Collective agreement accepted by union

The new tentative agreement proposed between the PSAC/UNW Local 345 Union and the City of Yellowknife was ratified on March 17, 2023.

The majority of members in attendance of the ratification meetings voted to accept the new collective agreement.

“The last few weeks have been long, cold, and hard.” UNW President Gayla Thunstrom said in a release.

“I am so proud of the members standing up for what they believe in and for each
other.” She added

The new agreement includes a compounded wage increase of 5.83% with full retroactivity, an additional signing bonus paid to employees on the date of ratification including $1,800 to each full-time employee, $850 to each permanent part-time employee and $300 to each casual part-time employee.

Continue Reading

You may also like



cjcd Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

“Bizarre” kayak incident leads to charges after man uses snow shovel to paddle on Marion Lake

A 63-year old man is facing charges after what police called a “bizarre” kayak accident causing a vessel to dangerously capsize in Behchokǫ̀. Police reported that on Monday, they received a report that an allegedly intoxicated individual had stolen a kayak and was using a snow shovel to paddle it around Marion Lake.

New bilingual literacy center opens in Yellowknife

Collège Nordique Francophone, the NWT Literary Council, and the Government of the Northwest Territories have announced the opening of a new bilingual literacy outreach center in Yellowknife. 

Support and search for Frank Gruben grows, mobilizes community Pride

The Frank Gruben Pride Festival is raising awareness of Frank Gruben’s case as supporters celebrate the life of the unforgettable young man three years after he disappeared from Fort Smith. Ryker Jaxson Lonehardt, who is the festival's main organizer, says the goal is to help find Frank Gruben by calling attention to his story and creating a space where 2SLGBTQIA+ persons can feel safe and be honoured and celebrated.

Yellowknife police charge suspect following early morning gas station robbery

Yellowknife RCMP have charged one person following reports of an armed robbery early on Wednesday morning.  

Experts to hold first territory-wide webinar panel examining state of Elder abuse prevention

Advocates with the NWT Senior Society say ending Elder abuse can begin with awareness and prevention rooted in community knowledges. Community experts from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Inuvik Justice Committee, the Yellowknife Senior Society and the NWT Seniors Society are planning to hold a panel discussion on the issues at stake for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.