The largest union in Nova Scotia has elected a new president.
Members of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union named Jason MacLean as president.
Jason MacLean was just declared President of NSGEU. Congratulations Jason! https://t.co/PcMUYGmf2U
— NSGEU (@NSGEU) May 14, 2016
He replaces Joan Jessome who has spent the past 17 years as leader.
#IAmNSGEU Leadership pic.twitter.com/aRoEWh6DML
— NSGEU (@NSGEU) May 14, 2016
MacLean has served three terms as first vice-president for the union.
He is a correctional officer from Sydney.
MacLean says the union has faced attack after attack since Stephen McNeil was elected in 2013 and looks forward to the next election.
The NSGEU represents over 31,000 men and women.
