March 1, 2024
A tentative agreement has been achieved between the 350+ members of YEU/PSAC Local Y025 and their employer, the Yukon Hospital Corporation. These workers have been without a contract since September 2022.
A recent strike vote provided the union’s bargaining team with an overwhelming strike mandate. This strength and unity of the membership helped move the negotiations forward, allowing the union and employer to reach this tentative agreement.
Members can watch for upcoming ratification meetings where all proposed changes will be outlined, and votes will be held.
“Member solidarity is always the most important element of contract negotiations”, says YEU President Justin Lemphers. “This employer knew that over 350 hospital workers were 100% behind the team; their unity and willingness to strike helped secure a contract we believe the members will support.”