News

October 24th, 2011

UFCW Local 832 announces new president

New UFCW Local 832 President, Jeff Traeger (middle) with Beatrice Bruske and retiring President Robert Ziegler.

Jeff Traeger elected by the board.

At the October 24 executive board meeting, Jeff Traeger was elected as the new president of UFCW Local 832. Traeger is the third, full-time President in the Local’s 73-year history. The former Secretary-Treasurer will replace retiring president Robert Ziegler, who was elected in 2002.

“When I was elected as president nine-years ago, I pledged to strengthen our membership and ensured our local would be the voice of working people in our province. With the help of the staff and executive board, I’m proud of what we have accomplished together,” stated Robert Ziegler.

Ziegler started with UFCW in 1977 working at Empress Foods (now Lucerne Bread) in Winnipeg and was hired as a servicing representative in 1979. After 32 years of service, Ziegler is looking forward to spending some time with his family.

As the new president of Local 832, Jeff Traeger stated at the announcement that his goal is to focus on the needs of our members, listen to their concerns and protect their gains in collective bargaining. Executive Assistant and Negotiator, Beatrice Bruske was elected as the Local’s new Secretary-Treasurer. Bruske is the first woman to be elected to the Secretary-Treasurers position in the Local’s history.