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CLIFF 2024: FREE MOVIE NIGHT!

The Yukon Employees' Union is proud to sponsor the 16th Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLiFF). CLIFF has curated an excellent assortment of movies for public viewing this year! We are hosting a free movie night for the public at the Yukon Theatre. Everyone is invited to this free event!... Read more

YEU Investigates Propane Leak: Workers fear for their lives

In January 2024, there was a propane leak at Whistle Bend Place, a long-term care home located on Olive May Way in the Whistle Bend neighborhood. Yukon Employees’ Union (YEU) learned about the leak as it was happening from members working that night. Those members have been asking questions of... Read more

WINNERS: YEU 2024 Bursary Program

Congratulations to the 28 winners on winning a $1500 bursary each for the 2024 Yukon Employee's Union Bursary Program. Thank you for submitting all those amazing essays for the competition. Judging by the content from the students, it is safe to say that the future of the Yukon is in good... Read more

Sign Petition: Yukoners Deserve Clean Drinking Water

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... Read more

Shop Steward Training Available

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... Read more

2024 LABOUR DAY BBQ

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... Read more

YEU 2024 Bursary Program

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,... Read more

Concerns over Yukon Hospital Corporation

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... Read more
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