PSAC's National Board of Directors (NBoD) has voted to lift the trusteeship of the Union of National Employees (UNE), marking an important step forward for the Component and its elected leadership. 

The NBoD voted to transition UNE from trusteeship to administration and will review the administration of UNE at their next meeting in February 2027. 

Led by UNE National President Jean-Michel Lavergne, the leadership elected at the UNE 2026 National Triennial Convention will now assume their responsibilities. They will continue working with the Administrator to support a smooth transition, with ongoing guidance and resources from PSAC. UNE was placed under trusteeship in October 2025 to help rebuild its capacity to serve members. Throughout the transition, PSAC worked alongside members, staff, and local leaders to keep representation strong. 

Guided by members’ priorities 

UNE will focus on listening to members, rebuilding trust and working closely with PSAC to deliver on their priorities. 

''This is an important moment for our union. As National President, I look forward to working with members, our elected leaders and PSAC to build a stronger UNE. Together, we will keep members' needs and priorities at the heart of our work,'' says Jean-Michel Lavergne, National President, Union of National Employees. 

For more information, visit the Union of National Employees website. 

The Union of National Employees is one of 15 components within PSAC and represents more than 27,000 workers across the country and in embassies around the world.