Collective Bargaining – Page 14 – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

Ratification Vote Procedure for Ottawa Airport

As mentioned in a previous post, members at Ottawa airport Local 70701 reached a tentative agreement on December 2, 2020. The ratification vote process is going to be different than in previous years. Please take notes of the following: In...

December 10, 2020

Tentative agreement reached for Ottawa airport

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Tentative agreement reached for Ottawa airport

The negotiating team representing members at Ottawa airport reached a tentative agreement with the employer on November 24, 2020. A meeting will be arranging shortly with your negotiating team who will present full details of the agreement and where members...

December 2, 2020

Union sounds alarm about firefighter cuts at St. John’s Airport

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Union sounds alarm about firefighter cuts at St. John’s Airport

November 30, 2020 – The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) is concerned about the recent reduction in airport firefighting capability at St. John’s International Airport especially after a recent incident that occurred over the weekend. Citing the reduction in...

November 30, 2020

Collective agreements signed for the SV and EB groups

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Collective agreements signed for the SV and EB groups

We have good news! The collective agreements for the SV and EB groups have been signed. These collective agreements were ratified by the PSAC on September 29 and October 5. Treasury Board now has 180 days to apply the adjustments...

November 7, 2020

Parks Canada – Ratification of a new collective agreement

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Parks Canada – Ratification of a new collective agreement

Congratulations to our Parks Canada members! On November 4, 2020, they successfully ratified a new collective agreement. The agreement, which covers the period from 2018 to 2021, achieved improvements in wages and working conditions. Once the contract has been signed,...

November 5, 2020

Phoenix: Temporary halt to automatic leave cash-out for members of Treasury Board

Bargaining Updates Phoenix

Phoenix: Temporary halt to automatic leave cash-out for members of Treasury Board

As many of you know, there are still many outstanding pay issues as a result of the Phoenix pay system. Compensation advisors are doing their best but are still under tremendous pressure. In order to alleviate some of the pressure...

November 5, 2020

Protected leave and benefits entitlement– an update to the Canada Labour Code

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Protected leave and benefits entitlement– an update to the Canada Labour Code

As the global pandemic continues, legislation is being changed to reflect the impact of COVID-19 on workers. The Canada Labour Code (“the Code”) has been updated to reflect your rights to medical leave and continued benefits if you are ill...

November 2, 2020

It’s signed! PSAC and Treasury Board signed the Phoenix agreement for PA and TC groups

Bargaining Updates Phoenix

It’s signed! PSAC and Treasury Board signed the Phoenix agreement for PA and TC groups

Given that the deal had been ratified on September 29 and the votes were in favor of it, only the signature remained to move forward on this new Phoenix Compensation deal. It all took place on October 22. It should...

October 26, 2020

A history about the fight for a separate SC collective agreement

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A history about the fight for a separate SC collective agreement

In 1992 the Public Services Reform Act ordered the reorganization of bargaining units into the larger bargaining groups we know today. For UCTE public sector members this became the Program and Administrative Services group, the Technical Services group, Education and...

October 23, 2020

FAQ – Collective agreement ratified for Parks Canada members

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FAQ – Collective agreement ratified for Parks Canada members

PSAC reached an agreement for Parks Canada members on September 14th. This story that was way too long finished to be a happy ending. Members have the opportunity to participate in the online ratification vote from October 5 to November...

October 16, 2020