Collective Bargaining – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

Labour Day Check-in

Monday, September 1 is Labour Day. Each year we celebrate, commemorate, and march while looking to the fight ahead. Looking Back: Recent ups and downs So far, the Carney Government seems to be at least as willing as the Trudeau...

August 29, 2025

Firefighters and Cancer – the story continues

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Firefighters and Cancer – the story continues

Cancer is still the leading cause of death for firefighters. Firefighters’ unions and some lawmakers have made progress in recent years, but there is much more that can be done to get better and more equitable access to prevention and...

August 26, 2025

Rights, just not the Same Rights as Other Workers

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Rights, just not the Same Rights as Other Workers

Not every worker in Canada is a member of a union that allows them to be part of collective bargaining with their employer. Some workers in Canada are not even entitled even to minimum wages and other basic protections. But...

August 21, 2025

Collective Bargaining Labour movement Strikes

Letter to the Honourable Patty Hajdu

Hon. Patty HajduMinister of Jobs and Families Dear Ms. Hajdu I am writing to you on behalf of the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees to express our deep disappointment with your decision to impose binding arbitration between Air Canada and...

August 18, 2025

Collective Bargaining Labour movement Strikes

Statement on Air Canada Strike

The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees is deeply disappointed with the federal government’s imposition of binding arbitration between Air Canada and CUPE flight attendants. Barely hours into a legal strike, this action deserves the condemnation of all fair-minded Canadians. We...

August 18, 2025

Collective Bargaining Labour movement Strikes

Solidarity With CUPE Flight Attendants

Over 10,000 cabin crew workers represented by CUPE and employed by Air Canada are now on strike / locked out of work). UCTE stands in solidarity. Unpaid Hours Notably, and probably unknown to most of the travelling public until recently,...

August 16, 2025

Bargaining Updates Collective Bargaining Nav Canada PSAC

NAV CANADA Bargaining update

The UCTE-PSAC NAV CANADA bargaining team had more meetings this month and has six more dates in the calendar this fall. The negotiators made some progress on issues including On the Job Instruction pay, travel time, and employment security. As...

June 27, 2025

June 15-21 is National Public Service Week

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June 15-21 is National Public Service Week

For many years now, the federal government has observed National Public Service Week, when the employer expresses appreciation for the work of the public service. Our members are proud to serve the public, this week and every week. But actions...

June 16, 2025

Bargaining Updates Collective Bargaining Nav Canada PSAC

NAV Canada bargaining update

Two recent meetings between the UCTE NAV Canada bargaining team and NAV Canada have achieved an agreement on flexible work arrangements. There are more talks scheduled for June; stay tuned for further updates!

May 23, 2025

Bringing UCTE Voices to Parks Bargaining

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Bringing UCTE Voices to Parks Bargaining

Last week (May 7-9) saw the PSAC Parks Canada bargaining conference in Gatineau, QC. Delegates discussed issues and elected the bargaining team for the upcoming round of negotiations. UCTE represents Parks workers on the Chambly Canal, Rideau Canal, Sault Ste....

May 16, 2025