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Update: Phoenix general damages – Retired and former members

After months of waiting, retired and former PSAC members finally have access to Phoenix general damages. Any former member, legal representative of a former member or estate of a deceased member who worked for the federal public service between 2016 and 2020, and is...

December 17, 2021

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Biography – Percy Bourne

Today we bring you the biography of Percy Bourne, a former UCTE president. An important pillar of the union, Percy Bourne, a former UCTE National President, began his involvement with the Montreal Airport Local as a radio operator. When the...

December 13, 2021

Human Rights are also Workers’ Rights — Human Rights Day

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Human Rights are also Workers’ Rights — Human Rights Day

Since 1948, Human Rights Day has been celebrated to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly. This event has made history for all human beings around the world. From that moment,...

December 10, 2021

Update: Moratorium lifted on automatic leave cash-out – Treasury Board members

Bargaining Updates PSAC

Update: Moratorium lifted on automatic leave cash-out – Treasury Board members

PSAC and Treasury Board have reached an agreement to lift the moratorium on the automatic cash-out of vacation and compensatory leave for the PA, TC, EB, SV and FB groups. In previous years, in order to address the shortcomings of the Phoenix...

December 9, 2021

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Biography – Guy Jacob

Today we bring you the biography of Guy Jacob, a former UCTE president. It all started when he became president of UCTE at the 1972 convention; he was twice re-elected to the office, in 1975 and 1978. Before the union...

December 8, 2021

December 6th, 2021 – Day of Action on Violence Against Women

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December 6th, 2021 – Day of Action on Violence Against Women

In collaboration with Denise Reynolds, UCTE Human Rights Officer In the late afternoon of December 6th, 1989, a gunman arrived at the École Polytechnique in Montréal armed with a semi-automatic assault rifle and hatred in his heart.[1] The 25-year-old made his...

December 6, 2021

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Drone Safety Day

Transport Canada is inviting Canadians to celebrate the first National Drone Safety Awareness Day, a day set aside to raise awareness about drone safety. Canada wants to educate the public about safe drone practices and showcase the interesting and innovative ways...

December 3, 2021

International Day of Persons with Disabilities — Important Information for our Members

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities — Important Information for our Members

In collaboration with Marie-Claude Chapman, UCTE Labour Relations Officer The date December 3rd is proclaimed by the United Nations as the International Day of Disabled Persons. It is estimated that some 450 million people live with a mental or neurological...

December 3, 2021

Updates : Treasury Board bargaining – PA, EB, SV and TC group and Common issues

Bargaining Updates PSAC

Updates : Treasury Board bargaining – PA, EB, SV and TC group and Common issues

Recently, several updates were communicated by the PSAC regarding the Treasury Board negotiations for our members in the PA, EB, SV and TC groups. PA group Treasury Board started negotiations off on the wrong foot with Program and Administrative Services (PA) this round by putting...

December 1, 2021

Dumping Day With our Members: Roy Alemao, Shawn Jordan, Timothy Robicheau and Paul Oliver

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Dumping Day With our Members: Roy Alemao, Shawn Jordan, Timothy Robicheau and Paul Oliver

The end of November is finally here, a very important time of year for our members on the South western Shore’s of Nova Scotia. Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 1st, it will be Dumping Day, and the opening of the lobster season....

November 30, 2021