News - Yukon Employees' Union

Cal Best - PSAC Co-Founder

June 19, 2023 1:32 PM

James Calbert (Cal) Best was born in New Glasgow NS July 12, 1926, the son of Dr. Carrie Best and Albert Best. When Cal was a 15 year old boy, his mother Carrie took him to the Roseland Theater in New Glasgow. After hearing the story of three black teenage...

YG Members Ratify Collective Agreement

June 06, 2023 12:03 PM

Members Vote to Ratify New Collective Agreement Extraordinary attendance was observed at contract ratification meetings held across the Yukon last week. After today’s ballot count, we can say that Yukon Government workers have voted overwhelmingly to accept the tentative deal, ratifying their new contract. This Collective Agreement, retroactive to January...

YEU 2023 Bursary Program

May 30, 2023 9:46 AM

YEU Education Bursaries 2023 Each year, Yukon Employees' Union proudly awards eight education bursaries of $1000 each to members and their dependants 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...

Observations from the Table: Notes from a member of the YG Monetary Bargaining Team

May 29, 2023 9:33 AM

Serving as a voice for the hopes and expectations of 4000+ people comes with challenges and consequences. I was elected to the main YG Bargaining Team in the fall of 2021, ready to take on the challenge of negotiating a contract with the Government of Yukon. While it was an...

Tentative Agreement Reached with Government of Yukon

May 26, 2023 10:34 AM

Media Release May 26, 2023 A tentative agreement has been achieved between the Government of Yukon’s unionized workers and the employer. Both the union and employer have accepted the unanimous, non-binding recommendations of the Conciliation Board’s Executive Panel following meetings held on the May long weekend. The workers, represented by...

YEU Newsletter May-June 2023

May 19, 2023 9:36 AM

In this issue: YG Bargaining, National Solidarity for PSAC Federal workers, Recognition for new,smaller PSAC/YEU Locals, New Member Discount and more. Download full issue PDF here

YG Strike Vote Participation

May 16, 2023 10:16 AM

On April 28, 2023, PSAC National President Chris Aylward authorized a strike vote in the event a tentative agreement is not reached through the Conciliation Board hearings. Despite our efforts, the employer chose to walk away from these hearings. Participating in the strike vote is crucial to protect our rights and collective...

YEU Members Join the CLC 30th Constitutional Convention in Montreal

May 12, 2023 12:31 PM

Members of the Yukon Employees' Union (YEU) were proud to be among the thousands of workers who attended the Canadian Labour Congress' 30th Constitutional Convention in Montreal from May 8 to May 12, 2023. During the convention, Yukon members participated in educational sessions, special interest caucuses, and debates on the...

Employer Walks Away from Conciliation Board Hearings

April 30, 2023 3:12 PM

April 30, 2023 UPDATE: Late on April 29, the Employer representatives walked away from discussions and declined to continue with the attempt at mediating a settlement. BACKGROUND: The Conciliation Board Panel convened a meeting with the Union team and the management team on April 28 and April 29 in Whitehorse....

YG Strike Vote Authorized by PSAC National President

April 28, 2023 2:26 PM

PSAC National President Chris Aylward has now authorized a Strike Vote, should a tentative agreement not be the result of Conciliation Board hearings with the employer this weekend. All YEU members working for Yukon Government should watch for information emails early next week. PDF DOCUMENT