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Gina Guelee

Gina Guelee began her career at Edwards in 2000 and transitioned with the company to Stop and Shop. Over the years, she has held various roles, including cashier, customer service representative, and full-time bookkeeper, contributing to the front end, GM/HBC, bakery, and file maintenance departments. Her passion for helping others led her to become a shop steward, advocating for her co-workers alongside her union representative.

In 2021, seeking change, she became a membership servicing representative, where she found deep fulfillment in advocating for members. Committed to union principles, she recently took on the role of a union representative, aligning with her life’s purpose of serving others. With 24 years of diverse experience, Gina brings a unique perspective and cares deeply for members, upholding the union motto in every endeavor.

David Brijlall

David Brijlall was born in the Bronx and grew up in Queens. He served on the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1996. Prior to coming to work at Local 1500, David worked at RWDSU/UFCW Local 1102 since 1999. During his tenure there, David negotiated many collective bargaining agreements and worked to successfully organize many new members into the RWDSU/UFCW family. David has experience, among other things, working in Local 1102’s welfare fund, supervising business agents, and was even elected onto their executive board.
David’s parents immigrated from Guyana in 1970. He has successfully completed the Union Leadership Program at Cornell University School of Industrial Arts and Labor Relations and studied Science in aerospace engineering from the University of Southern Illinois.

Desmond Byfield

Desmond Byfield became a member of UFCW Local 1500 in 1991 while working for D’Agostino Supermarket in NYC. During his career Desmond has held many positions, including part-time and full-time clerk in the Grocery, Dairy, and Delivery Departments, eventually being promoted to the position of Assistant Manager. In 2006, Desmond moved on to work at Pathmark and stayed there until Stop & Shop’s acquisition of A&P in 2015. In 2018, he worked for Village Shoprite as a Frozen Lead Clerk. In May of 2021 Desmond joined Local 1500’s staff as a Union Representative.