Publications

Summer Student Job Postings for 2025

The Yukon Federation of Labour is excited to announce 3 Summer Youth and Student job opportunities made possible by Canada Summer Student Job Grants and the Yukon Summer Career Placement Program! These jobs aim to provide quality summer employment opportunities for youth to develop skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market. All 3 jobs…

Unions a missed opportunity in Yukon labour market strategy.

“Moving forward, communities, governments, and industry will have to work together to develop innovative strategies that attract and retain skilled labour for the territory,” is part of the conclusions of the March 10, 2025 publication from the Conference Board of Canada. We can tell you what attracts and retains skilled labour…Unions! A new report on the Yukon labour market fails…

Paid Sick days are key to maintaining safe workplaces, public heath, and the economy.

Yukon Federation of Labour Responds to Yukon Government’s Proposal to Extend Sick Leave Rebate Program The Yukon Federation of Labour (YFL) acknowledges the Yukon Government’s proposal to extend the Paid Sick Leave Rebate program until April 2026. While the YFL appreciates the initiative as a step towards ensuring workers do not have to choose between their health and their income,…

YFL Responds to threat of US Tariffs

Whitehorse, Yukon — Collective action is needed to support Yukon labour markets and protect Yukon workers and resources in response to the tariffs and threats to Canada, initiated by US President Donald Trump. YFL President, Teresa Acheson calls for a coordinated effort to prioritize ethical trade agreements that invest in Yukon, protect our jobs and communities and respect our land,…

Worker Contributions to Pension used Pay off Canada’s Dept

You may have heard the news lately about Pension Theft or a surplus of the Federal Public Service Fund, but what does this mean for workers in Yukon? We will provide you with some information and links and try to break this down for you. The Stop Pension Theft campaign is not just about how a pension surplus is used,…

Yukon Scholarship to CLC Pacific Region Winter School 2025

The Yukon Federation of Labour is offering a Scholarship for one student to the CLC Pacific Region Winter School held at Harrison Hot Springs Resort in BC for the Federal Labour Law course, January 26-31, 2025.   This scholarship covers your tuition, accommodation, food and bus transportation from Vancouver to Harrison, BC (value of $2305.00).   This scholarship is only…

Friends and Family Support CUPW Whitehorse Postal Workers

Whitehorse — On Friday, Dec 6th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm everyone is invited to a solidarity picket line at the Canada Post plant at the top of Two Mile Hill in Whitehorse, Yukon. Roast Marshmallow over an open fire! Make Smores for you and someone you love! Bring Your Letter for Santa! All letters get a candy cane…

Show Your Support for Postal Workers

As of this morning, you have probably heard that the 55,000 Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are on strike across Canada. This might cause anxiety for Canadians who depend on our postal services right before the busy holiday season. Having to strike is not an easy decision and extremely unsettling for the postal workers who would rather deliver your…

Victoria Gold Eagle Mine Workers Face Urgent Deadline for Compensation Claims. –UPDATE extension granted!

UPDATE October 3 – PWC: The Receiver has sought and obtained an extension from Service Canada to comply with WEPPA regulations by October 31, 2024. As such all former eligible employees are automatically granted an extension up to December 26, 2024 to submit their applications under WEPPA to Service Canada (the “WEPP Application”). UPDATE October 3 – ESO Workers can…

Yukon Union School August 25-29, 2024

Whitehorse, Yukon – The Yukon Federation of Labour is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the Yukon Union School, scheduled to take place from August 25 to August 29, 2024, at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre. This event promises to be an enriching experience for all participants, featuring a diverse range of classes and activities. The Yukon Union…