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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

Bargaining Updates

Not on our members backs!

Swissport Fuellers at the Vancouver Airport have been struggling to get a deal since October 2021. After living through several layoffs due to Covid, the employer wants to undermine the health benefits of the remaining employees while offering them a...

February 1, 2022

Awards and scholarships PSAC

Bert Farwell – Union Warrior Award

On January 27, recognition awards were given by the PSAC BC Regional Council to recognize and celebrate the tireless work our members do every day in their locals, their committees or councils, and their communities. It’s a way for us...

January 31, 2022