NSGEU Welcomes new hires

Originally posted in the Fall 2015 issue of The Stand

David Leddicote, Employee Relations Officer (term position)

David is a Correctional Officer, and was the provincial President of Local 480 (Adult Corrections, NS Department of Justice) as well as the President and Chief Steward of Local 480F (CNSCF – Burnside). He also has a background in safety and played professional hockey. David has been a very active in assisting NSGEU members and has also been a member of BUNC and the NSGEU Political Action Committee.

Donna Biggar, General Assistant

Donna came to the NSGEU after working as a cleaner for 11 years at the Dartmouth General, East Coast Forensics, and the Nova Scotia Hospital. She has experience working in the ICU, in emergency rooms and other hospital settings and heard great things about the NSGEU and decided to apply. She is enjoying working at the NSGEU which she describes as a “different” experience.

Trish MacDonald, Employee Relations Officer (term position)

Trish is an RN, and has been an active member in Local 101 (Nursing – NS Health Authority). She is a member of the Local 101 Bargaining Committee, a very active Steward and an alternate to the NSGEU Board of Directors.