Executive Directory

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

RVP for Kimberlite 

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.

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

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