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National Aviation Day: 1978 – The Cranbrook, B.C. Plane Crash: What Really Happened?

In 1978, on February 11, Pacific Western Airlines Flight 314, a Boeing 737-200, crashed at Cranbrook International Airport in British Columbia. The tragedy claimed the lives of 42 of the 49 people aboard. In 1978 the Cranbrook Airport was considered...

February 23, 2022

Swissport update: strike training begins today

Bargaining Updates

Swissport update: strike training begins today

Members of Local 20221 working as fuellers at Vancouver Airport gave their bargaining team an overwhelming strike mandate at a vote held in early February. Today they are gathering to take strike training and discuss next steps in their fight for a...

February 22, 2022

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

Equity

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