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A brief history of Russian-Ukrainian relations and war

It’s been 1 year since the tyrannical President Putin of Russia rolled tanks over the Ukrainian border from Belarus and began his latest escalation in a war that has been ongoing since his 2014 invasion and annexation of the Crimean...

February 24, 2023

The enduring legacy of slavery in North American prison labour

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The enduring legacy of slavery in North American prison labour

Slavery was officially abolished throughout the British Empire, including Canada, on 1 August 1834[1], by the coming into effect of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. Canada had already made baby steps toward abolishing slavery 41 years earlier, in 1793,...

February 21, 2023

Human rights Job Action

Constructive Dismissal

Do you know what it means? Has it happened to you? You have rights and responsibilities when it comes to exercising those rights.

February 17, 2023

Local 20215 at Prince Rupert Airport Ratifies Collective Agreement

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Local 20215 at Prince Rupert Airport Ratifies Collective Agreement

The membership of UCTE Local 20215 has ratified the tentative agreement reached on December 15, 2022. The agreement will expire on December 31, 2025.

February 16, 2023

NAV CANADA: Registration open to cast your ratification votes!

Bargaining Updates PSAC

NAV CANADA: Registration open to cast your ratification votes!

Between February 20-March 3, UCTE-NAV CANADA members will have the opportunity to vote on the NAV CANADA tentative agreement reached with the employer due to the hard work and dedication of the NAV CANADA bargaining team and members across the...

February 13, 2023

Equity Human rights

Chloe Cooley, a Black Woman Enslaved

On March 14, 1793, after spending her life enslaved, Chloe Cooley, a young black woman was abducted by enslaver Adam Vrooman (who’d purchased her only a few months prior from another Ontario slave owner, Benjamin Hardison) and sold over the...

February 8, 2023

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Tax season – T4 or a T4A?

With tax season upon us, this is a reminder that union locals may also need to issue either a T4 or T4A. What is the difference between a T4 or a T4A? A T4 is issued to any member who...

February 6, 2023

Black Union Members Built an Organization to Fight for Change

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Black Union Members Built an Organization to Fight for Change

During the 1980s, workers of colour involved in their unions and the broader Ontario Labour movement, began to meet at the Ontario Federation of Labour conventions. Their efforts gave birth to the “Ontario Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.” One of...

February 3, 2023

Tentative agreement reached for UCTE members working at NAV CANADA

Bargaining Updates

Tentative agreement reached for UCTE members working at NAV CANADA

The NAV CANADA bargaining team is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached with the employer, securing many improvements for members. The agreement was possible because of the dedication and perseverance of the NAV CANADA bargaining team...

February 1, 2023

Parks Canada: Wages and working conditions remain top concerns

Bargaining Updates

Parks Canada: Wages and working conditions remain top concerns

The Parks Canada bargaining team met with the employer on January 17-19 to discuss non-monetary items and to table monetary proposals to improve working conditions for more than 5,000 Parks Canada members across the country. Read the full PSAC Monetary...

February 1, 2023