January 09, 2026

The Labour movement finds itself at a pivotal point in the Yukon. Bargaining teams, driven by your co-workers and representing most of our membership, are negotiating with multiple employers across the territory to get the best deal possible.

This cost-of-living crisis is hurting all of us, and it is now more important than ever to come together as a united front.

Groceries and housing costs are getting more expensive all the time, and workers are losing their purchasing power little by little every day. We can change this.

To fix this, the government and private sector must deliver stable prices, and employers need to provide better wages for workers. We believe that Canadian workers deserve a dignified and comfortable lifestyle, regardless of their background.

With so many collective agreements in negotiation, 2026 will be a massive year for the Yukon’s labour movement. We are committed to securing agreements that allow YEU members to participate in the local economy with dignity.

The 2026 fire season will be here in no time. Premier Currie Dixon needs to fulfill his election promise and ensure presumptive cancer coverage for Yukon Wildland Firefighters, your fellow union members, before this fire season begins.

The future of Yukon’s health authority’s transition remains unclear, and the government needs to provide clarity on what the future holds for over a thousand workers all over the territory.

We must stay united in the face of uncertainty. United we bargain, divided we beg.

Justin Lemphers, Yukon Employees' Union President