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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

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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

Truth and Reconciliation Week – Events and Resources

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Truth and Reconciliation Week – Events and Resources

By Mikelle Sasakamoose a UCTE member – Local 20219 Next week has been dubbed National Truth and Reconciliation Week and we will see the first, ever, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, Sept. 30. The Truth and Reconciliation...

September 24, 2021

EB group: Team discusses expanded leave, flexible work

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EB group: Team discusses expanded leave, flexible work

Last week, September 14-16, there were talks with Treasury Board for the EB Group team. During the meeting, the PSAC focused on expanding a range of leave options and potential flexible work arrangements. PSAC proposed several improvements regarding the following...

September 23, 2021

Building a Modern Union – Part III: Militancy was growing day by day

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Building a Modern Union – Part III: Militancy was growing day by day

At the end of the Great War workers were frustrated and angry with the government and businesses. There was little concern for their contribution to the war effort or the welfare of their families. Militancy was growing day by day...

September 20, 2021

International Day of Democracy — Public Service Employment Act: Your Rights During Elections

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International Day of Democracy — Public Service Employment Act: Your Rights During Elections

According to the United Nations General Assembly, September 15, since 2007, has been designated as the International Day of Democracy through a resolution to encourage governments to strengthen and consolidate democracy. That is why today we want to take the...

September 15, 2021

Building a Modern Union – Part II: Searching for unity

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Building a Modern Union – Part II: Searching for unity

An organization like the Union of Canadian Transportation Union (UCTE) or the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) does not spring out of the air fully formed. These are organizations that were built on years of hard work and effort....

September 13, 2021

2021 Canadian Firefighters Memorial Ceremony cancelled – Small Memorial Closed to the Public

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2021 Canadian Firefighters Memorial Ceremony cancelled – Small Memorial Closed to the Public

As usual, UCTE takes part in the annual memorial ceremony held in honour of fallen firefighters. The 2021 Memorial Ceremony has been cancelled. A small memorial will take place on Sunday, September 12 at 10:30 a.m. but is closed to...

September 9, 2021

Building a Modern Union – Part I: Building a union for federal workers

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Building a Modern Union – Part I: Building a union for federal workers

September 6, 2021

Important information about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Important information about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On July 19, the federal government passed new legislation making September 30 a national statutory holiday commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The designation of this day is in response to one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to...

September 1, 2021