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UNW Responses to FAQ on Private Member's Bill Proposal

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

UNW Report: What We Heard - Aurora College Closures and Cuts

Mar 11 2025
The following report was submitted to the Government of the Northwest Territories and Aurora College on March 10, 2025: 

Letter to the President of Aurora College and GNWT Ministers of Finance and ECE

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

News Release: GNWT Slashing Programs and Positions at Aurora College

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

Free Holiday Swims and Skates!

Dec 20 2024
Join us in Fort Smith and in Yellowknife for free swimming and skating over the holidays, sponsored by UNW Regions!

News Release: Closure of Fort Smith Correctional Complex

Oct 31 2024
FORT SMITH: The Union of Northern workers was very disappointed to learn last week that members at the Fort Smith Correctional Complex were told to expect layoff notices and t

Letter to MLAs on the Proposed Closure of Fort Smith Correctional Complex

Jun 06 2024
The following letter was sent to all NWT MLAs on Thursday, June 6, from the members of UNW Local 2, which represents GNWT employees of the Men's unit at the Fort Smith Correctional Complex:

Letter to MLAs on the Use of Agency Nurses in NWT Healthcare

May 27 2024
The following letter was sent to all NWT MLAs on Monday, May 27, from the members of UNW Local 11, which represents GNWT employees at Stanton Territorial Hospital:

Media Release: UNW Response to GNWT Fiscal Strategy

Feb 14 2024
YELLOWKNIFE: The Union of Northern Workers (UNW) is gravely concerned about the Fiscal Strategy that was announced at the Ledge this week.

Condolences for the Community of Fort Smith

Jan 24 2024
On behalf of our members, the Union of Northern Workers sends our deepest condolences to the community of Fort Smith, and the workers at Diavik and Northwestern Air.

Hay River Office - Phones are working again!

Jan 15 2024
The phones at our Hay River office are now working. Our apologies for any inconvenience this disruption may have cause this morning.

19th UNW Triennial Convention is Underway!

Nov 29 2023
The 19th UNW Triennial Convention convened on Tuesday, November 28 and will continue until Thursday, November 30.

Canadian Labour joins the call for urgent ceasefire in Gaza

Nov 09 2023
The Union of Northern Workers joins the many voices in Canada and around the world calling for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further loss of civilian life in Gaza.