Issue – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

Have your say on the impact of federal public service cuts

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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Arab Heritage Month

April is Arab heritage month. Members with Arab heritage, we salute you and appreciate your contributions! To other members: how well do you know the role of Arab heritage in making up our workforce and our country? Almost one million...

April 1, 2026

A Message for UCTE members affected by Workforce Adjustment

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A Message for UCTE members affected by Workforce Adjustment

The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) continues to work to protect the rights of all members who have been affected by the latest rounds of cuts in the federal public service. We have been meeting in Workforce Adjustment Committees...

March 18, 2026

WFA, RTO: Virtual townhall discussions coming up

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WFA, RTO: Virtual townhall discussions coming up

You may be one of the hundreds of UCTE members who have received workforce adjustment (WFA) notices. You may have affected co-workers. You may have concerns and questions about the new four day in-office mandate announced this year by the...

March 12, 2026

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International Women’s Day 2026

Struggles for social justice take time and perseverance. That applies even to a struggle for the rights and dignity of half the world’s people. According to UN-Women, “As we enter the second quarter of the 21st century, no nation has...

March 6, 2026

What the ERI Grievance and ULP Complaint Mean for You

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What the ERI Grievance and ULP Complaint Mean for You

Members may have seen the news this week: PSAC has filed two legal actions about the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI). These are a policy grievance and an Unfair Labour Practice (ULP) complaint. Both have to do with the way the...

March 6, 2026

Union Raises Alarm Over Transport Canada Cuts: Secrecy and Reorganization Putting Public Safety at Risk

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Union Raises Alarm Over Transport Canada Cuts: Secrecy and Reorganization Putting Public Safety at Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 9, 2026 Union Raises Alarm Over Transport Canada Cuts: Secrecy and Reorganization Putting Public Safety at Risk Ottawa, ON — The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) is sounding the alarm on proposed cuts and...

February 9, 2026

February: Black History and African Heritage Month

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February: Black History and African Heritage Month

The Government of Canada has chosen as this year’s theme “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” Celebrating Black Brilliance helps us remember that the story of oppression is...

January 31, 2026

CTA Funding and Quality Public Services to Travellers

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CTA Funding and Quality Public Services to Travellers

UCTE represents workers at the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), which has been in the news lately. For one thing, the backlog of cases is a matter of public concern. The public wants to know the state of the agency that...

January 16, 2026

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Taking Action for our Own Safety

Cheryl Black is a Senior Research Technologist at CanMET Energy, part of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) in the National Capital Region. She is a longtime Health and Safety activist with UCTE. Cheryl works with nuclear waste! Of course she’s motivated...

December 19, 2025