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Just who Was Responsible for Sea Rescues? (Part 2)

Just who Was Responsible for Sea Rescues? (Part 2)

Vancouver Fire Chief Bird told the media that the Ferngulf explosion and fire pointed to the urgent need for a coast guard. The skipper had a “perfect right to be angry,” he said. “But the city fire department can’t be...

July 21, 2023

A Triumph for Firefighters: Canada’s New Framework for Tackling Firefighting-Related Cancers

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A Triumph for Firefighters: Canada’s New Framework for Tackling Firefighting-Related Cancers

Bill C-224: An Act to establish a national framework for the prevention and treatment of cancers linked to firefighting was recently assented to and became law on June 22, 2023. Its passage signifies a significant step towards recognizing and addressing the health...

July 18, 2023

Honouring the Fallen While Confronting the Perils of Canadian Wildfires: Understanding the Risks Firefighters Face

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Honouring the Fallen While Confronting the Perils of Canadian Wildfires: Understanding the Risks Firefighters Face

We begin this exploration of the dangers facing firefighters in Canada’s wildfire-ravaged landscapes with a heartfelt tribute to two of our bravest, who recently fell in the line of duty. Devyn Gale, a 19-year-old firefighter from Revelstoke, British Columbia, tragically...

July 17, 2023

Tentative Agreement Reached with Bouygues Energies and Services at YWG

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Tentative Agreement Reached with Bouygues Energies and Services at YWG

A tentative agreement has been reached between the UCTE/PSAC and Bouygues Energies and Services (advanced security provider at Winnipeg Airport). Highlights: Ratification vote to be scheduled shortly.

July 17, 2023

SOS Canadian Coast Guard and Search & Rescue was needed (Part 1)

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SOS Canadian Coast Guard and Search & Rescue was needed (Part 1)

In the early morning darkness of July 23, 1960, off British Columbia’s Sechelt coast, the fishing boat Unimak struck a tow line pulling a barge. Within no time other fishing boats responded to the Unimak listening to crew trapped in...

July 14, 2023

Parks Canada ratification votes to be held July 17 to August 4

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Parks Canada ratification votes to be held July 17 to August 4

Ratification votes for Parks Canada members will begin on July 17 and end on August 4 at noon ET. In order for PSAC members to receive their new rates of pay, retroactive pay, and lump sum payment, the new agreements...

July 11, 2023

Celebrating the International Day of the Seafarer: Honouring the Backbone of Global Trade

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Celebrating the International Day of the Seafarer: Honouring the Backbone of Global Trade

Every year on June 25th, the world celebrates the International Day of the Seafarer. This special occasion recognizes the invaluable contributions made by seafarers to the global economy and trade. As we commemorate this day in 2023, the Union of...

June 25, 2023

UCTE Secures Gains for Canadian Public Service Workers through Ratification of Bargaining Agreements

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UCTE Secures Gains for Canadian Public Service Workers through Ratification of Bargaining Agreements

The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE), a component of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), is pleased to announce the successful ratification of our tentative agreements by our members working for Treasury Board. This momentous achievement follows one...

June 20, 2023

PSAC remote work agreement a ‘watershed moment’ for workers’ rights in Canada

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PSAC remote work agreement a ‘watershed moment’ for workers’ rights in Canada

Together, more than 155,000 PSAC members led the fight for better remote work protections during this round of negotiations – and we won. You held the line during one of the most significant national strikes in Canada’s history, and the gains...

June 13, 2023

Treasury Board ratification votes to be held May 24 to June 16

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Treasury Board ratification votes to be held May 24 to June 16

Ratification votes for PSAC members in the four Treasury Board groups will begin on May 24 and end on June 16 at noon ET. In order for PSAC members to receive their new rates of pay, retroactive pay, and lump...

May 17, 2023