Have you ever asked for leave and been refused?

Are you forced to work through your coffee breaks?

Are last-minute changes to your schedule creating havoc in your life?

Did you know you can something about these and other issues that come up at work?

Come to this hour-long Zoom session and learn about our rights at work and how to protect them.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84765355635 

As a union member, you have a contract that gives you and your co-workers many rights over your working conditions, leaves, wages, and benefits. In the past, union members like you proposed improvements to the contract, participated in meetings, and even volunteered for a negotiating committee to obtain the rights contained in the collective agreement. Everyone should know the rights in their contract and how to speak up when these rights are not respected.

Are you currently the employee representative on your workplace Health and Safety Committee? Join us in this series of 4 online sessions that will give you the knowledge and skills to be an effective member of the Committee.

Each session will be facilitated by Evert Ryland, the Health and Safety Representative for the PSAC North region. He will guide you through the legislation, policies, and the functioning of an effective health and safety committee. Practical exercises with other members will make for a rich learning experience.

Workers fought hard for safety and well-being at work for everyone. Your work on Health and Safety Committees is an important continuation of this legacy.

If you are not currently a member of the Committee at your workplace but want to get involved and take the training, contact the Employee Co-chair of the Committee and try to be added (the maximum number of Committee members is 12). Then register for this course along with another Employee Representative.

RSVP once here for all four sessions: Jan 26, 28, Feb 2 and Feb 4th at 3pm.

Keen to read up before our course? The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has great information on Health and Safety Committees

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. 

Please RSVP one month before the start of the course. Space is limited

Calling all Shop Stewards and Local Executive members! Join us in our last Round Table of the year.

As much as we would love to gather in the Hall and share food and drinks as is our custom, we'll continue to adapt to the reality that is this pandemic and meet over Zoom.

We'll hear from YEU President Steve Geick about the challenges and victories of 2020 and about what we can expect in 2021. He'll answer any questions that you have and then we'll discuss your ideas for topics for sessions for the coming year. 

Here is our link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89375438401 

Please RSVP using the red button below if you are taking Union Leave to join us.

Is fairness at work important to you?

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

Shop Stewards are the representatives of the Union in the workplace. You can read more about the role of the steward here.

The path of the Shop Steward starts with a two-day course which will 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. Contact information is on the Local page of the website.

If you think this role is for you, we hope you'll join us for this course. Save a spot by clicking the red SEND RSVP button below.

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

Please note that space is very limited. RSVP at least one month before the start of the course. 

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

Not sure this role is for you? There are many ways to build a stronger Union presence. Contact your Local President or us at the YEU office to find out more.