News - Yukon Employees' Union

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

Conciliation Board Meets April 28-29

April 26, 2023 8:52 AM

The bargaining process between Yukon government and YEU/PSAC moves into its next phase this weekend, with virtual Conciliation Board hearings scheduled to take place April 29 and 30. The federally appointed, three-member board will review submissions from both the employer and union teams. Once the hearings have concluded, the board...

Picket Lines, Solidarity with PSAC Federal Workers

April 17, 2023 10:10 AM

More than 155,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) members employed by Treasury Board and the Canada Revenue Agency are expected to go on strike on April 19 if a deal is not reached by 9 p.m. ET on April 18. This announcement sets the stage for one of the...

YG Bargaining Update March 15, 2023

March 15, 2023 10:27 AM

In accordance with the Yukon Public Service Labour Relations Act, a three-member conciliation board has been officially established. The Union will berepresented by Gary Cwitco, the Employer representative will be Catharine Readand Jacquie de Aguayo will be chairperson, agreed to by both parties. Each bargaining team will present their submissions...

Keith Smyth, Senior Labour Relations Advisor

March 10, 2023 10:40 AM

Yukon Employees’ Union welcomes Senior Labour Relations Advisor, Keith Smyth. Keith joined our team in February of 2023. Keith is a red-seal certified journeyman in both agricultural equipment and heavy equipment, born and raised on a mixed dryland farm in Southwest Alberta. Keith has worked in the trade in many...