Leo Puddester, a long time labour leader has passed away according to the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees, the union Puddester once led. In 2003, Puddester became the President of NAPE after working as a prison warden in the province. (NAPE/Facebook)According to NAPE, Puddester negotiated more contracts, organized more groups, and arbitrated more grievances than anyone else in the union's history. 'He was larger than life'Danny Williams, former premier of Newfoundland and Labrador remembers visiting Puddester in Her Majesty's Penitentiary. Although Williams and Puddester clashed several times throughout their careers, Williams described Puddester as "ferocious," and "sincere."

Source: CBC News May 02, 2019 23:10 UTC