Labour views

Recently, the UNW celebrated an important arbitration win that spells out an employer's obligation to protect workers from third-party harassment (

In 2017, two policy grievances filed by the UNW regarding the GNWT’s improper hiring and misuse of casual employees went before an arbitrator.

A common phrase you hear from the UNW is that “the union is the members,” but what does that mean?

Another month, another round of “finding efficiencies” at the GNWT. The most recent comes in the form of eliminating vacant administrative positions at NTHSSA.

Last week, the GNWT issued a news release about changes

Northerners are frustrated with the lack of progress on many issues we are experiencing with healthcare in the NWT.

Last month, workers at Aurora College were notified that they would be closing all Community Learning and Literacy Outreach Centres (CLCs) in the territory, cutting 47 positions and laying off the

‘Twas the night before “Donny Days” and all through the town, Many workers were tired, burnt out, and run down. Their bills were stacked up on the counter with care,

The Legislative Assembly wrapped up its fall sitting last week.

Over the past month or so, the Union of Northern Workers has been involved in contract negotiations with a number of our bargaining units, some of which have recently been mentioned in the news.

One of the biggest issues our healthcare system is facing right now is understaffing. It’s no secret, and it’s not a problem unique to the NWT.

Last December, I wrote about how 2023 was the “Year of the Strike.” It seems that employers have finally begun to sit up and take notice, as 2024 is shaping up to be the “Year of the Worker.”

On May 24, the Finance Minister will be presenting the GNWT’s budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Back in September, I wrote a Labour Views column about the role of unions in Reconciliation.

The Union of Northern Workers is gravely concerned about the Fiscal Strategy that was recently announced at the Ledge.