Collective Bargaining – Page 22 – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

Welcome! New members join Local 50600

Last week, a new group of workers at Winnipeg Airport joined the UCTE family. These 30 airport workers have ratified their first collective agreement and become part of Local 50600, which represents employees of the Winnipeg Airport. As employees of...

February 22, 2019

Bargaining Updates Health and safety Human rights Job Action

Strike at Timmins Airport?

February 27 update: Our members at Timmins Airport have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. The airport is set to strike starting March 1. If you’re a Timminite, your winter vacation might turn into a living nightmare; thanks to Mayor...

February 20, 2019

Members at Sydney Airport have a new collective agreement

Bargaining Updates

Members at Sydney Airport have a new collective agreement

Earlier today, UCTE members voted in favour of the 5-year deal struck at the bargaining table. This ratification brings to a close a turbulent round of negotiations, which required both conciliation and mediation during the bargaining process. A key issue...

February 6, 2019

Kamloops Airport members vote in favour of agreement

Bargaining Updates

Kamloops Airport members vote in favour of agreement

Earlier today, members at Kamloops Airport voted in favour of their tentative agreement. The new five-year agreement will usher in better and safer working conditions for these airport employees. The bargaining team was able to secure wage increases of 2.50%...

February 5, 2019

Bargaining Updates

NavCan Pay Updates

Our members at Nav Canada recently ratified a new collective agreement. New rates of pay will take effect shortly; likewise, retroactive payments will be issued over the coming months. New rates of pay The new rates of pay will take...

January 30, 2019

Bargaining Updates

Bumpy negotiations at YQY

Update: UCTE and the J. A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport Authority will be in mediation from January 29 to January 31. We will keep you updated of any further developments. Negotiations with J. A. Douglas McCurdy Airport in Sydney, Nova Scotia...

January 7, 2019

Bargaining Updates

Agreement reached at Halifax Airport

Congratulations to members of Local 80829 at Halifax Airport Authority who voted to accept a new collective agreement. Apart from salary increases, highlights include: The addition of a new committee to deal with mental health and wellness in the workplace...

December 20, 2018

Signed! Nav Canada members have a new collective agreement.

Bargaining Updates

Signed! Nav Canada members have a new collective agreement.

After a successful ratification vote, Nav Canada members have a new collective agreement. Throughout the negotiations, the bargaining team remained focused on two goals: deny all concessions and obtain a fair economic increase. The tentative agreement lived up to those...

December 19, 2018

Bargaining Updates Phoenix

TB Negotiations reach impasse

The PSAC bargaining teams that represent the federal public-sector workers have declared an impasse at the bargaining table. This is a direct result of the government’s delays and insulting counter-offers. Among their most contentious proposals is a laughable wage offer. The...

December 11, 2018

North Peace Regional Airport has a new collective agreement

Bargaining Updates

North Peace Regional Airport has a new collective agreement

On November 9, members at North Peace Regional Airport in Fort St. John, British Columbia ratified a new agreement with their employer. Apart from monetary gains that are retroactive to March 1, 2018, several gains were made, including: improved job...

November 22, 2018