News - Yukon Employees' Union

Building Our Union Together: Five Priorities from October 1st Trusteeship Townhall

October 06, 2026 10:35 PM

Thank you to every member who joined us for the Trusteeship Townhall on October 1st. Your questions, ideas, and honest feedback matter. The trusteeship has a clear purpose: to return YEU to a strong and more effective union, led by its members. Here are the five priorities we shared at...

Expanding Presumptive Cancer Coverage: Bill No. 6 Brings Parity for Yukon Wildland Firefighters

October 06, 2026 4:22 PM

Bill No. 6 was introduced at the Yukon Legislative Assembly today and represents a positive move for workers. Currently, Yukon Wildland Firefighters do not have the same presumptive cancer coverage as Yukon Structural Firefighters. The proposed amendments to the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act would expand presumptive coverage for Wildland...

Strike Info Sessions for PSAC/YEU Members at Yukon Government

October 01, 2026 6:23 PM

Conciliation is still scheduled for October 21, 22, and 23. Your bargaining team remains committed to presenting the strongest possible case to support our proposals. Depending on the outcome of Conciliation, a strike vote may be on the horizon. We have organized several Zoom Strike Info Sessions to learn about...

Every Child Matters: YEU's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

September 29, 2026 5:33 PM

On September 30th, we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Here in the Yukon, the legacy of residential schools is not distant history. Children were taken from their families and communities to residential schools and residences across the territory: Chooutla in Carcross; the Whitehorse Baptist Mission; Yukon Hall...

Trusteeship Town Hall Oct 1st, New Deputy Trustees Announcement & Triennial Convention Update

September 25, 2026 2:35 PM

We are excited to announce Darlene Potter and Dan Bader as the new Deputy Trustees for the Yukon Employees' Union (YEU). Potter, a Local Y025 Shop Steward, is a Manitoba Métis who works at the Whitehorse General Hospital Surgical Unit and brings years of experience in time-sensitive, high-pressure environments, including...

Pride, Solidarity & the Labour Movement

August 12, 2026 5:11 PM

The fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights has always been a fight for workers’ rights. From the earliest Pride marches to today, organized labour has stood alongside the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the struggle for equality, dignity, safety, and workplace rights. Union members have helped challenge discrimination, secure protections in collective agreements, and...

2026 Labour Day BBQ Volunteer Sign Up

July 18, 2026 8:24 PM

The Yukon Employees' Union is looking for volunteers to help make our annual Labour Day BBQ a success on Monday, September 7th at Shipyards Park in Whitehorse. From setting up and greeting guests to serving and preparing food, helping with activities, and packing up at the end of the day,...

CLOSED YUKON EMPLOYEES’ UNION 2026 BURSARY GUIDELINES

June 20, 2026 8:47 PM

*This is now closed. Yukon Employees' Union is offering 28 Bursaries to our members and their dependents for the 2026/2027 school year. Bursaries are $1500 each. At least seven of the bursaries are designated for students pursuing Trades. There are bursaries reserved for racialized individuals, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community,...

YEU President Byline: Standing Together for a Fair Deal

June 19, 2026 5:41 PM

By Justin Lemphers, President, Yukon Employees' Union For more than seventeen months, Yukon Government workers have continued to deliver the public services that Yukoners rely on every day without a renewed collective agreement. Throughout that time, your bargaining team has remained focused, professional, and unwavering in its commitment to securing...

Urgent YG Bargaining Meetings: Talks Have Broken Down

June 16, 2026 5:07 PM

We recognize that life is becoming more unaffordable for our members, and we remain disappointed by the offer on the table from the Yukon Government. Your bargaining team remains committed to securing a fair agreement that respects your work and protects your rights. Want to know more? Talks have broken...