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If you are a member of the GNWT, HRHSSA, or Avens bargaining unit, the UNW wants to hear from you!

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

UNW RESPONSES to “Frequently Asked Questions - Private Member’s Bill Proposal to Address Concerns raised by Nurses regarding the Public Service Act” by MLA Shauna Morgan

OFFICIAL BARGAINING INPUT CALL (PDF)UNW/GNWT Collective Agreement expiring March 31, 2026Sent to: Local Presidents and UNW Full ExecutiveIncluded with the call is information on the bargaining…

The following report was submitted to the Government of the Northwest Territories and Aurora College on March 10, 2025: 

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

Your GNWT Collective Agreement (CA) expires March 31, 2026. It may seem early to start now, but the bargaining process has numerous steps to ensure that the negotiated settlement addresses the…

Below is a letter sent by Gayla Thunstrom, UNW President, to the President of Aurora College and the GNWT Ministers responsible for Finance and Education, Culture & Employment, concerning the J

YELLOWKNIFE: The Union of Northern Workers (UNW) has been advised that as part of its transition to a polytechnic, Aurora College will be closing all Community Learning Centres and

Join us in Fort Smith and in Yellowknife for free swimming and skating over the holidays, sponsored by UNW Regions!

‘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,

FORT SIMPSON, NT – Striking members of Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)/Union of Northern Workers (UNW) Local 13 voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement…

The Legislative Assembly wrapped up its fall sitting last week.

NTPC Members have voted to accept the tentative agreement for a new contract with NTPC. The agreement process will be complete when the tentative deal is ratified by the employer. Information about…