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PA Group: FPSLRB Decision on Public Interest Commission Process

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

NAV CANADA Members Ratify Tentative Agreement

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NAV CANADA Members Ratify Tentative Agreement

UCTE would like to give a special shout out to the NAV CANADA bargaining team members who spent over two years bargaining with the employer. With the support of the membership, they stuck to their principles and refused to accept...

April 2, 2026

Artemis II Set to Launch as soon as Today

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Artemis II Set to Launch as soon as Today

You have probably heard about Jeremy Hansen and Jenni Gibbons, the Canadian astronauts who are part of the Artemis II mission. Hansen will be on board as a Mission Specialist, and Gibbons is assigned as his backup. Unless Gibbons has...

April 1, 2026

Reminder: Ratification vote for NAV CANADA Bargaining Unit

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Reminder: Ratification vote for NAV CANADA Bargaining Unit

Information sessions are coming up—on Tuesday March 31 and Wednesday April 1—on the tentative agreement with NAV CANADA. Members should have already seen communications about the tentative agreement. You will receive an email shortly from PSAC with a link to...

March 27, 2026