For charities and non-profits in Canada, good labour and employee relations matter more than ever.
Workplace rules are getting more complex, staff expect more support, and many organizations don’t have large HR teams, if at all. Leaders need easy-to-use tools to handle issues, support their people, and keep workplaces strong and respectful.
Discover a new way to navigate workplace challenges.
Join us for the virtual launch of Y-LERN!
Friday, October 24, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- See a demonstration of this practical new platform built for charities and non-profits.
- See the tools in action and hear from an expert on the future of HR and AI.
Y-LERN Benefits
The YMCA of the National Capital Region’s Labour and Employment Relations Network (Y-LERN) is a new, YMCA-designed learning and support platform that helps Canadian charities and non-profits build confidence and skills in labour and employee relations.
- Y-LERN strengthens leaders and teams by providing accessible, values-driven guidance that supports collaboration, psychological safety, and thriving workplaces.
- Y-LERN will provide a window to share valuable resources and connect with certified labour relations HR professionals.
- The Y’s People and Culture team will regularly update existing materials and add new content, guided by emerging trends and frequently asked questions.
- Y-LERN is not a replacement for people. It’s a supportive resource that enhances human-led conversations. Y-LERN equips teams with the knowledge and confidence to engage more thoughtfully in real-world situations.
The Y-LERN Advantage
The Y-LERN platform combines practical tools – an AI chatbot, expert-curated resources, courses, and peer networking – all tailored to the unique needs of charities and non-profits.
- As Canada’s most unionized YMCA, the YMCA of the National Capital Region brings trusted, experience-based knowledge to help Canadian non-profits and charities handle real-world workplace issues with confidence.
- The YMCA of the National Capital Region has developed in-house expertise during the past 50+ years working with unionized staff. Our first union formed in 1970.
- Labour Relations is a highly valued HR specialty. Our Y is sharing our in-house expertise to offer support to non-profits in Canada that don’t have this expertise, but need it.
Contact us
YMCA Labour and Employment Relations Network (Y-LERN)
Email : ylern@ymcaottawa.ca