News

Bargaining between the UNW and the GNWT began December 19-22, 2011.

Bargaining will continue on the following dates:

January 16 - 20, 2012

February 27 - March 2, 2012

March 19 - 23, 2012

For continuing updates on bargaining, click here.

News release can be found here. 

The signed Collective Agreement can be found under the Collective Agreements heading to the left of your screen, or click here.

UNW introduces a new course, Module 8

The UNW’s education section now offers members a new addition to its existing 7 course modules. Module 8 will train Locals how to file grievances using LabourWare.

What is LabourWare?

LabourWare is a system designed to manage the grievance process from complaint stage through arbitration. It is a web-based software application that can be accessed through the internet.

Why use LabourWare?

By using LabourWare, UNW Locals can conduct quick searches to find information on grievances, employers, collective agreements and members’ databases. They can also upload documents, files and images and share these as part of their correspondence. As well, details about grievance meetings can similarly be stored. Locals manage access to the system thus providing ready access to their Executives and Stewards.

Who will benefit most from Module 8?

This course is designed mostly for Local executive members, Shop Stewards and other union representatives who are responsible for filing grievances in the Local.

How can Locals learn more and register for LabourWare?

To learn more about the programme and get your Local trained, please contact:

Chaka Rukobo

Education Service Officer

Union of Northern Workers

5112 – 52nd Street

Yellowknife. NT

X1A 3Z5

Tel: (867) 873 – 5668 ext. 233 (in Yellowknife)

Toll free: 1 (877) 906 – 4447 ext. 233

Fax: (867) 920 - 4448

Email: eso@unw.ca