Publications

Have you experienced gender-based violence?

What supports did you have? What did you wish you had? Examining gender-based violence (GBV) among women who do informal, precarious, non-standard work. The Yukon Federation of Labour (YFL) will be contributing to a research project to document experiences with gender-based violence among racialized and migrant women who work in precarious, informal, and non-standard jobs in the Yukon, as well…

Agreement Reached Supporting Workers in Transition to Health Authority

In a landmark development, the Yukon Government, Yukon Hospital Corporation, and unions representing healthcare workers, including the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), have successfully negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement aims to ensure stability and representation for unionized workers during the transition to a Health Authority.…

Yukon Federation of Labour Extends Gratitude to USW Organizers for Swift Support in Workers’ Unionization Efforts

WHITEHORSE, YT – The Yukon Federation of Labour (YFL) expresses sincere appreciation to the United Steelworkers union (USW) organizers for their prompt response to the workers at Parsons Inc. at the Faro Mine Remediation Project, who sought assistance. “The expeditious support provided by the USW organizers was instrumental in empowering the workers to achieve certification by the Canadian Industrial Relations…

Putting Workers Last in Health Authority Transition

For all the emphasis on “Putting People First” with the promise of better healthcare for all Yukoners and of course establishing “the Yukon as a workplace of choice for health professionals” in the Yukon’s Health and Human Resource Strategy… it’s greatly disturbing that Bill 38, The Health Authority Act has been tabled with no prior consultation with the Professional Institute…

We are Hiring!

Summer Student Job Posting for 2024 Under the Canada Summer Student Job Grants, the Yukon Federation of Labour has an administrative position for a student this summer for 16 weeks between May – September. Details can be found in the Job Description with application details below. To be eligible, youth must: be between 15 and 30 years of age at…

Day of Mourning perspective on the hazards of fire fighting.

The Day of Mourning is an annual reminder of the importance of workplace safety and the precious value of human lives. On April 28th each year, the communities in Yukon set aside time to bring attention to these matters and recognize our collective responsibility to make sure workers come home at the end of each day to their loved ones.…

The Future of Worker Safety in Yukon

Who is the primary customer for WSCB? The YFL would argue that because it’s the “Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board”, the worker is your customer. Employers who pay into the compensation fund are sponsors, involved because they also want to take care of workers. “Customer service 101″ is taking care of your customers. We can do this by making sure…

Yukon: A Safe Place for Workers?

President Teresa Acheson presented to stakeholders of the Workers Safety & Compensation Board (WSCB) and their Board of Directors on January 30th, 2024 as part of their strategic planning for the next few years. A labour scan by the Yukon Federation of Labour identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats regarding worker safety and compensation. Considering workplace safety, the YFL considers…

Yukon Workers present local labour Issues to the Minister of Labour

Teresa Acheson, President of the Yukon Federation of Labour was joined by labour representatives from across the Yukon at today’s meeting at the Yukon Federation of Labour to address local and regional labour issues with Member of Parliament for Yukon, Brendan Hanley, and the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Labour & Seniors. A total of 9 representatives from Yukon unions…

Yukon Labour Market Trends

President Teresa Acheson presented to stakeholders of WSCB and the WSCB Board of Directors on January 30th, 2024 as part of their strategic planning for the next few years. This outlines the challenges and opportunities ahead from the perspective of the Yukon Federation of Labour. Current labor market trends in Yukon Increased Demand in Various Sectors: There is a notable…