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Balancing a Fair and Affordable Agreement

The City’s objective remains to negotiate a collective agreement that is fair, respects the important role City employees play in Yellowknife, and is affordable for the city’s residents and businesses. 

The Union’s latest proposal to the City, as reported by the CBC, includes a 5% wage increase in 2022, a 3% wage increase in 2023; a $1000 signing bonus for all unionized staff, an $800 per year increase to vacation travel assistance, 2 additionaldays personal leave, additional medical travel leave...

City Remains Ready to Negotiate

The City of Yellowknife is committed to keeping the public informed throughout the current labour dispute. Regular updates will be issued to residents and posted to the City’s website.

Update for February 9, 2023:

• The City remains committed to returning to the negotiating table at any time and have asked the Union to set a date.

• The City has a counter-offer to share.

• The City is committed to reaching a fair, respectful and affordable agreement.

We thank all residents for their patience during this...

City Still Prepared and Waiting to Negotiate

The City of Yellowknife would like to provide additional information on the bargaining negotiations with PSAC Local X0345, represented by the UNW (the Union).

On Tuesday, the Union told the City unless it moved away from its current offer of a 2% base wage increase in each year (totaling 4% more than what employees are currently making) it would not continue discussions. The City is surprised the Union would not work on creative options and is only focused on base wages.

The City was – and still...

Update on Negotiations

The City and the Union have been continuing negotiations to try and reach an agreement. On Tuesday morning, the Union’s bargaining team left the table with more than 13 hours left to reach a deal and avoid a strike.

The Union left the bargaining table without giving the City the opportunity to be creative and work with the Union towards a solution.

The City’s bargaining team remains in the bargaining location ready to share its ideas towards the settlement of an agreement.

Changes to City of Yellowknife Services Due to Strike Notice

The City of Yellowknife (the City) would like to update residents about the current labour negotiations happening with PSAC Local X0345, represented by the Union of Northern Workers (the Union).

At 12:01 a.m. on February 5, 2023, the City received notice from the Union that the City employees it represents will strike on February 8th, 2023.

The City is disappointed to receive this strike notice today, as bargaining negotiations are set to continue tomorrow. The City remains committed to the...