News - Yukon Employees' Union

Trans Rights Are Workers Rights

November 14, 2024 11:33 AM

November 20th marks the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), a time to grieve and honour the memory of transgender people who have lost their lives to anti-transgender violence. The terrifying and unacceptable truth is that transgender people, and transgender women in particular, are facing increasing violence and hate. This violence...

CLIFF 2024: FREE MOVIE NIGHT!

November 01, 2024 2:11 PM

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!...

YEU Investigates Propane Leak: Workers fear for their lives

October 23, 2024 10:48 AM

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...

WINNERS: YEU 2024 Bursary Program

October 16, 2024 3:41 PM

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...

Sign Petition: Yukoners Deserve Clean Drinking Water

October 15, 2024 3:59 PM

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...

Unions Leave Health and Human Resources Steering Committee

October 07, 2024 11:22 AM

The Yukon Employees’ Union (YEU) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) are withdrawing from the Health and Human Resources Steering Committee (HHRC) effective immediately. Here is the Media Release.

Shop Steward Training Available

September 17, 2024 2:59 PM

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...

2024 LABOUR DAY BBQ

August 12, 2024 3:31 PM

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...

2024 YEU Summer Newsletter

August 01, 2024 3:44 PM

Check out the latest Newsletter for the Yukon Employees' Union. NEWSLETTER (CLICK HERE)

YEU 2024 Bursary Program

June 18, 2024 1:56 PM

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,...