Collective Bargaining – Page 14 – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

Problems related to retroactive pay – PA group

Several members of the PA group contacted us regarding the problems related to retroactive pay which had been negotiated and signed by Treasury Board in their collective agreement. Several concerns have been communicated to the PSAC and UCTE. Some members...

February 10, 2021

Ships Crews Negotiations under the SV bargaining unit

Bargaining Updates

Ships Crews Negotiations under the SV bargaining unit

Following our posting of a history about the fight for a separate SC collective agreement on October 23rd, 2020, and as we prepare to face the next round of negotiations with Treasury Board, this article aims to provide you with more...

February 8, 2021

Meeting with Offices of the Minister Transport Canada and Labour Canada

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Meeting with Offices of the Minister Transport Canada and Labour Canada

UCTE met on February 1 with representatives of both the Minister of Transport and the Minister of Labour to discuss the challenges faced within the aviation sector as a whole and not just the airline industry. Four specific issues were...

February 1, 2021

REMINDER: Treasury Board Bargaining Demands Due January 31st

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REMINDER: Treasury Board Bargaining Demands Due January 31st

Treasury Board members are reminded to submit their bargaining demands no later than January 31st. If you need help to write a good bargaining demand, please review the attached guidelines. Members need to log into the PSAC portal and will...

January 25, 2021

A New Collective Agreement for our Members at Parks Canada

Bargaining Updates

A New Collective Agreement for our Members at Parks Canada

We are pleased to inform you that the new collective agreement has been signed both by PSAC and the Employer. The agreement will expire on August 4, 2021. It includes wage increases of 2.8%, 2.2% and 1.35% for each year...

January 19, 2021

Bargaining Updates

Input call for Treasury Board members

PSAC has advised that it intends to serve Treasury Board notice in early summer 2021 for the next round of bargaining. The agreements for the Program Administration (PA), Operational (SV), Technical (TC) and Education/Library Science (EB) groups will all expire...

January 12, 2021

Bargaining Updates

UPDATE ON LEAVE 699

Leave 699 is a code used for public servants who cannot work during a pandemic. Last November, Treasury Board unilaterally decided to place restrictions on this type of leave. By its decision, Treasury Board created an injustice for public servants...

January 11, 2021

UPDATE: Churchill Marine Tank farm – Tentative Agreement Ratified

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UPDATE: Churchill Marine Tank farm – Tentative Agreement Ratified

Congratulations! Members of local 50503 who work at the Churchill Marine Tank farm voted in favour of their tentative agreement.

January 7, 2021

Seeking member input to CLC amendments re Hours of Work

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Seeking member input to CLC amendments re Hours of Work

The Federal Government is moving forward on Amendments to Part III (Labour Standards) of the Canada Labour Code (the Code) which covers changes to hours of work and overtime for employees in the federally regulated sector. The proposed regulations respecting exemptions from...

January 6, 2021

Congrats to our members at the Marine Tank farm

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Congrats to our members at the Marine Tank farm

UCTE members at the Marine Tank farm Local 50503, have ratified their tentative agreement. The agreement is effective as of Dec 22, 2020 to Dec 21, 2023. This agreement offers stability for these members who have been without a new...

December 23, 2020