Employers – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

Pilot Boat Crew: pitching and rolling for the safety of others

UCTE represents ships’ crew and dispatchers at the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, and Laurentian Pilotage Authority. Jason Coakley works for the Atlantic Pilotage Authority in Halifax.There is more to our harbours than meets the eye of most...

May 6, 2025

Bargaining update – negotiations with NAV Canada

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Bargaining update – negotiations with NAV Canada

The NAV CANADA bargaining team met with the employer February 25 to 27 and March 25 to 27. We reached an agreement on several issues, including the right to take nursing breaks without loss of pay. We also negotiated language...

April 3, 2025

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World Water Day and Public Services

UCTE members work on and with water from coast to coast to coast. In fact, a great many public-service workers – in UCTE and beyond – spend their days ensuring water cleanliness, stability, or otherwise dealing with water and its...

March 22, 2025

Exemplary Service Medals for Newfoundland CCG Members

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Exemplary Service Medals for Newfoundland CCG Members

Congratulations to four UCTE members who were recognized on Wednesday for long and distinguished service with the Canadian Coast Guard. Mike Johnson and Mike Maloney are on the executive of Local 90915. Daniel Duffett and Morris Green are Lighthouse Keepers...

March 21, 2025

A Check -in on Safety Management Systems – UCTE Concerns Still Valid

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A Check -in on Safety Management Systems – UCTE Concerns Still Valid

A Transport Canada inspector demystifies issues and updates usMembers who are newer to UCTE may not have heard about Safety Management Systems (SMS), and those who are more familiar may not have heard anything about it for a while. Wondering...

March 14, 2025

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Call for Input: Parks Canada bargaining

A call for input is out for Parks Canada workers to get involved in collective bargaining.Parks members: you may have already received an email with instructions on how to submit bargaining proposals. This resource will be useful in creating strong...

February 27, 2025

UCTE reps on Treasury Board Bargaining Team

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UCTE reps on Treasury Board Bargaining Team

The PSAC Treasury Board Bargaining Conference took place in Montreal from February 18-23, where delegates gathered to prepare for the next round of bargaining. Great discussions took place at all tables (PA, SV, TC, and EB) and each table elected...

February 25, 2025

Labour and The Long Road to Social Justice

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Labour and The Long Road to Social Justice

While we may wish every day should be World Day of Social Justice, let’s reflect today on the UCTE’s role in the PSAC Social Justice Fund, and how you can support global impact through your union activism.We featured this work...

February 20, 2025

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Family Day: Labour and Long Weekends

The third Monday in February is Family Day in five provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. In others, it is known as Nova Scotia Heritage Day, Islander Day in P.E.I., and in Manitoba as Louis Riel Day. Québec does not have a...

February 17, 2025

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Meeting Members at Work: Edmonton

National President Teresa Eschuk visited UCTE members at a NAV Canada office in Edmonton in January, along with PSAC’s National President Sharon DeSousa and Prairies REVP Marianne Hladun.We’re currently in bargaining with NAV Canada on behalf of these members; please...

February 7, 2025