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Biography – Don Bennett

Today we bring you the biography of Don Bennett, a former UCTE president. Don Bennett was the very first president of the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees. He began working in 1959 for Parks Canada on the Rideau Canal. The...

January 25, 2022

Bargaining Updates Health and safety

St. John’s Airport reach agreement

Earlier this afternoon, the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees and St. John’s International Airport reached an understanding that will see the airport remain open while addressing the concerns of the airport firefighters. The mediated settlement gives protection to the members...

January 20, 2022

Bargaining Updates Health and safety

Update: St. John’s Airport Firefighters

The situation at St. John’s International Airport has been difficult for everyone involved – the employees and the community. At the union’s request yesterday, the employer agreed to meet with a federal mediator in order to resolve the issues that...

January 19, 2022

UCTE Response to Crisis at St. John’s Airport

Bargaining Updates Health and safety

UCTE Response to Crisis at St. John’s Airport

Employer action severely impacts St. John’s Airport’s ability to provide emergency response. The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees has said the blame for slowdowns at the St. John’s International Airport lays squarely at the feet of airport management. They claim...

January 17, 2022

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Biography – Dave Rush

Today we bring you the biography of Dave Rush, a former UCTE president. The first elected UCTE President was also from the Dorval local. At the 1968 convention Brother Dave Rush ran and won. The biography has been added on...

January 13, 2022

Conversion Therapies Now Illegal in Canada

Equity

Conversion Therapies Now Illegal in Canada

January 7, 2022 marks an important date for people who are part of the LGBTQ2S+ community in Canada — conversion therapies are now illegal. UCTE wants to take the time to explain what conversion therapy is and the path taken...

January 11, 2022

PSAC

Biography – John McLermon

Today we bring you the biography of John McLermon, a former UCTE president. An important pillar of the union, John McLermon was the President of the Canadian Union of Transportation Employees for a term of 3 years. Prior to joining...

January 6, 2022

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Highlights of 2021 for UCTE Members

The National Office team first would like to take the time to wish all members a Happy New Year. Over the past two years, times have changed. We have adapted to new work environments. Many of our members have made...

January 3, 2022

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Happy holidays and happy new year

This year the UCTE national office will be closed between December 24, 2021 and January 4, 2022 inclusive. The office will re-open on Wednesday January 5. We wish you a happy holiday season and a happy new year!

December 23, 2021

COVID-19 PSAC

Temporary changes to 699 leave; PSAC policy grievance decisions expected in January

A decision is expected by late January 2022 on PSAC’s policy grievances defending the use of 699 leave for federal public service workers during the pandemic. PSAC presented its case against Treasury Board for restricting the use of 699 leave for members who were unable to work because...

December 22, 2021