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Building a Better Future: June 12th and the Fight against Child Labour

Building a Better Future: June 12th and the Fight against Child Labour

The United Nations’ World Day Against Child Labour is observed annually on June 12th to raise awareness and take action against child labour worldwide. It is an initiative led by the International Labour Organization (ILO), a specialized agency of the...

June 12, 2023

Building Solidarity: The Canadian Labour Movement’s Support for Indigenous Rights

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Building Solidarity: The Canadian Labour Movement’s Support for Indigenous Rights

The Canadian Labour Movement has played a significant role in advocating for Indigenous rights in Canada, with particular involvement from organizations such as the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). These unions...

June 8, 2023

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UCTE Statement on Pride Month 2023

The relationship between the LGBTQ2S+ rights movement and the Canadian labour movement has been intertwined and mutually supportive, driven by shared goals of equality, fairness, and social justice. The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) and the Public Service Alliance...

June 7, 2023

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Celebrating Global Day of Parents 2023

Today we celebrate the annual United Nations Global Day of Parents! Parents play a critical role in shaping the lives of future Canadian workers, fostering love, care, and understanding. Explore the growing recognition of family support as a vital component...

June 1, 2023

Treasury Board ratification votes to be held May 24 to June 16

Bargaining Updates Collective Agreements Collective Bargaining PSAC Treasury Board

Treasury Board ratification votes to be held May 24 to June 16

Ratification votes for PSAC members in the four Treasury Board groups will begin on May 24 and end on June 16 at noon ET. In order for PSAC members to receive their new rates of pay, retroactive pay, and lump...

May 17, 2023

Ratification Kit: Treasury Board – Technical Services (TC)

Collective Agreements Collective Bargaining Treasury Board

Summary of TC group tentative agreement

After more than two years of negotiations and historic strike action by PSAC members across the country, our TC bargaining team reached a tentative agreement for more than 10,000 members in the Technical Services (TC) group under Treasury Board. These are just a...

May 9, 2023