Profile of Denis Lemelin

Denis Lemelin was elected as the National President of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers in 2008. He has been involved in the union since 1979.

Brother Lemelin was also the 2nd National Vice-President of the union from 1999 to 2008. As 2nd National Vice-President, Brother Lemelin was responsible for the national education plan including promoting awareness of union policies and the rights and duties of members as set out in the collective agreement.

Previous to his work as 2nd National Vice-President, Brother Lemelin was the director of education in the Quebec region. Working as a postal clerk in Sherbrooke, he was the local’s vice president from 1983-1987. He was also coordinator of the "Struggle 88" campaign.

Originally from Chicoutimi, Quebec, Brother Lemelin worked in textiles before joining the post office.