National Executive

June began her career with the Federal Public Service in 1999 in the Department of National Defence Line Section of Telecommunications at Canadian Forces Base Suffield, hired under an “Introducing Women to the Trades” initiative. June moved on to the Counter Terrorism Technology Centre within Defence Research Development Centre Suffield as a Decontamination Technologist shortly after the section was stood up as a result of the Sept 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center towers.

June became an activist in the Union in 1999 as a Shop Steward and held the Education and Human Rights portfolios within Local 30910. As June’s activism grew she began facilitating UNDE, Alliance and Joint Learning Program workshops to her peers and management. Upon joining the DRDC Local 30907, June was elected as Secretary for two terms until she was elected Local President, a position she proudly held until 2011. In 2011 June was elected onto the PSAC Technical Services (TC) Bargaining Team, representing over 11 000 members in negotiating the TC collective agreement.

In 2011 June was also elected Vice President for the Alberta & the North Region where she represented members at the Land Forces Western Area (3rd Div) regionally and DRDC nationally, in addition to being a team member of the UNDE Finance committee and the Communication and Training committee.

June was elected by her peers to the position of UNDE Executive Vice President (EVP) in 2014. In addition to fulfilling her role as EVP June represented members nationally who work under Canadian Forces Housing Authority, Information Management and Defence Research Development Centre.

At the 2017 Triennial Convention in Victoria B.C., June was elected as National President of UNDE. She was then re-elected in 2021 and 2023.

June takes her role as a national leader very seriously and works diligently in an effort to achieve a work environment where the UNDE members are treated fairly, compensated appropriately, in a healthy, safe and respectful manner.

Active in the union since 2006 Paul has been truly committed to creating a better working environment and protecting the rights of the UNDE membership. Being a survivor of much adversity in his life followed by an incident of workplace homophobia is what drove Paul to become a staunch advocate for the underdog and active in the UNDE and the PSAC. Paul was elected as his local Chief Shop Steward in 2006 and almost immediately undertook training to become a Joint Learning Program Facilitator focussing on Respecting Differences and Anti-Discrimination. He has served the membership as PSACBC Regional Coordinator for LGBTQ2+ members, PSAC National Representative for Members with Disabilities, President/Founding member of the PSAC Vancouver Island Human Rights Committee, UNDE Local 21008 Vice-President, UNDE Local 21008 President and the UNDE National Human Rights Advisor. Driven by a strong sense of natural justice he has succeeded in effecting work place change ever since. Instrumental in this change is his ability to establish, contribute to and maintain labour/management relationships. He believes relationships are crucially important in identifying and resolving workplace issues. Like all relationships it takes work and Paul has been doing this work for 15+ years.

A dedicated union activist and full-time health and safety professional, James Potts is a strong advocate for workers’ rights, official languages, and workplace health and safety. He serves as Co-Chair of the National Health and Safety Policy Committee for DND and the CAF and remains committed to building a stronger union for all members.

Originally from Montréal, Québec, James began his career in the federal public service in 2009 with the Department of National Defence as a GS-FOS-05 Cook in Kingston, Ontario. Since then, he has held a variety of positions at the Royal Military College of Canada and currently works as a General Safety and Environment Officer.

James formally became a union activist in 2013, after years of learning from experienced local stewards. That same year, he was elected Chief Shop Steward of UNDE Local 00641, one of the largest locals in Ontario. In 2014, as a young worker only five years into his career, he was elected First Vice-President and served three consecutive terms.

At the 2021 UNDE Triennial Convention, James served as Co-Chair of the General Resolutions Committee and was elected Alternate Executive Vice-President. He was also elected Regional Vice-President for Ontario and was re-elected to both positions at the 2023 Convention in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

James holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the Royal Military College of Canada and is a graduate of the Canadian Labour Congress’ prestigious Labour College of Canada Certificate Program.

Mona began her career in the Federal Public service in 2001 as a FOS02 at 17 Wing Winnipeg. She advanced quickly to a FOS03 and is eligible to challenge for RED Seal Certification. Mona was a representative on the General Services Committee helping the SV group and she has written several business cases fighting for public service jobs to remain in house. Putting to work her degree in Business Administration, she has recently made a work life change to the administrative support team at 38 CBG HQ.

Upon joining the public service, Mona became an activist within her workplace immediately. She has held several positions on the executive, which include Education Officer, Secretary, Chief Shop Steward, VP, and President. In 2014, Mona became the VP for Manitoba/Saskatchewan where she represents members at the 3 CDN DIV UMCC and RPOU (West). Mona also holds the portfolio`s for 1 CAD UMCC, Young Workers Committee, and Communications and Training Committee

A strong believer in Education and has committed many hours to the numerous training sessions offered. Mona is currently a UNDE, Alliance, and JLP Facilitator. She believes education advances the equity and equality in the workplace and in the union, challenging barriers and bridging gaps. Mona feels participating in various education courses provides opportunities for members to share experiences and build networks and connections which also empower members to understand, use, and fight for their rights. Mona believes a “trained membership is an active membership and active members build a strong union”.

In addition to her union engagement Mona has always been an active volunteer within her community devoting many volunteer hours to organizations such as Nova House Women’s Shelter. Mona is an active member of the PSAC Prairie Women’s Committee and Manitoba Federation of Labour. She has lobbied countless MPs, MLAs and City Counsellors. Recently she has assisted with bargaining for the Private Sector Locals and has been a delegate to the National Bargaining Conference.