About Craig Reynolds – PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President (REVP), Ontario
Born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, Craig migrated to Canada when he was 19, to join his family in search of better economic opportunities. While studying Business Management Studies at York University, Craig joined the federal public service in 2004.
Craig quickly got involved with his union at the Local level. His first elected position was in 2009, when he became a Steward for the Union of National Employees (UNE Local 00087). Later, in 2011 he was elected Vice-President for the Local and then elected Local President in 2013. There he served as Local President for over 7 years, as well as serving on several committees, such as the PSAC Toronto Racially Visible Committee.
In 2014, Craig was elected Alternate Racially Visible Representative for the PSAC Ontario Regional Council and then re-elected in 2017. Craig was also elected at the 2017 PSAC Ontario Regional Convention as the 2nd Alternate Regional Executive Vice-President (REVP) and later became the Alternate REVP in 2018.
Craig stepped into the role of Ontario REVP in September 2020, and then was elected Ontario REVP at the 2021 Ontario Regional Convention and re-elected in 2023. Craig believes that the Labour movement must put special focus on connecting with young workers, combatting systemic racism, and prioritizing organizing new workplaces.