International Equal Pay Day
All workers have the right to equal compensation for work of equal value, regardless of gender. It’s easy to say, and easy to agree with, but not so simple to put into practice. Pay Equity in Canada Canada adopted the...
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Wear Black August 19
Next Wednesday August 19 is the next monthly National Day of Solidarity for Treasury Board bargaining. Wear black in the workplace to show your support for your bargaining teams. If uniform requirements prevent that, you’ll find other ways to show...
Wear Black to Work July 15
Treasury Board members: The next National Day of Solidarity is Wednesday, July 15. Actions are also scheduled for the third Wednesday of each coming month. The call is for members to wear black in the workplace. If you have uniform...
Representation at Regional Conferences
UCTE delegations turned out strong at PSAC regional conferences this year. PSAC Quebec Region held its triennial convention May 22–24 in Quebec City. PSAC B.C. was May 22–24 in Victoria. Four UCTE members were elected to the BC Regional Council:...
Join a Townhall Meeting to Get Involved in Bargaining
Virtual townhalls for members in the PA, SV, TC, and EB groups will be held throughout July. Attend a townhall to get the latest updates, ask questions, and learn how we can build our collective strength at the bargaining table...
Treasury Board members: Wear Black on June 17
The next National Day of Solidarity is June 17. Treasury Board members are asked to wear black in the workplace to show the employer that workers are united. We encourage members to: The last National Day of Solidarity was April...
PA Group: FPSLRB Decision on Public Interest Commission Process
The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLRB) has agreed with PSAC’s request to bypass the Public Interest Commission (PIC) process for the PA bargaining group. The PA bargaining team is reviewing the decision and will assess our next steps. As previously announced, the...
NAV CANADA Members Ratify Tentative Agreement
UCTE would like to give a special shout out to the NAV CANADA bargaining team members who spent over two years bargaining with the employer. With the support of the membership, they stuck to their principles and refused to accept...
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...
Become a Member in Good Standing in One Simple Step
Canadian labour law requires that every worker who is protected by a collective bargaining agreement must pay dues to the bargaining agent. The union negotiates and enforces the agreement for everyone in the bargaining unit. Under Canadian labour law, everyone...