When we stand together, we can win better laws!

This fall our Union has the chance to strengthen Yukon's health and safety laws.

The Yukon Government is reviewing the two most important laws that affect the health and safety of our members: Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

This is our chance to make our work and the work of all Yukoners safer. The YEU wants to make a submission with recommendations to YG based on our members' experiences at work. To do this, we need your help.

Join us in this 2-part project. On November 14, we will learn how to gather the information we need by having directed conversations with members. Then on December 10th, we come together to report back our findings. 

All members of Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees are encouraged to participate.

Please sign up!

Filing a grievance is one way of dealing with workplace issues.

Learn how in this PSAC two-day course for Stewards on Grievance Handling. 

This course will help you better understand the process of identifying collective agreement violations and help you develop your confidence and skills in navigating the grievance process.

If you haven't already taken this course, please consider taking it now.

Note that this Grievance Handling course is a pre-requisite for the Advanced Shop Steward Course that will be offered in May of 2020 (date TBD). 

Please register early for the course!!

How do people win victories in the face of big challenges? Jane McAlevey has been part of big wins in the health sector in the US and has many stories to share. She is a union and community organizer, educator, and author who challenges organizations to build real power by making high participation a priority.

We are excited to be part of a global online training program hosted by Jane McAlevey. Called Organizing for Power: How We Win, she is leading a 4 part webinar series for anyone who wants to learn effective ways of building power at work and in our communities.

Before the webinar series, we will read and discuss her book- No Short Cuts: Organizing for Power. We have some copies of the book at the Hall. Her book is available at the Yukon Public Library. 

This is open to anyone who wants to learn from the stories and the strategies behind the victories.

Webinars: at YEU Lucy Jackson Room for Whitehorse participants, on-line for members in the communities.

October 29 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm (missed the first session? Noo problem we'll get you up to speed!)

November 12 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm

November 19 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm

November 26 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm

If you are interested, RSVP with us. You do not have to register with the Online Program as the YEU has registered for our group. 

Here is Jane talking about the Philadelphia nurses' win:

Check out this shorter video from her website

How do people win victories in the face of big challenges? Jane McAlevey has been part of big wins in the health sector in the US and has many stories to share. She is a union and community organizer, educator, and author who challenges organizations to build real power by making high participation a priority.

We are excited to be part of a global online training program hosted by Jane McAlevey. Called Organizing for Power: How We Win, she is leading a 4 part webinar series for anyone who wants to learn effective ways of building power at work and in our communities.

Before the webinar series, we will read and discuss her book- No Short Cuts: Organizing for Power. We have some copies of the book at the Hall. Her book is available at the Yukon Public Library. 

This is open to anyone who wants to learn from the stories and the strategies behind the victories.

Webinars: at YEU Lucy Jackson Room for Whitehorse participants, on-line for members in the communities.

October 29 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm (missed the first session? Noo problem we'll get you up to speed!)

November 12 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm

November 19 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm

November 26 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm

If you are interested, RSVP with us. You do not have to register with the Online Program as the YEU has registered for our group. 

Here is Jane talking about the Philadelphia nurses' win:

Check out this shorter video from her website

(NEW DATE)

Is your local heading into collective bargaining in the next year? This PSAC course will help your local get ready.  

PSAC offers participant centered training, and facilitators use participatory and inclusive teaching methods to respond to all sorts of learning styles. 

There is no cost to attend, and your expenses will be reimbursed, including loss of salary or vacation leave you incur to attend, a $50/day allowance to those who attend on weekends, and members from communities receive travel expenses plus a travel per diem. If family care is needed, the costs will be covered in accordance with the PSAC's family care policy. 

Whitehorse training takes place at the YEU Hall in the Lucy Jackson Room.

Register online at the PSAC North site OR by printing & filling out a Basic Course Application Form, printed from the website or available by request at the PSAC office, and sending it to the Whitehorse PSAC Regional Office. 

Is fairness at work important to you?

Are you interested in learning more about your rights and sharing knowledge with your co-workers? If yes, we want you to consider becoming a Shop Steward.

Shop Stewards are the representatives of the Union in the workplace. Join us for this two-day course to further develop your communication and problem-solving skills. 

We are currently recruiting Shop Stewards in most workplaces in Watson Lake. Contact your Local President for details on becoming a Steward.  

New Shop Stewards will also receive mentoring with experienced Stewards.

Not sure this role is for you? Contact us for more information about the course and the path to becoming a Shop Steward.

All YEU education is free with no loss of pay for members taking courses on their work time. Read how to take union leave.

Is fairness at work important to you?

Are you interested in learning more about your rights and sharing knowledge with your co-workers? If yes, we want you to consider becoming a Shop Steward.

Shop Stewards are the representatives of the Union in the workplace. Join us for this two-day course to further develop your communication and problem-solving skills. 

We are currently recruiting Shop Stewards in most workplaces. Contact your Chief Shop Steward or Local President for details on becoming a Steward in your Local. 

After this course, new Shop Stewards will also receive mentoring with experienced Stewards.

Not sure this role is for you? Contact us for more information about the course and the path to becoming a Shop Steward.

All YEU education is free with no loss of pay for members taking courses on their work time. 

Is fairness at work important to you?

Are you interested in learning more about your rights and sharing knowledge with your co-workers? If yes, we want you to consider becoming a Shop Steward.

Shop Stewards are the representatives of the Union in the workplace. Join us for this two-day course to further develop your communication and problem-solving skills. 

We are currently recruiting Shop Stewards in most workplaces. Contact your Chief Shop Steward or Local President for details on becoming a Steward in your Local. 

After this course, new Shop Stewards will also receive mentoring with experienced Stewards.

Not sure this role is for you? Contact us for more information about the course and the path to becoming a Shop Steward.

All YEU education is free with no loss of pay for members taking courses on their work time. 

Is fairness at work important to you?

Are you interested in learning more about your rights and sharing knowledge with your co-workers? If yes, we want you to consider becoming a Shop Steward.

Shop Stewards are the representatives of the Union in the workplace. Join us for this two-day course to further develop your communication and problem-solving skills. 

We are currently recruiting Shop Stewards in most workplaces. Contact your Chief Shop Steward or Local President for details on becoming a Steward in your Local. 

After this course, new Shop Stewards will also receive mentoring with experienced Stewards.

Not sure this role is for you? Contact us for more information about the course and the path to becoming a Shop Steward.

All YEU education is free with no loss of pay for members taking courses on their work time. 

Is fairness at work important to you?

Are you interested in learning more about your rights and sharing knowledge with your co-workers? If yes, we want you to consider becoming a Shop Steward.

Shop Stewards are the representatives of the Union in the workplace. Join us for this two-day course to further develop your communication and problem-solving skills. 

We are currently recruiting Shop Stewards in most workplaces. Contact your Chief Shop Steward or Local President for details on becoming a Steward in your Local. 

After this course, new Shop Stewards will also receive mentoring with experienced Stewards.

Not sure this role is for you? Contact us for more information about the course and the path to becoming a Shop Steward.

All YEU education is free with no loss of pay for members taking courses on their work time.