Biographie
Mona began her career in the federal public service in 2001 as an FOS-02 at 17 Wing Winnipeg. Prior to joining the public service, she owned and operated her own business and managed a golf clubhouse with a $500,000 operating budget. After accepting a FOS-03 position, she became a representative on the UNDE General Services Committee, where she advocated on behalf of the SV Group and authored several business cases that successfully supported keeping public service jobs in-house. Drawing on her Business Administration degree, Mona made a career transition in 2016 to the PA Group administrative support team at 38 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters.
From the moment she joined the public service, Mona became actively involved in her union. Over the years, she has served in numerous local executive positions, including Education Officer, Secretary, Chief Shop Steward, Vice-President, and President. In 2014, she was elected Vice-President for Manitoba and Saskatchewan, a position she continues to hold, making her the longest-serving member of the National Executive. In this role, Mona currently represents members at the 3 Canadian Division Union-Management Consultation Committee (UMCC) and the Real Property Operations Unit (West). She also holds the national portfolios for RCAF L1 and L2, ADM(IE), and the Communications and Training Committee (COMTRA).
A passionate advocate for education, Mona has dedicated countless hours to union learning and member development. She is a graduate of the Canadian Labour Congress Labour College of Canada Certificate Program and is a certified UNDE, PSAC, and Joint Learning Program (JLP) facilitator. She firmly believes that education is fundamental to advancing equity and equality in both the workplace and the union. Mona recognizes that education empowers members by challenging barriers, building networks, sharing experiences, and equipping workers with the knowledge and confidence to understand, exercise, and defend their rights. She often says, "A trained membership is an active membership, and active members build a strong union." Reflecting that commitment, Mona designed the new labour-management consultation training modules for Treasury Board, Non-Public Funds (NPF), and private sector locals, helping strengthen labour-management relations and build leadership capacity across the union.
Beyond her union responsibilities, Mona has made community service a lifelong priority. She has volunteered extensively with organizations supporting survivors of domestic violence and remains an active member of the PSAC Prairie Women's Committee. Throughout her career, she has advocated for workers' rights by lobbying Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, and municipal councillors on issues affecting working Canadians. She has also contributed her expertise at the bargaining table, serving on bargaining teams for both private sector locals and the SV Group, where she has worked tirelessly to improve wages, working conditions, and protections for members.
Mona exemplifies professionalism, respect, and integrity in everything she does. She is resourceful, highly organized, and deeply committed to empowering others by helping members build confidence, develop new skills, and recognize their own leadership potential. Her unwavering dedication to the labour movement and her commitment to serving members were recognized at the 2026 PSAC Prairies Regional Convention, where she was honoured with the Lifetime Member Award. Through more than two decades of activism, leadership, and advocacy, Mona has earned the respect of colleagues across the country and continues to inspire others through her example of service, education, and solidarity.
