Proven Financial Accountability for Secretary-Treasurer
The Experience You Need
Krista Laing is already delivering the strategic financial oversight our union demands. From managing sectoral budgets to regional operations, she protects your dues with real accountability.
Proven Governance & Leadership Roles
Municipal Sector Chair
Chair of CUPE Ontario Municipal Workers, managing a significant provincial sector budget. Krista ensures financial accountability by overseeing strategic spending that delivers measurable results for the membership.
Labour Council President
Representing 29,000+ workers at the Durham Region Labour Council. Krista handles staffing oversight and day-to-day operations with strategic financial oversight to ensure organizational transparency.
Local Experience
On the the CUPE Local 250 for six years. Krista protected members’ dues through disciplined bargaining and resource management, strengthening representation without concessions.
Proven Leadership Roles
Provincial & Regional Governance
As Chair of the CUPE Ontario Municipal Workers Committee and President of the Durham Region Labour Council, Krista manages complex provincial sector budgets and represents 29,000+ workers. She handles financial accountability and day-to-day operations with a clear focus on members' dues and measurable outcomes.
Local Leadership & Oversight
Krista stays grounded in what members actually need on the job. She focuses on real workplace issues, making sure resources are directed where they have the most impact. Her leadership in bargaining has secured meaningful gains by listening to members and turning those priorities into results, ensuring the union’s work reflects the people it represents.
Key Achievement Highlights
Overseeing large budgets at local, regional, and provincial levels.
Ensuring complete financial transparency and accountability of members' dues.
Managing operational oversight and staffing for a large labour council.
Resourcing and leading campaigns that deliver results without concessions.
Strategic allocation of union funds to maximize impact for the membership.
Proven experience in labour governance and operational accountability.
Strategic Financial Results
Krista brings accountable leadership that prioritizes membership power. She delivers practical, results-driven management that turns members' dues into real gains.