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Executive Directory

President

Elected President at the 2021 UNW Convention, Gayla Thunstrom has previously served as the UNW 1st Vice President since 2005.

Photo of Melvin Larocque, UNW First Vice President

First Vice President

Melvin was elected 1st Vice President at the UNW Convention in 2021 and has previously served as the President of Local 6 from 2013 to 2018, and from 2018 to 2021 as UNW Equity Vice President.

photo of Annette Thompson UNW 2nd Vice President

Second Vice President

Annette was acclaimed UNW 2nd Vice President at the 19th UNW Triennial Convention. She has previously served as a Local Officer with Local 1 in Yellowknife.

Regional Vice President

RVP for Beaufort Delta-Sahtu - Maria was previously the President of Local 3 and is based in Paulatuk.

Regional Vice President

RVP for Deh Cho - Please contact

Regional Vice President

RVP for Fort Smith - Lauraine started work with Aurora College in 2003.

Regional Vice President

RVP for Hay River - Jeff joins the Executive from Local 6, where he has served as the Local's Vice President and Chief Shop Steward.

Regional Vice President

RVP for Kimberlite - Michael is a member of Local 3050, representing members at the Ekati Diamond Mine. 

Regional Vice President

RVP for North Great Slave - Todd is a member of Local 10 and has provided over 20 years of service in a UNW leadership role.

Regional Vice President

RVP for Somba K'e - Randy joins the Executive from Local 1.