To attend a union course that is offered on your work time, you apply for Union Leave. Refer to the section often called 'Leave for Union Business' in your collective agreement. Here are the steps:

1. You submit an application for Union Leave to your employer (in the case of YG employees, this is an online process, find Leave Without Pay). Do this early! At least 1 month or more prior to the course really makes it easier.
   
   
2. Indicate the time off for the course duration. If you are a shift worker scheduled to work in the 8 hours proceeding or following union training, you indicate leave for those shifts off as well. You can book off the entire shift, even if the course is only 8 hours and your shift is 12 hours long.
   
   
3. Complete this YEU form in which you will attach your Approved Leave.
   
   
4. If you are an AOC or casual worker not scheduled for work but you receive a call in for shifts during the training period, you can submit for Wages Expense Claim form directly to the YEU. Send the YEU form (linked above), documentation of the refusal of the shift offer and a copy of a recent pay stub to the Finance Officer for reimbursement.
   
   
5. If you have another job that you must take unpaid leave from in order to take the course, you can get reimbursed for lost wages, provided you let us know in advance. Send the YEU Financial Officer proof of your unpaid leave (email from your employer), copy of recent pay stub showing the rate of pay, and the loss of wages form indicating the total hours of work that you missed out on. 
   
   
6. Except for a few employers (Yukon Hospital Corporation, KVA, Yukon Arts Centre, Town of Watson Lake and Women's Transition Home) your pay will not be affected when you attend the Union Education. (The YEU reimburses your employer for the time that you attend the course). If you work for one of the employers in brackets above, you must submit a Wages Expense Claim form to the YEU along with a copy of a recent pay stub and the YEU will reimburse you directly. YEU Financial Officer will assist you.
   
   
7. For members travelling for Union Education, the YEU reimburses travel, accommodation and meal costs. Use this form and submit it at least 2 weeks before the start of the course. The YEU will arrange for the hotel reservation or you can stay with friends or family and the YEU will reimburse you $50 per night. If you require additional childcare to attend training, please contact the Financial Officer. The Finance Officer will also let you know how much travel time you are entitled to.  
   
   
8. Don't forget to register for the course on the YEU website. Your RSVP tells us you are coming and helps us prepare the material and logistics for the course.

Union Education is a great way to get involved in the Union. Some union courses are offered on week-ends but most YEU course are during the week. If you want to take a course that is offered on your days off, then it is on your own time. 

*Please note that PSAC courses have a separate registration process. Contact Shawna at 867-668-8593 for all questions related to PSAC education. Still confused? Talk to your Shop Steward or call the Education Officer and we'll walk you through it!