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International Mother Language Day – A Touching Story by Captain Mohammad Ali

International Mother Language Day, proclaimed by UNESCO in November 1999, is celebrated on February 21, every year. One of our members took the time to explain the importance of this day and to tell us about his personal experience. Mohammad...

February 21, 2022

Uncategorized

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 18, 2022

Phoenix

UCTE welcomes new members – Transport Canada attempts to resolve pay problems caused by Phoenix

In the past few months, UCTE raised concerns on numerous avenues on problems at Transport Canada regarding the Pay and Compensation Branch. There was a lack of response and it has caused a lot of frustration on our members. After...

February 17, 2022

Equity

Black History Month: Meet Pansy Green

By Pansy Green a UCTE member – Local 00018 My name is Pansy Green, I work for Transport Canada in Corporate Services. Although I was not very active in the union in the first few years of my employment, I...

February 16, 2022

Health and safety

UCTE Airport Firefighters Cancer Survey

Over the last few years, the number of reports that we have heard about current and former airport firefighters being diagnosed with various forms of cancer has increased. That is why we have launched a Cancer Awareness Campaign to better...

February 14, 2022

Bargaining Updates

Update – Parks Canada Bargaining

A meeting was held between members of the Parks Canada team to prioritize their outstanding issues. Here are some of the issues they discussed during this meeting: Constraining the employer’s right to demand medical certificates Parity between park wardens and other...

February 11, 2022

Treasury Board bargaining — Important Information

Bargaining Updates

Treasury Board bargaining — Important Information

Since the last update on Treasury Board bargaining, several communications have been posted on the PSAC website. Below is important information on common issues to the SV, PA, TC and EB groups. Common Issues Negotiations on Common Issues took place...

February 10, 2022

Negotiations stalled: Swissport fuellers at YVR vote to strike

Bargaining Updates

Negotiations stalled: Swissport fuellers at YVR vote to strike

VANCOUVER – Aircraft fuellers at Vancouver International Airport have voted in favour of taking strike action against Swissport Canada. Swissport manages the refuelling of almost all passenger and cargo aircraft at YVR. Public Service Alliance of Canada regional executive vice...

February 9, 2022

Post-secondary scholarship applications are now open!

Awards and scholarships

Post-secondary scholarship applications are now open!

UCTE is pleased to announce that applications are open once again for our two $2,500 post-secondary scholarships. Deadline: August 24, 2022 As a union, we’re committed to fairness in the workplace and beyond. For us, fairness means equality of opportunity...

February 8, 2022

Equity

Black History Month: Recognizing the Contributions of Rosemary Brown

Originally from Jamaica, Rosemary Brown was the first Black woman in Canada to be elected to a provincial legislature, and also the first woman to run for the leadership of a federal political party. Born in 1930, she immigrated to...

February 7, 2022