“O’Siyo ᎣᏏᏲ “o-si-yo,” (Cherokee: I see you) Hello and Bonjour Union Sibling,
I am very pleased to announce that Douglas Hill will be joining the Union of National Employees as Director, Member Representation & Labour Relations, as of November 1, 2024. I had the honour of seeing him in action representing members with passion, empathy, and legal expertise. I witnessed a man ready to fight for the injustice faced by every member when their collective agreement and human rights were being violated with relentless determination.
Doug joins us from PSAC’s Representation and Legal Services Branch where he worked as a Grievance and Adjudication Officer for over 20 years. In addition to his primary duties of mediation and litigation, he has provided advice to components, mentored several colleagues and has enjoyed facilitating training sessions at various conferences.
Doug prides himself on being able to resolve most matters through mediation, however, he has successfully litigated countless cases before Labour Relations Boards and Human Rights Tribunals. Notably, the Grierson-Heffernan v. Canada Border Services Agency case which was featured in Lancaster’s Public Service & Employment Law. Dyson v. Department of Fisheries and Oceans involved a rejection on probation and was upheld at the Federal Court of Appeal. Reeves v. Department of National Defence awarded large damages for racial discrimination, Doro v. Canada Revenue Agency awarded precedent-setting maximum damages under the Canadian Human Rights Act for gender discrimination and sexual harassment and Nada Bastasic v. Public Service Alliance of Canada regarding breach of duty of fair representation.
Doug’s in-depth experience, knowledge and proven track record in mediation and litigation on issues regarding grievances and human rights makes him invaluable to the role and we look forward to his professional leadership for UNE’s members and staff.
Please join me in giving Doug a warm UNE welcome to our team.
Alisha Kang
National President,
Union of National Employees