Issue – Page 21 – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

James Bogusz – YQR Employees ARE the community too

Words are not always followed by action. James Bogusz, CEO of Regina Airport says that he believes in the community, that the airport plays a big role in the community and that the staff at the airport are there for...

June 3, 2020

Human rights Labour history

The spirit of Mary Ann Shadd Cary

UCTE would like to recognize the indomitable spirit of Mary Ann Shadd Cary: a black woman who stood up for justice and equality at every opportunity, defying the social norms of her time and shattering many glass ceilings along the...

June 1, 2020

Union welcomes PM announcement upholding collective agreements

COVID-19

Union welcomes PM announcement upholding collective agreements

On May 11, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a new loan program for large employer including those in the air industry. Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) will allow big companies to access additional liquidity to keep their operations...

May 11, 2020

Health and safety Human rights

National Day of Mourning – What’s the leading cause of workplace-related deaths in Canada?

What’s the leading cause of workplace-related deaths in Canada? Surprisingly, it’s asbestos. Each year, Canada recognizes April 28 as the National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed in the workplace. According to the Canadian Centre for Occupation Health...

April 28, 2020

COVID-19

Update – Canada Emergency Response Benefit and wage boost for essential workers

Department of Finance Canada made an announcement this week. They want to make sure that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit helps the people who need it. How? They have extended the eligibility requirements with the aim of being more inclusive....

April 27, 2020

COVID-19

UCTE critical workers doing their part to help flatten the curve

Front-line workers of every kind are putting themselves at risk each and every day in the fight against the novel coronavirus. While some of our members are able to work from home, others still report into work each and every...

April 20, 2020

Strategy for members in the air industry

COVID-19

Strategy for members in the air industry

Much has been happening within the last few weeks as we get used to the our current circumstances. Many of you have seen from our postings on our website or social media. Layoffs in normal times are within one employer...

April 16, 2020

Bargaining Updates COVID-19

Meeting with all locals facing layoffs

UCTE National President to meet with all locals facing layoffs In this time of uncertainty, many UCTE members are still receiving layoff notices despite the announced government programs to assist organizations. We recognize that this is raising many questions and...

April 9, 2020

Bargaining Updates COVID-19

Press release

Union calls on Feds to provide much needed assistance to airports The union representing the majority of Canadian airport authorities, Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE), is in full support of the request by the Canadian Airports Council’s (CAC), who...

April 8, 2020

Union calls on employers to rescind layoff notices

COVID-19

Union calls on employers to rescind layoff notices

Considering the federal government announcements Monday about a wage subsidy of up to 75% for the first $58,700 and the suspension of rent payments for airport authorities, UCTE is calling on all employers who have already laid off or served...

April 8, 2020