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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

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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

Available now: Christine Collins Memorial Scholarship

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Available now: Christine Collins Memorial Scholarship

At its 2023 National Convention, UCTE members created the Christine Collins Memorial Scholarship “to promote women’s activities, rights and leadership within the union movement.” It provides up to $5000 for post-secondary education or any activities which enhance our members’ ability to promote the...

November 20, 2024

UCTE Wins Scheduling Case for Firefighter Members

Grievance and Arbitration

UCTE Wins Scheduling Case for Firefighter Members

An arbitration award restores our Local 60605 firefighter members at Moncton airport to their schedules. The grievance, filed in 2022, arose from the employer, Greater Moncton Airport Authority, changing firefighters’ schedules from 18-hour shifts to 12-hour shifts. UCTE and the...

November 7, 2024

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Mourning the Honourable Murray Sinclair

Along with so many other organizations and individuals, the UCTE mourns the honourable Murray Sinclair, who passed away yesterday. We send our condolences to his family and friends. Senator, Judge, and Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Sinclair guided...

November 5, 2024

Shortfalls in Airport Firefighting Regulations can Increase Risk for Air Travelers

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Shortfalls in Airport Firefighting Regulations can Increase Risk for Air Travelers

UCTE: Aviation regulations should be raised to international standards for release 10:45 a.m. November 5, 2024 New research shows how Canada is not meeting its domestic or international requirements under the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), says the Union of...

November 5, 2024