Statement from the Health Human Resources Steering Committee co-chairs regarding the union’s decision to withdraw from the committee

Deputy Minister of the Department of Health and Social Services Matt King and CEO of the Yukon Hospital Corporation Jason Bilsky have issued the following statement:

“Today, leaders from the Yukon Employees' Union and the Professional Institute of Public Service of Canada informed Yukon’s Health Human Resources Steering Committee that they would be withdrawing from the committee.

Statement from Minister Silver on the Yukon Association of Education Professionals collective bargaining

Minister of the Public Service Commission Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:

"The Government of Yukon values the work and contributions of education professionals in nurturing the intellectual, social and personal development of Yukon students. Yukon teachers are amongst the highest paid in Canada, with average salaries more than 30 per cent higher than in British Columbia.

Statement from Minister McLean on World Teachers’ Day

Minister of Education Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement:

“We celebrate the work of educators every day, but especially today on World Teachers’ Day.

"October 5 marks the anniversary of the Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This recommendation sets essential standards for teachers’ rights, responsibilities and professional development.

Statement from Minister McLean on Sisters in Spirit Vigil and National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ People

Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement:

“Today, I ask all Yukoners to join me in recognizing the Sisters in Spirit Vigil and the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ People.

Statement from Minister Jeanie McLean on Women’s History Month

Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement:

“As the Yukon Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate, I am proud to recognize Women’s History Month in Canada and the Yukon this October.

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