Biography – Dave Rush
Today we bring you the biography of Dave Rush, a former UCTE president. The first elected UCTE President was also from the Dorval local. At the 1968 convention Brother Dave Rush ran and won. The biography has been added on...
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Conversion Therapies Now Illegal in Canada
January 7, 2022 marks an important date for people who are part of the LGBTQ2S+ community in Canada — conversion therapies are now illegal. UCTE wants to take the time to explain what conversion therapy is and the path taken...
Biography – John McLermon
Today we bring you the biography of John McLermon, a former UCTE president. An important pillar of the union, John McLermon was the President of the Canadian Union of Transportation Employees for a term of 3 years. Prior to joining...
Highlights of 2021 for UCTE Members
The National Office team first would like to take the time to wish all members a Happy New Year. Over the past two years, times have changed. We have adapted to new work environments. Many of our members have made...
Happy holidays and happy new year
This year the UCTE national office will be closed between December 24, 2021 and January 4, 2022 inclusive. The office will re-open on Wednesday January 5. We wish you a happy holiday season and a happy new year!
Temporary changes to 699 leave; PSAC policy grievance decisions expected in January
A decision is expected by late January 2022 on PSAC’s policy grievances defending the use of 699 leave for federal public service workers during the pandemic. PSAC presented its case against Treasury Board for restricting the use of 699 leave for members who were unable to work because...
Priorities are set by the Parks Canada negotiating team – PSAC
The Parks Canada bargaining team met to prioritize the bargaining issues that will drive the next round of bargaining with the employer November 29 to December 1. Alongside growing concerns about job security and precarious work, the team discussed the importance of getting Parks Canada representation on the National Joint Council and...
The PSAC Building: Boldness of form, simplicity and elegance
In collaboration with Ken Clavette On the morning of Saturday December 21, 1968, there was great deal of activity taking place at 233 Gilmour Street that would have drawn much public attention. It was the official opening of the new...
Update: Phoenix general damages – Retired and former members
After months of waiting, retired and former PSAC members finally have access to Phoenix general damages. Any former member, legal representative of a former member or estate of a deceased member who worked for the federal public service between 2016 and 2020, and is...
Biography – Percy Bourne
Today we bring you the biography of Percy Bourne, a former UCTE president. An important pillar of the union, Percy Bourne, a former UCTE National President, began his involvement with the Montreal Airport Local as a radio operator. When the...