Jun 27 2025
Another month, another round of “finding efficiencies” at the GNWT. The most recent comes in the form of eliminating vacant administrative positions at NTHSSA.
Jun 26 2025
On the Necessity of 24/7 In-Person Emergency Physician Coverage at Stanton Territorial Hospital:
May 23 2025
Yellowknife May 23, 2025 - In response to ongoing public discussion and growing interest in the modernization of the Public Service Act (PSA), we wish to jointly affirm our shared
May 14 2025
Last week, the GNWT issued a news release about changes
May 08 2025
Local business opportunity!
Apr 28 2025
If you are a member of the GNWT, HRHSSA, or Avens bargaining unit, the UNW wants to hear from you!
Mar 26 2025
Northerners are frustrated with the lack of progress on many issues we are experiencing with healthcare in the NWT.
Mar 21 2025
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
Mar 14 2025
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…
Mar 11 2025
The following report was submitted to the Government of the Northwest Territories and Aurora College on March 10, 2025:
Feb 05 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
Jan 29 2025
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…
Jan 24 2025
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
Jan 23 2025
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
Dec 20 2024
Join us in Fort Smith and in Yellowknife for free swimming and skating over the holidays, sponsored by UNW Regions!