Yukon University acknowledges that on Jan 13, 2026 its unionized employees, represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada, voted for a strike mandate. The strike vote scheduled Jan 12-13 coincided with planned conciliation between the University and the Yukon University Employees' Union (YUEU) bargaining teams. Conciliation did not result in an agreement. While much progress has been made on non-financial matters, wages remain the main unresolved issue.
"We support the right of employees to collectively bargain. While our bargaining teams were unable to reach an agreement during conciliation, we look forward to the opportunity to seek a collaborative resolution. We remain in active bargaining and out of respect to this process, we will not speak further to this."
- David Morrison, Chair, Yukon University Board of Governors
Background:
- The collective agreement between Yukon University and YUEU expired June 30, 2024. Bargaining began in November 2024.
- In November 2025 the union applied for conciliation, which was scheduled from January 13-15, 2026.
- YUEU membership includes faculty, research and support staff.
Links:
- Expired collective agreement: https://www.yukonu.ca/sites/default/files/inline-files/YukonU%20Collective%20Agreement%202022-2024.pdf
For more information
500 University Drive, P.O. Box 2799
Whitehorse Yukon Territory
Canada Y1A 5K4
www.yukonu.ca/
