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Tentative Agreement Reached with Bouygues Energies and Services at YWG

Tentative Agreement Reached with Bouygues Energies and Services at YWG

A tentative agreement has been reached between the UCTE/PSAC and Bouygues Energies and Services (advanced security provider at Winnipeg Airport). Highlights: Ratification vote to be scheduled shortly.

July 17, 2023

SOS Canadian Coast Guard and Search & Rescue was needed (Part 1)

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SOS Canadian Coast Guard and Search & Rescue was needed (Part 1)

In the early morning darkness of July 23, 1960, off British Columbia’s Sechelt coast, the fishing boat Unimak struck a tow line pulling a barge. Within no time other fishing boats responded to the Unimak listening to crew trapped in...

July 14, 2023

Join us in celebrating the life of Dave Clark

in memoriam

Join us in celebrating the life of Dave Clark

Live from Saint Patrick Basilica in Ottawa, Ontario. Service begins at 1:30pm EDT on Thursday, July 13, 2023. (Livestream below will go live at 1:30pm EDT.)

July 11, 2023

Parks Canada ratification votes to be held July 17 to August 4

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Parks Canada ratification votes to be held July 17 to August 4

Ratification votes for Parks Canada members will begin on July 17 and end on August 4 at noon ET. In order for PSAC members to receive their new rates of pay, retroactive pay, and lump sum payment, the new agreements...

July 11, 2023

Commemorating 81 Years Since Anne Frank Went Into Hiding: A Call to Stand Against Hate and Aggression

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Commemorating 81 Years Since Anne Frank Went Into Hiding: A Call to Stand Against Hate and Aggression

Today, we pause and reflect on a significant event in history. It’s been 81 years since Anne Frank, a young girl filled with dreams, hopes, and wisdom beyond her years, was compelled along with her family to go into hiding...

July 6, 2023

A Single Pay Equity Plan: Advancing Labour Movement and Pay Equity in Canada

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A Single Pay Equity Plan: Advancing Labour Movement and Pay Equity in Canada

In a significant ruling, the Pay Equity Commissioner has decided against multiple pay equity plans for the Treasury Board, favouring a single comprehensive plan instead. This decision represents an important milestone for Canada’s labour movement and pay equity. It has...

July 5, 2023

Canada Day 2023: Commemorating Our Labour Legacy

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Canada Day 2023: Commemorating Our Labour Legacy

Happy Canada Day to all UCTE members across this vast country, as well as all Canadians and their international friends! As we unite in the day’s jubilation, let us take a moment to reflect on the 156 years of Canadian...

July 1, 2023

Modernizing Transparency Laws: How Revamping Access-to-Information Benefits the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees and Labour Advocacy

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Modernizing Transparency Laws: How Revamping Access-to-Information Benefits the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees and Labour Advocacy

The announcement made on June 23, 2023, by Treasury Board President Mona Fortier regarding the access-to-information system in Canada is significant for the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) and the broader labour movement in several ways: Transparency and Accountability...

June 29, 2023

Celebrating the International Day of the Seafarer: Honouring the Backbone of Global Trade

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Celebrating the International Day of the Seafarer: Honouring the Backbone of Global Trade

Every year on June 25th, the world celebrates the International Day of the Seafarer. This special occasion recognizes the invaluable contributions made by seafarers to the global economy and trade. As we commemorate this day in 2023, the Union of...

June 25, 2023

The Significance of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Québec’s History and Culture

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The Significance of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Québec’s History and Culture

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, also known as St. John the Baptist Day, is an annual celebration honouring the patron saint of Québec, Saint John the Baptist, and Québécois culture. It is one of the most significant national holidays in the province and...

June 24, 2023