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YEU 2023 Bursary Program

YEU Education Bursaries 2023 Each year, Yukon Employees' Union proudly awards eight education bursaries of $1000 each to members and their dependants 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... Read more

Tentative Agreement Reached with Government of Yukon

Media Release May 26, 2023 A tentative agreement has been achieved between the Government of Yukon’s unionized workers and the employer. Both the union and employer have accepted the unanimous, non-binding recommendations of the Conciliation Board’s Executive Panel following meetings held on the May long weekend. The workers, represented by... Read more

YEU Newsletter May-June 2023

In this issue: YG Bargaining, National Solidarity for PSAC Federal workers, Recognition for new,smaller PSAC/YEU Locals, New Member Discount and more. Download full issue PDF here Read more

YG Strike Vote Participation

On April 28, 2023, PSAC National President Chris Aylward authorized a strike vote in the event a tentative agreement is not reached through the Conciliation Board hearings. Despite our efforts, the employer chose to walk away from these hearings. Participating in the strike vote is crucial to protect our rights and collective... Read more

YEU Members Join the CLC 30th Constitutional Convention in Montreal

Members of the Yukon Employees' Union (YEU) were proud to be among the thousands of workers who attended the Canadian Labour Congress' 30th Constitutional Convention in Montreal from May 8 to May 12, 2023. During the convention, Yukon members participated in educational sessions, special interest caucuses, and debates on the... Read more

Employer Walks Away from Conciliation Board Hearings

April 30, 2023 UPDATE: Late on April 29, the Employer representatives walked away from discussions and declined to continue with the attempt at mediating a settlement. BACKGROUND: The Conciliation Board Panel convened a meeting with the Union team and the management team on April 28 and April 29 in Whitehorse.... Read more

YG Strike Vote Authorized by PSAC National President

PSAC National President Chris Aylward has now authorized a Strike Vote, should a tentative agreement not be the result of Conciliation Board hearings with the employer this weekend. All YEU members working for Yukon Government should watch for information emails early next week.   PDF DOCUMENT Read more

Conciliation Board Meets April 28-29

The bargaining process between Yukon government and YEU/PSAC moves into its next phase this weekend, with virtual Conciliation Board hearings scheduled to take place April 29 and 30. The federally appointed, three-member board will review submissions from both the employer and union teams. Once the hearings have concluded, the board... Read more

Picket Lines, Solidarity with PSAC Federal Workers

More than 155,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) members employed by Treasury Board and the Canada Revenue Agency are expected to go on strike on April 19 if a deal is not reached by 9 p.m. ET on April 18. This announcement sets the stage for one of the... Read more
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