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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.

First Vice President

Chris Taff joins the Full Executive from Local 1, where he previously served as Secretary and Local President.

Second Vice President

This position is currently vacant. 

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 - Dawn is a member of Local 13 in Fort Simpson, where she served as Chief Shop Steward.

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 North Great Slave - Andrew joins the UNW Executive from Local 11 where he has served on the Local executive as its Vice President.

Regional Vice President

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

 

Equity Vice President

Valerie has served as Vice President and President of Local 3 in Inuvik.