Action, not statements, needed to support social workers: NEU president – Nunatsiaq News

May 28, 2025

Jason Rochon responds to condemnation of violence, harassment against front-line workers from family services minister

Family Services Minister Margaret Nakashuk is condemning what she describes as violence and harassment toward community social workers who provide mental health, child protection and other support services across Nunavut.

But Jason Rochon, president of Nunavut Employees Union, said it’s on the GN to make sure those employees are safe and supported.

Nakashuk made her remarks in a May 22 minister’s statement in the legislature.

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