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Join a Townhall Meeting to Get Involved in Bargaining

Join a Townhall Meeting to Get Involved in Bargaining

Virtual townhalls for members in the PA, SV, TC, and EB groups will be held throughout July. Attend a townhall to get the latest updates, ask questions, and learn how we can build our collective strength at the bargaining table...

July 7, 2026

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Much More than Cruises: Maritime Hospitality at the Port of Saint John

UCTE represents members at six Canadian ports. Most of us outside of the industry think of ports in terms of cargo and passengers. There’s much more to ports than that. Each port where our members work drives the local economy...

June 16, 2026

Treasury Board members: Wear Black on June 17

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Treasury Board members: Wear Black on June 17

The next National Day of Solidarity is June 17. Treasury Board members are asked to wear black in the workplace to show the employer that workers are united. We encourage members to: The last National Day of Solidarity was April...

June 12, 2026

PA Group: FPSLRB Decision on Public Interest Commission Process

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PA Group: FPSLRB Decision on Public Interest Commission Process

The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLRB) has agreed with PSAC’s request to bypass the Public Interest Commission (PIC) process for the PA bargaining group. The PA bargaining team is reviewing the decision and will assess our next steps. As previously announced, the...

June 10, 2026

UCTE Raises Concerns Over Airport Privatization, Seeks Meeting with Minister

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UCTE Raises Concerns Over Airport Privatization, Seeks Meeting with Minister

For immediate release Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE), representing workers at airports across the country, is expressing concern following recent federal announcements regarding potential airport privatization. UCTE represents thousands of technical, administrative, and operational...

May 7, 2026

Sound Off: International Firefighters Day

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Sound Off: International Firefighters Day

Today we salute our airport firefighter members—and all firefighters. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) is a key part of operations at airports, among the many workers behind the scenes who ensure our safety and security when we travel. We won’t...

May 4, 2026

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No to More Airport Privatization

In the Spring Economic Update on April 28, the Government of Canada says they will explore “alternative models of ownership for Canadian airports.” They intend to change the ownership structure of Canada’s airports in order to attract private investors. UCTE...

April 29, 2026

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Climate Change and Our Work

It’s Earth Day 2026, and the situation is clear: climate change is something we must all face and adapt to. Efforts worldwide to avoid worsening impacts of climate change have not yet been enough. Mitigation and adaptation strategies are called...

April 22, 2026

Have your say on the impact of federal public service cuts

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Have your say on the impact of federal public service cuts

PSAC has launched a survey on the impact of the federal government cutbacks announced in last year’s budget. Federal public service workers are in a better position than anyone else to understand and explain how the cuts will affect services....

April 17, 2026

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Contract Ratified at YYJ

Congratulations to members of UCTE local 20209 at YYJ Victoria Airport who have ratified their new collective agreement after a spirited information session attended by close to the entire membership. The 4 year agreement includes improvements in: Thank you to PSAC...

April 10, 2026