COVID-19 – Page 2 – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

PSAC FAQ: Vaccinations and the workplace

On October 6th, the Government issued a policy requiring all federal public service workers to be fully vaccinated by October 29. This decision raised several questions. Some UCTE members are under other requirements. We recently published an article on Federal and...

October 29, 2021

Federal and Provincial Vaccination Policies and Human Rights in Canada

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Federal and Provincial Vaccination Policies and Human Rights in Canada

Several federal and provincial communications recently were published on the government and human rights websites of respective provinces. The situation as regards COVID-19 has evolved and, with the reopening of offices, it is important to be informed of your rights...

October 20, 2021

Update : PSAC’s FAQ on vaccinations and COVID-19

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Update : PSAC’s FAQ on vaccinations and COVID-19

The federal government released its mandatory vaccination policy for federal public service workers on October 6, mandating vaccinations for all employees in federally regulated workplaces, including more than 160,000 PSAC members. We have compiled frequently asked questions to provide PSAC members...

October 19, 2021

Recall from Layoffs — Vancouver Airport (YVR)

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Recall from Layoffs — Vancouver Airport (YVR)

Recently, Many members at the Vancouver Airport has seen success in being called back to the workplace during the last year. With the aviation sector starting to improve, UCTE was able to reach an agreement with the Vancouver Airport (YVR)...

October 18, 2021

Working at Home in Time of COVID-19 — Positive and Negative Effects in Canada

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Working at Home in Time of COVID-19 — Positive and Negative Effects in Canada

Since the start of the pandemic, many people working across Canada have had to adapt to a new way of doing business. Some were frontline workers who put their lives on the line every day to ensure Canadians’ safety. Approximately...

October 15, 2021

Response from UCTE concerning Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for CPA

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Response from UCTE concerning Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for CPA

The federal government has made its policy clear: all employees of the core public administration must attest to being fully vaccinated to keep working. It is the employer’s responsibility to provide a safe working environment and to equip workers with...

October 13, 2021

International Youth Day – How has the pandemic changed the lives of youth?

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International Youth Day – How has the pandemic changed the lives of youth?

The United Nations General Assembly, since 1999, designated August 12 as International Youth Day. This date, recognized around the world, brings youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrates the potential of youth as partners in today’s...

August 12, 2021

Bargaining Updates COVID-19

Airport Funding Announced

The federal government has released its long-awaited airport funding package to assist Canada’s airports survive during the next phase of the pandemic and hopefully build towards a re-opening of air travel across the country. UCTE is particularly pleased with the...

May 12, 2021

COVID-19

Charity Golf Tournament Canceled

It is with regret that we have decided once again to cancel the annual Mike Wing Charity Golf Tournament for 2021. The tournament, which is a fundraiser for UCTE’s charity of choice – the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind,...

April 9, 2021

Trent-Severn Waterways –Work refusal results in improved OHS

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Trent-Severn Waterways –Work refusal results in improved OHS

The Trent-Severn Waterway is a national historic canal operated by Parks Canada. Located in Ontario, it covers more than 380 kms, has 44 locks and over 150 dams. And like other canals, this waterway is a popular destination for recreational...

November 30, 2020