News - Yukon Employees' Union

Yukon Government Bargaining Continues

March 20, 2026 9:35 AM

Dear members, A quick reminder that after a long pause, your bargaining team will be in negotiations with the government next week as scheduled. After months of delay, we anticipate that the Employer will finally have a clear mandate to work with and that we will be able to address...

Yukon Employees' Union Placed in Administration

March 16, 2026 1:46 PM

The PSAC National Board of Directors (NBoD) has placed the Yukon Employees Union (YEU) in Administration, effective March 6, 2026. The NBoD has appointed former PSAC National President Chris Aylward as Administrator of YEU. Under Regulation 18 of the PSAC Constitution, page 74, the NBOD can appoint an administrator to oversee the operations of a...

Weekend Shop Steward Training & More

March 11, 2026 4:22 PM

Good news! You asked — we listened. YEU is hosting a Weekend Shop Steward Orientation this June for members who can’t make weekday training. No experience needed — just curiosity and a desire to support your coworkers. We’re also bringing training to communities: Dawson City – May Watson Lake – September Not ready...

YukonU Deal Ratified

March 06, 2026 9:49 AM

We are pleased to announce that members have ratified the Tentative Agreement. Latest: Read

March 5th, Office Closed.

March 05, 2026 10:49 AM

The YEU office is closed for the day. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you require support from us, please email: [email protected]

Tentative Agreement Y011

February 25, 2026 1:48 PM

We are very pleased to announce that we have a tentative agreement. Thanks to the work and mobilization of Local members, we have obtained substantial improvements to the previous offer. If you have not received a copy of the deal, please email your bargaining team:[email protected]

January 2026 Newsletter

January 09, 2026 5:03 PM

The January 2026 YEU newsletter is now live! Inside, you’ll find highlights from the 2025 summer member survey, a message from the YEU President, updates on Shop Steward training, bargaining, and plenty more union news. PLEASE READ (CLICK ME)

YEU President Election Byline: UNITED WE BARGAIN, DIVIDED WE BEG!

January 09, 2026 2:16 PM

January 09, 2026 The Labour movement finds itself at a pivotal point in the Yukon. Bargaining teams, driven by your co-workers and representing most of our membership, are negotiating with multiple employers across the territory to get the best deal possible. This cost-of-living crisis is hurting all of us, and...

2025 Holiday Hours

December 22, 2025 9:06 AM

YEU Offices will be closed on the following days during the holidays: Wednesday, December 24th: closing early at 1 pm Thursday, December 25th: closed Friday, December 26th: closed Thursday, January 1st: closed

2025 YEU Bursary Winners

November 07, 2025 4:36 PM

On behalf of the Yukon Employees’ Union, we are thrilled to recognize your commitment to your community and your union by awarding you one of this year’s bursaries. We deeply appreciate not only your application but also the solidarity and dedication you bring to our union family. Whether you live...