The Union of National Employees (UNE) was placed under trusteeship by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) National Board of Directors on October 24, 2025 in accordance with the PSAC Constitution and Regulations.
The Board has appointed PSAC National Executive Vice-President, Alex Silas as Trustee, and Dominic Lavoie as Administrator to manage UNE’s day-to-day operations. Together, they are assessing the current situation and will determine the appropriate steps to move forward.
Impact on UNE Members
Support and service to members will be a high priority, and UNE staff and Local officers are available to provide assistance and representation.
During the trusteeship period, no national and regional elected component officers may hold office or may represent themselves as UNE officers. Local leadership remains in place and continues its work on behalf of the membership.
Regional Deputy Trustees have been appointed by the Trustee to support the Trustee and Administrator in rebuilding the Component and ensuring continuity of service and accountability to UNE members. Deputy Trustees are not a replacement for the UNE National Executive, nor are they a decision-making body.
Deputy Trustees are responsible for supporting Locals in their ongoing work, including participation in LMCCs, conducting general meetings, and managing grievances and staffing complaints.
Gail Budgell — Atlantic
Éric Drouin — Quebec
Michelle Woods — Ontario
Cindy D’Alessio — NCR – TB (Ottawa TB, Gatineau TB, Outside Canada)
Jean-Michel Lavergne — NCR – Separate Employers
Gloria Pfeifer — Saskatchewan / Manitoba
Geoff Ryan — Alberta / NWT / Nunavut
Jonathan Jeet — BC / Yukon
On an as-needed basis, assistant deputy trustees may also be appointed to assist the work of the deputy trustee.
The roles and responsibilities of UNE Locals and Local officers remain unchanged. Members should continue to contact their Local as the first point of contact.
Questions regarding component business should be directed to UNE staff or the Deputy Trustees.
Questions related to the trusteeship should be directed to Alex Silas, Trustee.
In solidarity,
Alex Silas
UNE Trustee
PSAC NEVP