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What the ERI Grievance and ULP Complaint Mean for You

What the ERI Grievance and ULP Complaint Mean for You

Members may have seen the news this week: PSAC has filed two legal actions about the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI). These are a policy grievance and an Unfair Labour Practice (ULP) complaint. Both have to do with the way the...

March 6, 2026

Canadian Coast Guard

New icebreakers to dock in Sydney

The Department of National Defence announced in January that Sydney, NS is the preferred location for a maintenance port for future Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) polar icebreakers. This is welcome news for our members! Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers are currently...

February 20, 2026

PA and EB groups: Bargaining Impasse with Treasury Board

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PA and EB groups: Bargaining Impasse with Treasury Board

Updates for two groups of our Treasury Board members: The PA (Programs and Administration) group includes more than 100,000 members throughout PSAC, including about four thousand UCTE members. The EB (Education and Library Science) group is over 1000 members PSAC-wide,...

February 18, 2026

Photos: NAV CANADA Members Mobilizing Across the Land

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Photos: NAV CANADA Members Mobilizing Across the Land

Last week several locals took actions to raise the profile of the struggle at NAV CANADA and show support for our bargaining team. Solidarity! Quebec – Local 10500 Ottawa – Local 70702 Vancouver – Local 20222 Moncton – Local 60603

February 18, 2026

Union Raises Alarm Over Transport Canada Cuts: Secrecy and Reorganization Putting Public Safety at Risk

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Union Raises Alarm Over Transport Canada Cuts: Secrecy and Reorganization Putting Public Safety at Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 9, 2026 Union Raises Alarm Over Transport Canada Cuts: Secrecy and Reorganization Putting Public Safety at Risk Ottawa, ON — The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) is sounding the alarm on proposed cuts and...

February 9, 2026

NAV CANADA: UCTE-PSAC members overwhelmingly vote in favour of strike action

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NAV CANADA: UCTE-PSAC members overwhelmingly vote in favour of strike action

Our members in the NAV CANADA bargaining unit have been working without a contract for 767 days. This week, the unit strongly approved a strike mandate to support their bargaining team. Solidarity from the rest of us at UCTE! PSAC-UCTE...

February 5, 2026

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Workforce Adjustment Resources

PSAC has updated its workforce adjustment landing page to make it easier for members to find what you need. The PSAC cuts tracker has also been moved to its own page and will be updated every Monday with the latest information from the past week. For UCTE members who are looking...

January 22, 2026

NAV CANADA bargaining: Headed to strike vote as conciliation falls short

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NAV CANADA bargaining: Headed to strike vote as conciliation falls short

PSAC members working at NAV CANADA will be going to strike votes because members across the country deserve better. Your PSAC-UCTE bargaining team met with the employer for three days of conciliation, January 6–8, 2026. Despite serious efforts, very little progress was made. Why the strike vote matters This is an important moment. A strike vote gives your bargaining team the mandate it needs...

January 16, 2026

CTA Funding and Quality Public Services to Travellers

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CTA Funding and Quality Public Services to Travellers

UCTE represents workers at the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), which has been in the news lately. For one thing, the backlog of cases is a matter of public concern. The public wants to know the state of the agency that...

January 16, 2026

Bargaining Update for Members Working at Victoria Airport

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Bargaining Update for Members Working at Victoria Airport

Your negotiating team met with the employer on December 16 and 17. Despite our best efforts to reach a tentative agreement, we have reached an impasse. Rates of pay are the main outstanding issue. We will be requesting the appointment...

December 19, 2025