News - Yukon Employees' Union

Sign Petition: Yukoners Deserve Clean Drinking Water

October 15, 2024 3:59 PM

The Yukon government (YG) is dragging their feet on fixing the problem of lead-tainted school drinking water and the Yukon Employees’ Union (YEU) is calling them out. We filed a grievance about it and we’re inviting Yukoners to sign on and share their concerns. Background: Earlier this year, the government promised to...

Unions Leave Health and Human Resources Steering Committee

October 07, 2024 11:22 AM

The Yukon Employees’ Union (YEU) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) are withdrawing from the Health and Human Resources Steering Committee (HHRC) effective immediately. Here is the Media Release.

Shop Steward Training Available

September 17, 2024 2:59 PM

We have plenty of dates and options for your training! Shop Steward Roundtable 2024 At this Round Table, we will explore all things Collective Agreement literacy. We will learn how to effectively navigate the document, discuss commonly referred to and previously grieved articles, and provide the opportunity for participants to...

2024 LABOUR DAY BBQ

August 12, 2024 3:31 PM

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and be a part of an exciting community event? The YEU Labour Day BBQ is just around the corner, and we're looking for enthusiastic volunteers like you to help us create an unforgettable day for everyone. Here's your chance to contribute and...

2024 YEU Summer Newsletter

August 01, 2024 3:44 PM

Check out the latest Newsletter for the Yukon Employees' Union. NEWSLETTER (CLICK HERE)

YEU 2024 Bursary Program

June 18, 2024 1:56 PM

This year, the Yukon Employees' Union will proudly award 28 education bursaries of $1500 each to members and their dependents pursuing post-secondary education. Educational pursuits can be full or part-time, and eligible individuals may apply at any age, and any stage of their education path. Please review the Bursary guidelines,...

Concerns over Yukon Hospital Corporation

June 12, 2024 4:05 PM

The Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC) management has not been transparent regarding the surplus of funds in the YHC Pension Plan. Please read the full media release here. Management knew about the surplus, but they did not disclose it at the bargaining table. Here is the letter written to Y025 members by YEU President, Justin Lemphers, about what we learned through Access to...

Newsletter YEU May 2024

May 22, 2024 4:11 PM

Newsletter YEU May 2024 Read the latest newsletter from the Yukon Employees' Union. Click here.

YG Bargaining Input 2024

May 21, 2024 2:03 PM

PSAC is getting ready for the next round of bargaining for employees who work for the Yukon Government. As the first step in this process, we need to hear from you. Amongst other changes, PSAC has automated the bargaining input process and members will now be able to submit their...

International Women's Day in a time of War and Famine

March 06, 2024 1:59 PM

International Women’s Day was conceived in Russia as an anti-war protest in 1913 as the world prepared for war. In the years of global conflict that followed, women across Europe rallied for “bread and peace.” And while Russian political leaders initially decried the women’s actions as untimely, those peace marches,...