News - Yukon Employees' Union

The TPP: Why Labour must fight.

November 26, 2015 7:12 PM

This post by Nora Loreto, activist & editor of the Canadian Association of Labour Media was originally published on rabble.ca Nov. 24, 2015Under the TPP, wage disparities will increase and the global working class will become even poorer. This will disproportionately impact racialized workers and women.It isn’t an exaggeration to say that...

Government & Union reach agreement on nurses in communities

November 18, 2015 12:11 AM

Government & Union reach agreement on nurses in communities

November 17, 2015 4:17 PM

CLC Pacific Winter School 2016

November 06, 2015 4:16 PM

For over 40 years the Canadian Labour Congress has offered labour training at Harrison Hot Springs for union activists of all stripes. Open to members of all CLC affiliated unions & components, the Winter School is like no other training opportunity; in fact, it’s North America’s largest labour school. Each...

YEU Newsletter, November 2015

November 03, 2015 3:53 PM

In this issue: In this issue:50th Anniversary Party, Community Nursing in Crisis; Brother Blair elected to Village Council, CLiFF, CLC Winter School, Tribute to Roma Walker, YG Bargaining Update & more… Download PDF version HERE View complete newsletter online HERE

An Open Letter to Mike Nixon, Yukon’s Minister of Health

October 22, 2015 9:53 AM

As a nurse, I can’t believe your response to issues raised by ourselves and the NDP concerning the Community Nursing branch. I’m amazed at your lack of understanding of the realities healthcare professionals face in our rural communities and I shake my head at your blasé attitude toward the health...

Yukon’s Community Nurses Need Resourses STAT!

October 08, 2015 1:05 AM

Community Nursing Stations serve the medical needs of residents and visitors in some of the most isolated corners of the Yukon. In the absence of multiple healthcare facilities, these clinics offer a dizzying array of services from first response to referral. When doctors visit from Whitehorse, the health centres get...

Feeling silenced? As a public servant, how outspoken can you be during this campaign?

October 03, 2015 12:55 AM

Published Oct. 3, 2015 This Federal Election is unlike any we’ve seen before. It’s the longest campaign ever but it’s also taking place during something of a communications revolution. Sure we had Facebook during the 2011 Federal Election but we hadn’t yet hit the user density of today and we...

Teens & Tools; YWITT talks Trades for Young Women!

September 28, 2015 11:04 PM

For 15 years, Yukon Women in Trades & Technology has championed opportunities for young women to learn up new skills and gain confidence through the annual Trades Exploration Conference. The event will take on an exciting new shape this year as the girls experience skill building in real work...

Straight Talk: The Independent Medical Examination or IME

September 23, 2015 11:53 PM

If you have an illness, injury or disability that impacts your work temporarily or long term, you may require an accommodation, need extended leave and/or disability benefits. Accessing any of these requires documentation, including proof of your medical circumstances. If your employer requests an Independent Medical Examination or IME, there...