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We need input from our TI Community

There have been many issues within the Technical Inspector (TI) community over the last few years. To help us better represent your interests when we meet with the employer, UCTE would like to hear from TI members. Please complete the survey which...

May 16, 2024

Response to rumours about hybrid work for federal workers

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Response to rumours about hybrid work for federal workers

We have all heard the rumours that, come this fall, the federal government will change its hybrid work policy and require that all federal public service workers be in the office three days per week. UCTE/PSAC has not received any...

May 1, 2024

Local 80829 members to vote on new collective agreement

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Local 80829 members to vote on new collective agreement

Members at the Halifax International Airport, Local 80829, are set to vote on ratifying their collective agreement. Through mediation, a settlement was reached on April 10, 2024 for a 5-year contract that would expire on January 31, 2028. The settlement...

April 19, 2024

Supporting striking workers at Pearson Airport, Toronto

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Supporting striking workers at Pearson Airport, Toronto

Teamsters Local Union 647 members employed by Gate Gourmet at Toronto Pearson Airport have begun strike action. What this means The labour dispute will prove highly disruptive, as Gate Gourmet is the largest airline catering company operating out of Toronto....

April 17, 2024

QFL President warns delegates of the dangers facing unions

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QFL President warns delegates of the dangers facing unions

Magali Picard, the President of the Quebec Federation of Labour, and former PSAC National Vice President, addressed the 19th UCTE Triennial Convention in Montreal. In her speech she rang a warning bell about American style so called “Right-to-work” laws and...

September 22, 2023

in memoriam

In memoriam – Marc Shapiro

It is with heavy hearts we share the devasting news that Lt. Marc Shapiro with Vancouver Airport (YVR) Fire and Rescue has passed away. After beating cancer 16 years ago, Marc was recently diagnosed with an aggressive stage 4 cancer...

August 18, 2023

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UCTE’s digital presence commandeered

As some of you may have seen, UCTE’s digital presence has been commandeered by a former employee. We ask that you do not engage with this person while we continue to take steps to remove his access. Should you have...

August 17, 2023

TC Group: EG parity implementation update

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TC Group: EG parity implementation update

Following this round of bargaining, we are aware that some members in the Engineering and Scientific Support Group (EG) group have not yet received their wage adjustments negotiated at the table. Many EG members have received general economic increases, but...

August 14, 2023

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UCTE National Executive 2023-2026

The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees is proud to present its National Executive for 2023-2026, elected on July 26, 2023, in Montréal, Québec! Photo: UCTE National Executive 2023-2026 on stage after swearing in on July 26, 2023.

July 31, 2023

Just who Was Responsible for Sea Rescues? (Part 2)

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Just who Was Responsible for Sea Rescues? (Part 2)

Vancouver Fire Chief Bird told the media that the Ferngulf explosion and fire pointed to the urgent need for a coast guard. The skipper had a “perfect right to be angry,” he said. “But the city fire department can’t be...

July 21, 2023