and safety rep, and have always been an active, engaged member. I’ve helped organize large groups to unionize and successfully vote in union representation, even when the odds weren’t in our favor. Beyond the workplace, I’ve also been deeply involved in political activism, advocating for workers’ rights and fairness at every level.
If elected Vice President, my priorities will be to:
✅ Strengthen team cohesion across all departments — we’re stronger when we support each other.
✅ Keep member input front and center in contract negotiations and decision-making.
✅ Improve communication and transparency, so no one feels left out or unheard.
✅ Boost meeting attendance and engagement, making our gatherings more welcoming, relevant, and meaningful.
✅ Stay accessible and approachable, especially as someone working in a 24-hour department who understands our daily challenges.
This isn’t just about me — it’s about all of us working together. That’s why I’m proud to be running alongside Justyna for Secretary and Teeje for Sergeant-at-Arms. Together, we’re taking a team approach to building a stronger, more united union that truly reflects the needs and values of its members.
Let’s work together to make our union what it’s meant to be — by the members, for the members — and to prosper together as a forward-thinking, progressive team.
If you’d like more information, have questions, or want to share your ideas, please feel free to reach out to myself, Justyna, or Teeje — we’d be happy to chat, listen, and even meet in person. Your input matters, and we want to hear from you.
Vote Keri Taylor for Vice President — Experienced. Accessible. Member-Driven.