2012
May 10, 2012 Volume 12-15
2012 NWT Nurses Week
This week is dedicated to all our nurses in the NWT and across Canada.
Please take the time to recognize the positive difference these health professionals make in our hospitals, health centres, communities and lives.
Click HERE for more information about Nurses Week.
April 11, 2012 Volume 12-14
GNWT Bargaining UPDATE
In an effort to reach a new Collective Agreement, the UNW and the GNWT have agreed to return to the bargaining table. The two parties will meet on April 12th and 13th.
“We believe it is in the best interests of both parties as well as the citizens of the Northwest Territories that we reach a Collective Agreement without a work stoppage if we can,” the Union said in a letter to the GNWT.
Among the key outstanding issues are wages, duration of the agreement, minimum rest periods between shifts, whistleblowing protection, and equal treatment for shift workers.
We will update you on our progress as soon as possible following our meetings.
April 10, 2012 Volume 12-13
Josie Gould Scholarship Applications Now being Accepted
Deadline: June 30th 2012
Click here for more information
April 5, 2012 Volume 12-12
Win a trip for 2 to Edmonton plus 2 nights accommodation!
How to enter:
Go to the GNWT Bargaining Comic Book on our website:
Follow the instructions to enter.
Contest open to ALL UNW members, not just GNWT employees!
April 2, 2012 Volume 12-11
Notice of Strike Vote Meetings (Yellowknife)
Location: Yellowknife Inn Copper Room
Dates & Times: April 3 - 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, 8:00 pm
April 4 - 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, 8:00 pm
April 5 - 12 Noon
PSAC National President John Gordon will be in attendance to show solidarity and support to the members.
UNW President Todd Parsons will be in attendance to speak to the outstanding issues and answer questions.
Click HERE for a PDF of the Fax Facts document to post.
March 19, 2012 Volume 12-10
The UNW welcomes the newest members to the Executive, as well as the Alternate RVPs!
RVP Kimberlite ~ Kimberly Lafond
Equity VP ~ Yaling Xin
Alt. RVP Inuvik ~ Robert Savoury
Alt. RVP Hay River ~ Leon Nason
Alt. RVP Fort Smith ~ Blaine Dumkee
Alt. RVP Somba K’e ~ Susan Harrison
Alt. North Great Slave ~ Chris Potyok
March 2, 2012
Talks for a new contract between the GNWT and the UNW broke down on March 1st, despite many efforts by the Union bargaining team to reach deal.
Communique to members - click HERE
Press release - click HERE
February 23, 2012
Press Release Rally – Friday at Noon!
The Union of Northern Workers (UNW) will be holding a rally on Friday, February 24th at Noon at the Legislative Assembly. The rally is to raise awareness of the bargaining issues and to show support for the UNW Bargaining Team in their efforts to achieve a fair collective agreement.
Click HERE to read the full press release.
February 20, 2012 Volume 12-09
GNWT/UNW Bargaining Update - Important Upcoming Dates!
Thursday, February 23
5:30 pm ~ Somba K’e Regional Meeting ~ For Locals 1, 28, 32 & 33
7:30 pm ~ North Great Slave Regional Meeting ~ For Locals 9, 10 & 11
Both will be held at Northern United Place
Friday, February 24 NOON
Rally at the Legislative Assembly
Lunch will be served.
Come out and show support for your GNWT Bargaining Team,
in their efforts to get a fair Collective Agreement for YOU!
February 20, 2012 Volume 12-08
Hay River Regional Meeting ~ Bargaining Update
Tue. February 21 @ 7:00 pm ~ at the Legion
Can't attend in person?
Teleconference 1-866-969-8429 ID 741766#
February 20, 2012 Volume 12-07
Inuvik Regional Meeting ~ Bargaining Update
Tue. February 21 @ 6:00 pm ~ Sir Alexander Mackenzie School Gym
Can’t attend in person?
Teleconference 1-866-969-8429 ID 4772775#
Meet & Greet to follow, with door prizes and refreshments
February 17, 2012 Volume 12-06
PSAC North Area Council - Annual General Meeting Notice
March 21, 2012 5:30 - 7:30 pm PSAC Boardroom
Click here to download the PDF document with additional information.
February 10, 2012 Volume 12-05
Local 1 General Membership Meetings - GNWT/UNW Bargaining Update
Local 1 will be holding information sessions for all members to inform them of were we are in the bargaining process. Members of the bargaining team will be in attendance to answers questions. It’s important for all our members to be aware of the issues surrounding bargaining.
February 15, 2012 ~ Behchoko, EMES School ~ 5:00pm-6:00pm.
February 16, 2012 ~ Yellowknife, Northern United Place ~ 6:30pm-7:30pm.
February 2, 2012 Volume 12-04
Local 3 General Membership Meeting - GNWT / UNW Bargaining Update
Saturday, February 4th, 2012, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Inuvik Centennial Library - Vicki Billingsley Community Room
Free Phone Conferencing
Phone # 1-866-969-8429
Conference ID: 1886182
Refreshments & Door Prizes!
February 2, 2012 Volume 12-03
Somba K'e Regional Meeting - GNWT/UNW Bargaining Update
For Local 1, 28, 32 and 33 UNW Members
February 23rd at 5:30 pm at Northern United Place
Guest speakers will be:
- Todd Parsons (UNW president)
- Frank Walsh (2nd VP/Bargaining member)
Any questions or concerns contact Marie at rvps@unw.ca or 446-2737.
Please bring your UNW membership card to get into meeting. We will have information if you do not have one.
Click here to access a PDF copy of this notice if you wish to print and post.
January 11, 2012 Volume 12-01
The Union of Northern Workers has added a comment box to the top of our website (www.unw.ca) and invites GNWT Bargaining unit members to provide your thoughts and comments on GNWT Collective Bargaining. Send your messages of support to your GNWT Bargaining Team!