Member survey: We need your input
At the start of each term, UCTE hosts a focus group to hear from the members what they like about their union, what they don’t like and where can we improve. In short: the good, the bad and the ugly. ...
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SV Bargaining: team proposes improved working conditions and work-life balance
The Operational Services (SV Group) continued bargaining with Treasury Board on September 21-23, 2021, discussing fair wages, improved working conditions and work-life balance. The bargaining team proposed several improvements, including: Fair wages, allowances and premiums Improving ships’ crews’ working conditions Expanding flexible working arrangements Strengthening protections...
PA bargaining: Team proposes leave improvements, more flexible hours
The Program and Administrative Services (PA) bargaining team discussed expanding a range of leave options and flexible hours of work during talks with Treasury Board September 21-23. PSAC bargaining team proposed several improvements concerning: Enhancing sick leave Expanding leave for...
Building a Modern Union – Part IV: Building solidarity was hard work
The Civil Service Federation (CSF) did not operate as a union. Its name said it all – it was a federation of associations. A key role was helping small local association come together into larger ones in an attempt to...
Truth and Reconciliation Week – Events and Resources
By Mikelle Sasakamoose a UCTE member – Local 20219 Next week has been dubbed National Truth and Reconciliation Week and we will see the first, ever, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, Sept. 30. The Truth and Reconciliation...
EB group: Team discusses expanded leave, flexible work
Last week, September 14-16, there were talks with Treasury Board for the EB Group team. During the meeting, the PSAC focused on expanding a range of leave options and potential flexible work arrangements. PSAC proposed several improvements regarding the following...
Building a Modern Union – Part III: Militancy was growing day by day
At the end of the Great War workers were frustrated and angry with the government and businesses. There was little concern for their contribution to the war effort or the welfare of their families. Militancy was growing day by day...
International Day of Democracy — Public Service Employment Act: Your Rights During Elections
According to the United Nations General Assembly, September 15, since 2007, has been designated as the International Day of Democracy through a resolution to encourage governments to strengthen and consolidate democracy. That is why today we want to take the...
Building a Modern Union – Part II: Searching for unity
An organization like the Union of Canadian Transportation Union (UCTE) or the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) does not spring out of the air fully formed. These are organizations that were built on years of hard work and effort....
2021 Canadian Firefighters Memorial Ceremony cancelled – Small Memorial Closed to the Public
As usual, UCTE takes part in the annual memorial ceremony held in honour of fallen firefighters. The 2021 Memorial Ceremony has been cancelled. A small memorial will take place on Sunday, September 12 at 10:30 a.m. but is closed to...