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This year PSAC’s 2022 National Triennial Convention was held virtually from May 26 to June 3.

YELLOWKNIFE: The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) Social Justice Fund and the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) are each contributing $30,000 for a total of

The UNW stands in solidarity with all our members in Hay River, K’atł’odeeche First Nation, and the surrounding areas who are affected by the flooding and evacuation.

Bargaining is one of labour’s strongest opportunities to challenge inequality and create lasting change in our workplaces that promote equity and benefit all workers.

The UNW sends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and neighbours of the community member who passed away in Fort Smith.

The Collective Agreement between the Union of Northern Workers and the GNWT allows us to negotiate the terms of a Labour Market Supplement to address recruitment and retention problems resulting fr

The UNW is seeking two positions to join our team at HQ in Yellowknife. Service Administrative Assistant

In light of the recent Covid-19 outbreak at Stanton, the Union of Northern Workers is increasingly concerned about the wellbeing of our healthcare members.

While the UNW always supports Canadians’ rights to peacefully protest, we stand in solidarity with other unions across Canada in condemning the activities of the truck convoy protests and call on a

On February 4, provincial and territorial premiers are gathering virtually for a Council of the Federation meeting.

The UNW has been hearing about issues stemming from lack of healthcare staff since before the Covid-19 pandemic.

UPDATE: We are back online!

To reduce any risk to the health and safety of our members and employees as we transition back to working in the office, the UNW offices in Hay River, Inuvik, and Yellowknife will remain cl

The Union of Northern Workers (UNW) is pleased to welcome our new Executive, who were elected from and by the delegates to the 18th UNW Triennial Convention held October 15-17, 2021.

As per the recommendations of the NWT's Chief Public Health Officer, and to reduce any risk to the health and safety of our members and employees, the UNW offices in Hay River, Inuvik, and