News - Yukon Employees' Union

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,...

YUKON EMPLOYEES’ UNION 2026 BURSARY GUIDELINES

June 20, 2026 8:47 PM

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, First Nations members, and...

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...

Rural Yukon Communities Deserve Real Investment, Not Continued Decline

May 26, 2026 3:53 PM

By Justin Lemphers, President, Yukon Employees’ Union, May 27th, 2026. The Yukon Government (YG) is harming Yukon communities by violating its own decentralization policy, and it has been doing so for years. Between 2019 and 2025, the total number of YG employees in Yukon communities decreased by 71 positions. That...

May 11th, 2026, YEU Office Closed

May 08, 2026 2:51 PM

The YEU office will be closed Monday May 11th, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have a workplace concern or need representation, please use the following link: https://www.yeu.ca/intake You can also access our website at https://www.yeu.ca for additional forms and information.

YEU Office Access Policy – What Members Need to Know

April 24, 2026 4:08 PM

The Yukon Employees' Union office will be open from 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays. To ensure staff safety and provide consistent service, the Yukon Employees’ Union office operates under a controlled-entry system during office hours. Visiting the office with an appointment: Arrive at your scheduled time Call the...

Y021 Tentative Deal Accepted

April 24, 2026 12:29 PM

Yukon Arts Centre workers have voted to accept the tentative agreement. Message from Bargaining Team: Read

Y021 Tentative Agreement Vote

April 22, 2026 11:30 AM

The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Yukon Arts Centre reached a tentative agreement on April 16, 2026. Both parties have agreed to recommend the tentative agreement to their respective principals for acceptance. Members wishing to vote on the tentative agreement must attend the information and ratification meeting, which...