Latest UCTE News

Response from UCTE concerning Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for CPA

The federal government has made its policy clear: all employees of the core public administration must attest to being fully vaccinated to keep working. It is the employer’s responsibility to provide a safe working environment and to equip workers with...

October 13, 2021

World Day for Decent Work – Stories of some social activists of the past who made history

Labour history PSAC

World Day for Decent Work – Stories of some social activists of the past who made history

Today, October 7, 2021 is the World Day for Decent Work, and UCTE wants to take the time to highlight the history of activists in the trade union movement. The day was launched by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)...

October 7, 2021

Women’s History month – Glenda Cushing’s story

Equity Labour history PSAC UCTE history

Women’s History month – Glenda Cushing’s story

October was designated as Women’s History Month by the Government of Canada in 1992. This month is an annual celebration of the achievements and contributions of women throughout Canada’s history. Women’s History Month includes International Day of the Girl on...

October 6, 2021

Building a Modern Union – Part V: Unite or die!

Labour history PSAC UCTE history

Building a Modern Union – Part V: Unite or die!

Three years after its expulsion from the Civil Service Federation (CSF), the Civil Service Association of Ottawa (CSAO) and the Amalgamated Civil Servants of Canada (ACSC) merged giving it a united voice to 25,000 members in a new organization called...

October 4, 2021

World Maritime Day – The Grey Zone: Machias Seal Island

Labour history

World Maritime Day – The Grey Zone: Machias Seal Island

For World Maritime Day, UCTE decided to tell you the story of a somewhat nebulous area between Canada and the United States. For approximately 250 years, Machias Seal Island has been the source of conflict between the United States and...

September 30, 2021

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Trail Blazers : An Anthology of Indigenous Heroes

Equity

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Trail Blazers : An Anthology of Indigenous Heroes

By Mikelle Sasakamoose a UCTE member – Local 20219 Presented by the Pacific Aboriginal Network (PAN) of Indigenous federal public servants in Pacific Region in honour of the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, here is...

September 30, 2021

Uncategorized

Member survey: We need your input

At the start of each term, UCTE hosts a focus group to hear from the members what they like about their union, what they don’t like and where can we improve. In short: the good, the bad and the ugly. ...

September 29, 2021

SV Bargaining: team proposes improved working conditions and work-life balance

Bargaining Updates PSAC

SV Bargaining: team proposes improved working conditions and work-life balance

The Operational Services (SV Group) continued bargaining with Treasury Board on September 21-23, 2021, discussing fair wages, improved working conditions and work-life balance. The bargaining team proposed several improvements, including: Fair wages, allowances and premiums Improving ships’ crews’ working conditions Expanding flexible working arrangements Strengthening protections...

September 28, 2021

PA bargaining: Team proposes leave improvements, more flexible hours

Bargaining Updates PSAC

PA bargaining: Team proposes leave improvements, more flexible hours

The Program and Administrative Services (PA) bargaining team discussed expanding a range of leave options and flexible hours of work during talks with Treasury Board September 21-23. PSAC bargaining team proposed several improvements concerning: Enhancing sick leave Expanding leave for...

September 27, 2021

Building a Modern Union – Part IV: Building solidarity was hard work

Labour history PSAC UCTE history

Building a Modern Union – Part IV: Building solidarity was hard work

The Civil Service Federation (CSF) did not operate as a union. Its name said it all – it was a federation of associations. A key role was helping small local association come together into larger ones in an attempt to...

September 27, 2021