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Have your say on the impact of federal public service cuts

Have your say on the impact of federal public service cuts

PSAC has launched a survey on the impact of the federal government cutbacks announced in last year’s budget. Federal public service workers are in a better position than anyone else to understand and explain how the cuts will affect services....

April 17, 2026

UCTE Raffle for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind: Win Two REDBLACKS season Tickets!

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UCTE Raffle for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind: Win Two REDBLACKS season Tickets!

The CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks have generously donated 2 Season tickets for the raffle. All proceeds will go directly to Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. The draw will be held live on UCTE’s Facebook page, May 20 at 2 p.m....

April 15, 2026

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Contract Ratified at YYJ

Congratulations to members of UCTE local 20209 at YYJ Victoria Airport who have ratified their new collective agreement after a spirited information session attended by close to the entire membership. The 4 year agreement includes improvements in: Thank you to PSAC...

April 10, 2026

NAV CANADA Members Ratify Tentative Agreement

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NAV CANADA Members Ratify Tentative Agreement

UCTE would like to give a special shout out to the NAV CANADA bargaining team members who spent over two years bargaining with the employer. With the support of the membership, they stuck to their principles and refused to accept...

April 2, 2026

Artemis II Set to Launch as soon as Today

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Artemis II Set to Launch as soon as Today

You have probably heard about Jeremy Hansen and Jenni Gibbons, the Canadian astronauts who are part of the Artemis II mission. Hansen will be on board as a Mission Specialist, and Gibbons is assigned as his backup. Unless Gibbons has...

April 1, 2026

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Arab Heritage Month

April is Arab heritage month. Members with Arab heritage, we salute you and appreciate your contributions! To other members: how well do you know the role of Arab heritage in making up our workforce and our country? Almost one million...

April 1, 2026

Reminder: Ratification vote for NAV CANADA Bargaining Unit

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Reminder: Ratification vote for NAV CANADA Bargaining Unit

Information sessions are coming up—on Tuesday March 31 and Wednesday April 1—on the tentative agreement with NAV CANADA. Members should have already seen communications about the tentative agreement. You will receive an email shortly from PSAC with a link to...

March 27, 2026

UPDATED Save the date: 20th Annual Mike Wing Golf Tournament

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UPDATED Save the date: 20th Annual Mike Wing Golf Tournament

Save the date! This year will mark the 20th Mike Wing Charity Golf Tournament, taking place Tuesday, September 29. Some extra special prizes and fun are in store for this milestone edition! We have the Meadows Golf and Country Club...

March 23, 2026

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Statement from the National President

On behalf of the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE), I would like to express our deepest condolences following the tragic aviation incident (Flight AC8646) that occurred this weekend in New York. Our thoughts are with all those affected —...

March 23, 2026

“Where Water Flows, Equality Grows”: UN-Water

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“Where Water Flows, Equality Grows”: UN-Water

This year’s theme for World Water Day, set by UN-Water, is a thought-provoking one: “Water and Gender.” They provide an activation kit for people around the world to learn more about the gender aspects of water issues around the world...

March 22, 2026