Updates

The UNW is a membership driven Union comprised of approximately 5,500 members throughout the Northwest Territories, made up of public servants and various private employee groups. As the North’s largest Union, the UNW prides itself in its unique and diverse membership. As a component of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, the UNW enjoys the advantage of both regional and national representation in Canada. - See more at: http://www.unw.ca/job-opportunity#sthash.Y9RgKEf6.dpuf

Alternatives North is holding a People’s Budget Consultation Meeting to gather input on spending priorities for the next territorial budgets.  

The Meeting takes place Thursday April 21 at 7 PM at the Baker Centre, 5710 50 Avenue in Yellowknife.  

Federal public service workers deserve to receive their salaries in a timely fashion. And they should not have to face delays or errors due the former Conservative government’s decision to consolidate payroll services.

That is the message that Chris Aylward, PSAC’s National Executive Vice-President, delivered in a meeting with Public Services and Procurement Canada on April 7.

In this issue: International Workers’ Day, YEU’s new Shop Steward Coordinator, Whitehorse Connects, YEU Bargaining Updates, So Long for now Dave Muir, YG Contract Ratification Tour 2016, Training, Meetings, Yukon’s Union Advantage

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