Health and safety – Page 10 – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

Night owls working 9 to 5: rethinking how to make a livin’

Just a few days ago, most Canadians had their collective circadian rhythms jostled by the start of daylight savings time. The bi-annual ritual is one of many modern-day factors that disrupt our sleep and affect our health, alertness and productivity....

March 15, 2019

Be prepared! Back to the table with Parks Canada

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Be prepared! Back to the table with Parks Canada

Be prepared. It’s the Boy Scout’s motto and a lesson that Parks Canada’s representatives still need to learn. As we head into the next round of bargaining, from March 12 to the 14, we hope Parks Canada will be better...

March 11, 2019

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Strike on hold at Timmins Airport

TIMMINS – The City of Timmins and the union representing workers at the Timmins Airport have resumed negotiations; a strike which was set to start on Monday, March 4 at 6 p.m. is temporarily on hold. The 19 airport workers...

March 4, 2019

Bargaining Updates Health and safety Human rights Job Action

Timmins Airport on Strike

The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE), a component of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), has issued a 72-hour strike notice for its members who work at the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport. As of Monday March 4,...

March 2, 2019

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Welcome! New members join Local 50600

Last week, a new group of workers at Winnipeg Airport joined the UCTE family. These 30 airport workers have ratified their first collective agreement and become part of Local 50600, which represents employees of the Winnipeg Airport. As employees of...

February 22, 2019

Bargaining Updates Health and safety Human rights Job Action

Strike at Timmins Airport?

February 27 update: Our members at Timmins Airport have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. The airport is set to strike starting March 1. If you’re a Timminite, your winter vacation might turn into a living nightmare; thanks to Mayor...

February 20, 2019

Every second counts: our advice to Transport Canada

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Every second counts: our advice to Transport Canada

UCTE recently submitted a series of recommendations regarding the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Transport Canada had solicited our input as part of its attempt to “modernize” the regulations, which affect aviation and activities related to aeronautics. Right off the bat, Transport...

December 19, 2018

Health and safety Human rights Job Action Labour history Pensions

Why we strike

Let’s face it: no one enjoys going on strike. In Canada, the overwhelming majority of collective agreements are signed without ever having to resort to job action. But in rare cases, a strike is necessary. Members who vote in favour...

November 26, 2018

Union concerned about automated snow removal at airports

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Union concerned about automated snow removal at airports

UCTE is concerned about the recent announcement by Winnipeg Airport Authority to test driverless snowplows. We wrote to the Minister of Transport Canada to express our concerns. Below is the text from the letter we sent to the Minister. October...

October 26, 2018

Union concerned Lightkeepers are at risk again

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Union concerned Lightkeepers are at risk again

The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) is concerned about the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) difficulty recruiting and retaining lightkeepers. CCG is implementing drastic strategies, including rotational closures of light stations, to address its staffing problem. UCTE is concerned that...

October 5, 2018