The ADEDY (Supreme Administration of Civil Servants’ Unions) Regional Department of Corfu has published a detailed schedule for upcoming elections to choose a new Executive Secretariat. These elections, required under new operating regulations, are set for November 28, 2025, with several key deadlines before the vote.
WHY ARE THESE ELECTIONS TAKING PLACE?
Under the new Operating Regulations for Regional Departments, approved by ADEDY’s General Council on June 14, 2024, all Regional Department Secretariats will have their terms aligned with ADEDY’s main term. As a result, all Regional Department Secretariats’ terms expire on November 30, 2025, regardless of when they were originally elected (Article 19 of the Operating Regulations).
This standardization is meant to bring consistency across all regional branches and support coordinated governance throughout the organization.
COMPLETE ELECTION TIMELINE
The Executive Secretariat of ADEDY Corfu has released the following schedule for all primary public employee unions in the prefecture:
Step 1: Primary Union Elections
Deadline: Before November 21, 2025
What needs to happen:
- All primary public employee unions that have not yet held elections must conduct them
- Unions need to elect new representatives
- Only unions within the ADEDY Corfu Regional Department’s jurisdiction are affected
Step 2: Submission of Minutes
Deadline: November 21, 2025
What needs to happen:
- Primary unions must file official minutes with the ADEDY Corfu Regional Department
- The minutes must list the names of all elected representatives
- All documents must be duly certified and signed
Where to submit: the ADEDY Corfu Regional Department office at the Workers’ Center of Corfu
Step 3: Electoral-Report Assembly
Date: November 24, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Workers’ Center of Corfu (Εργατικό Κέντρο Κέρκυρας)
What will happen:
- Gathering of all elected representatives
- Election of the Electoral Committee (Εφορευτική Επιτροπή)
- Review of the electoral procedures
- Presentation of reports by the current Executive Secretariat
Important: All elected representatives from primary unions are required to attend this assembly.
Step 4: Candidate and Coalition Submission
Deadline: November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What needs to happen:
- Candidates must file their candidacies
- Political coalitions/slates must register
- All required documentation must be complete
- No submissions will be accepted after 3:00 PM
Where to submit: with the Electoral Committee at the Workers’ Center of Corfu
Step 5: ELECTION DAY
Date: November 28, 2025
Voting Hours: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Workers’ Center of Corfu Hall
Purpose: To elect the new Executive Secretariat for the ADEDY Corfu Regional Department
WHO CAN VOTE?
Voting rights are restricted to:
- Elected representatives from primary public employee unions in the Corfu prefecture
- Representatives whose unions submitted proper minutes by November 21, 2025
- Representatives who attended the Electoral-Report Assembly on November 24, 2025
Note: Individual union members do not vote directly. They elect representatives at the primary union level, and those representatives vote in the Regional Department elections.
WHO CAN RUN FOR OFFICE?
Eligibility requirements for candidates:
- Must be an elected representative from a primary union under the ADEDY Corfu jurisdiction
- Must be a public employee in good standing
- Must submit a candidacy by the November 25, 3:00 PM deadline
- May run independently or as part of a coalition/slate
WHAT POSITIONS ARE BEING ELECTED?
These elections will determine the composition of the Executive Secretariat of the ADEDY Corfu Regional Department. This body is responsible for:
- Representing public employees in the Corfu prefecture
- Coordinating actions among primary unions
- Negotiating with local authorities on labor matters
- Organizing strikes and protests when needed
- Providing legal support to union members
IMPORTANT DATES AT A GLANCE
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| By November 21, 2025 | – | Primary unions submit minutes with elected representatives |
| November 24, 2025 | 6:30 PM | Electoral-Report Assembly at Workers’ Center |
| November 25, 2025 | By 3:00 PM | Deadline for candidate and coalition submissions |
| November 28, 2025 | 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM | ELECTION DAY at Workers’ Center of Corfu |
| November 30, 2025 | – | Current Executive Secretariat term expires |
WHERE TO GET MORE INFORMATION
ADEDY Corfu Regional Department
Location: Workers’ Center of Corfu (Εργατικό Κέντρο Κέρκυρας)
For inquiries about:
- Submission of minutes from primary unions
- Electoral procedures and requirements
- Candidate registration
- Voting eligibility
Primary Union Representatives
Contact your primary public employee union for information about:
- Your union’s election timetable
- How to become a representative
- Your union’s submission status
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Why is my union’s term ending early?
A: The new Operating Regulations (approved June 14, 2024) align all Regional Department terms to end on November 30, 2025, regardless of when they were originally elected. This ensures uniformity across ADEDY.
Q: What if my primary union hasn’t held elections yet?
A: Your union must hold elections immediately and submit minutes by November 21, 2025, otherwise you will not have representation in the Regional Department elections.
Q: Can I attend the Electoral-Report Assembly on November 24?
A: Only elected representatives from primary unions may attend. If you are an elected representative, attendance is mandatory.
Q: How do I submit my candidacy?
A: Submit your candidacy to the Electoral Committee at the Workers’ Center of Corfu by November 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM. You must be an elected representative from a primary union.
Q: Can I vote on November 28 if I’m a union member?
A: No. Only elected representatives from primary unions can vote. Individual members elect representatives at the primary union level.
Q: What happens if I miss the 3:00 PM deadline on November 25?
A: Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances. The deadline is strict.
Q: Where exactly is the Workers’ Center of Corfu?
A: The Workers’ Center (Εργατικό Κέντρο Κέρκυρας) is the main labor union building in Corfu. Contact ADEDY Corfu for the exact address if you are not familiar with the location.
WHAT TO BRING ON ELECTION DAY
If you are an elected representative voting on November 28:
- Valid identification (ID card or passport)
- Proof of your status as an elected representative (if requested)
- Arrive during the voting hours: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Note: Voting closes promptly at 8:00 PM. Plan to arrive with enough time to cast your vote.
NEXT STEPS FOR PRIMARY UNIONS
If you are a primary public employee union under ADEDY Corfu jurisdiction:
1. Hold elections immediately (if not yet completed)
2. Prepare official minutes with the names of elected representatives
3. Submit minutes to ADEDY Corfu by November 21, 2025
4. Ensure representatives attend the November 24 assembly at 6:30 PM
5. Encourage qualified representatives to consider running for the Executive Secretariat
The ADEDY Corfu Regional Department stresses that all deadlines are firm and will be strictly enforced to ensure a smooth electoral process.
Source: https://www.startmediacorfu.gr/i-adedy-nt-kerkyras-gia-ton-neo-kanonismo-leitourgias-ton-nomarchiakon-tmimaton/
