Labour Views
Labour Views: Emergency Relief
May 31 2023
For the second year in a row, K'atl'odeeche First Nation and Hay River have been devastated by the effects of a natural disaster.
Labour Views: United we are Strong
Apr 12 2023
When the UNW/PSAC members of Local 345 took the brave step of standing up to the City of Yellowknife to demand fair wages, they joined a growing movement of workers across Canada and the world who
Labour Views: Public Wages should be Public
Mar 01 2023
“My Taxes pay your salary!” It’s a common theme you hear in conversations about public sector workers.
Labour Views: Looking Ahead at 2023
Jan 04 2023
For nearly three years now, we have all been in a state of constant flux and change due to the global covid-19 pandemic.
Labour Views: The Value of a Good Worker
Dec 07 2022
Costs are rising sharply these days, but one thing that isn't rising is the wages workers need to keep up with those increases.
Labour Views: The GNWT gives, the GNWT takes away
Nov 09 2022
Food and fuel prices continue to climb and northerners are feeling the pressure as wages fail to climb with them.
Labour Views: Participating in Elections
Oct 12 2022
The City of Yellowknife municipal election takes place next week, though many residents have already started submitting their ballots via mail.
Labour Views: Listen to your workers
Sep 14 2022
A common frustration we hear from union members experiencing workplace issues, is a lack of meaningful engagement from senior management.
Labour Views: Work-Life Balance
Aug 17 2022
Though the Covid-19 pandemic is still ever-present, the removal of most travel restrictions this summer means many northerners are starting to take their postponed vacations, and gather with family
Labour Views: Collective Bargaining
Jul 20 2022
Summer is in full swing, and while many northerners are enjoying the warm weather and hopefully some vacation time, the UNW is hard at work and as busy as ever.
Labour Views: Celebrating our Diversity
Jun 22 2022
June is Indigenous History month in Canada, and also the kick off to Pride season.
Labour Views: Living in the North is becoming unaffordable
May 25 2022
On June 3, 2015, I wrote a labour views column about minimum wage in the Northwest Territories
Labour Views: National Day of Mourning
Apr 27 2022
National Day of Mourning, known in other parts of the world as International Workers' Memorial Day or International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured, takes place every year on April 28.
Labour Views: What is Arbitration?
Mar 25 2022
Arbitration is a term you’ll often see in the news or media releases regarding activities between unions and employers.
Labour Views: Emerging Carefully
Feb 28 2022
The recent announcements about the lifting of covid-related restrictions are welcome news for many Northerners.