Issue – Page 15 – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

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

Women’s History month – Glenda Cushing’s story

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Women’s History month – Glenda Cushing’s story

October was designated as Women’s History Month by the Government of Canada in 1992. This month is an annual celebration of the achievements and contributions of women throughout Canada’s history. Women’s History Month includes International Day of the Girl on...

October 6, 2021

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Trail Blazers : An Anthology of Indigenous Heroes

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Trail Blazers : An Anthology of Indigenous Heroes

By Mikelle Sasakamoose a UCTE member – Local 20219 Presented by the Pacific Aboriginal Network (PAN) of Indigenous federal public servants in Pacific Region in honour of the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, here is...

September 30, 2021

Truth and Reconciliation Week – Events and Resources

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Truth and Reconciliation Week – Events and Resources

By Mikelle Sasakamoose a UCTE member – Local 20219 Next week has been dubbed National Truth and Reconciliation Week and we will see the first, ever, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, Sept. 30. The Truth and Reconciliation...

September 24, 2021

International Day of Democracy — Public Service Employment Act: Your Rights During Elections

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International Day of Democracy — Public Service Employment Act: Your Rights During Elections

According to the United Nations General Assembly, September 15, since 2007, has been designated as the International Day of Democracy through a resolution to encourage governments to strengthen and consolidate democracy. That is why today we want to take the...

September 15, 2021

Important information about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Important information about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On July 19, the federal government passed new legislation making September 30 a national statutory holiday commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The designation of this day is in response to one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to...

September 1, 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

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – Stories of Indigenous people in Canada who have experienced racism

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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – Stories of Indigenous people in Canada who have experienced racism

By Mikelle Sasakamoose a UCTE member – Local 20219 By being born is the stories of Indigenous people in Canada who have experienced racism. This study is shared on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples to show their reality....

August 9, 2021