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Wrapping up 2024 in the Campaign against Lighthouse Destaffing

Wrapping up 2024 in the Campaign against Lighthouse Destaffing

2024 is on its way out, and our campaign has had an impact so far. Working with lighthouse keepers, parliamentarians, hikers, the Huu-ay-aht nation and other supporters, we succeeded in raising awareness and getting public support to keep lighthouses staffed. Unfortunately, we...

December 19, 2024

Gender in the Fire Hall part 2: Femininity, Masculinity, Solidarity

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Gender in the Fire Hall part 2: Femininity, Masculinity, Solidarity

UCTE represents airport firefighters at several Canadian airports. This two-part series looks at the issues dealt with by two of our female firefighter members as they challenge traditional barriers to women in firefighting services. “When I started with the volunteer...

December 17, 2024

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Farewell to Sandi Debelle

We want to express our sincere appreciation to Sandra Debelle, who has been working in the UCTE national office for 25 years. She embarks this month on a well-earned retirement. Sandi was known as the face of UCTE. She was...

December 16, 2024

The Social Justice Fund and Global Human Rights

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The Social Justice Fund and Global Human Rights

Our work as a union is always centered on our members’ workplaces. Nonetheless, the impact of our work has global reach. The Social Justice Fund (SJF) is an initiative of all of PSAC together. The Fund’s mission, “The promotion of the right...

December 10, 2024

SV members: bargaining vote coming up in January

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SV members: bargaining vote coming up in January

For a limited time period starting in January, SV members will be asked to vote on which dispute resolution process to use for the next round of negotiations that will begin in 2025. Read more: SV bargaining: Upcoming vote on dispute...

December 9, 2024

Gender in the Fire Hall, part 1: Pioneering Inclusion

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Gender in the Fire Hall, part 1: Pioneering Inclusion

UCTE represents airport firefighters at several Canadian airports. Union activism is a good vehicle for improving equity and inclusion in the workplace. This two-part series looks at the issues dealt with by two of our female firefighter members as they...

December 9, 2024

Mourn, Reflect, and Work to End Gender-based Violence

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Mourn, Reflect, and Work to End Gender-based Violence

December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Today we remember those who have experienced gender-based violence (GBV). It is also a time to reflect and act. We can end GBV, but we must...

December 6, 2024

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UPDATE: Tentative Agreement at YOW

UPDATE December 6: Tentative agreement reached: congratulations to the bargaining team! Workers at Ottawa International Airport, UCTE Local 70701, voted Wednesday strongly in favour of a strike mandate. This definitive show of support for their negotiating team is a response...

December 5, 2024

Federal Government plans to dip into pension surplus

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Federal Government plans to dip into pension surplus

UCTE believes the federal government should use the surplus in the Public Service Pension Plan to fix the unfair two-tier system created by the Conservative Government. Read more at: Federal pension plan: Government plans to pocket $7.4 billion to give itself...

November 29, 2024

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Lighthouse Keepers Campaign Update

Lighthouse keepers have moved off the two stations at Carmanah Point and Pachena Point as of October 25. Our campaign to stop the de-staffing of these two stations now must shift gears. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) moved ahead to implement their...

November 27, 2024