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March 2014 YEU Newsletter

March 24, 2014 9:39 AM

Highlights in this issue: Winner of RENDEZVOUS with YEU; AOC’s, a Tough Gig; YEU Triennial Convention Call goes out; Union Terminology Glossary and Member of the Month.View the Newsletter (PDF)

Highlights in this issue: RENDEZVOUS with YEU 2014, Win a trip to Ottawa for Canada Day! Scent Free…Me?; Member of the month, Lisa Vollans; Message from the President:Consultation? not so much and Meetings & Events.View the Newsletter (PDF) Download the Printable Poster for RENDEZVOUS with YEU Contest

One Minute to Tell the World Contest!

January 16, 2014 8:56 AM

You’ve got One Minute to Tell the World… how unions stand up for fairness, how unions deliver good jobs and better lives, how unions work for a better deal for everyone. What does “Fairness Works” mean for you, your family and your community? Just like last year, the Canadian Labour...

Poll shows Canadians have positive view of unions

January 14, 2014 8:26 AM

A new poll shows that most Canadians believe unions make a positive contribution to Canadian society. Other findings may surprise the Harper government. So-called “right to work” legislation is not widely supported, but the RAND formula – which requires everyone in the workplace to pay union dues – is supported...

Public servants waiting to see which vision for their workforce will prevail in 2014

January 06, 2014 10:16 AM

The Conservative government’s public vision has been led by Treasury Board President Tony Clement, who has made numerous pronouncements and taken legislative steps to align the bureaucracy with the private sector.Yet unfolding behind the scenes, in discussions with public servants across the country, is the dialogue for the vision in...

January 2014 Newsletter

January 06, 2014 9:46 AM

Highlights in this issue: A year of transition for YEU & Canadian labour; changes to the Employment Standards Act; Member-of-the-Month Tammi Sikorski; President Steve Geick’s message; and, meetings & events.2014-01-01-news-January

YEU Holiday Open House

December 10, 2013 8:36 AM

Please join YEU for holiday cheer and solidarity at our 2013 Holiday Open House.Thursday, December 19, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the YEU Hall.

December 2013 Newsletter

December 09, 2013 11:41 AM

Highlights in this issue: Ryan Leef challenged by veterans, Bill C-4 threatens worker safety, activist Deb Wren profiled, event calendar keeping members busy, bursary awards announced, newest Local holds founding AGM, and President’s Message.2013-12-08-news-December_WEB VERSION

November 2013 Newsletter

December 09, 2013 11:20 AM

Highlights in this issue: Busy collective bargaining calendar, Local updates, federal government betraying Canadian veterans, fun, film and informative events, CLiFF schedule, President’s Message, large schedule of meetings and events.November 2013 Newsletter

Congratulations to YEU’s Education Bursary winners for 2013!

November 18, 2013 3:19 PM

YEU has a long tradition of offering assistance to members and their dependents in the form of Educational Bursaries each year. We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 YEU Education Bursaries:Claire deBruynKristjan Martin EyolfsonAndrew MacDonaldHeather Mayes: Don Galbraith Social Justice AwardSara PykeNathan SeifertShayla SembsmoenJoel WynnykCongratulations to all...