To All PSAC-YEU Local Y011 Yukon University Employees Union members:
A Clear Strike Mandate for the Team
We thank all members for coming out to the strike vote sessions and casting their ballots. We received votes from a very large proportion of our membership and have received a strike mandate.
Your bargaining team appreciates the significant support and will move forward with a clear mandate to secure a better deal for YukonU members.
What does this mean?
The strike vote is a critical message to the Employer that they need to provide us with a better offer. We will send you an update on conciliation later this week. Our hope is to secure a deal that is sufficient to bring out for a vote. If we are unable to secure such a deal, we’ll be looking at our next steps.
What are we seeking?
As a reminder, we firmly believe that all PSAC members deserve
- Fair wages that reflect that we have fallen behind other employers in the Territory, behind the Teachers’ settlement and behind the cost of living
- Improved benefits and working conditions.
Members have clearly indicated that they want change. We are ready to show we’re united and ready to fight for a better deal.
Let’s stand together for a fairer YukonU!
Your Bargaining Team:
Amanda Graham
Jennifer Harkes
Michael Ross
Stacy Savage
Seth Sazant, PSAC Negotiator Lisa Vollans-Leduc, VP, YEU