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PM’s new wage subsidy program welcomed

On Monday March 30th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a wage subsidy to help all businesses, big or small, including charities and not-for-profits to a maximum 75% wage subsidy. Although details are short on how the program will be implemented...

March 31, 2020

Meeting with Ministers Garneau and Morneau

Bargaining Updates COVID-19

Meeting with Ministers Garneau and Morneau

The Canadian Labour Congress and some of its affiliate unions that included the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees met with Minister Garneau and Minister Morneau to discuss the impact of the novel coronavirus upon the airline industry on Saturday March...

March 30, 2020

Working with Transport Canada – Training and harassment issues

Bargaining Updates Health and safety

Working with Transport Canada – Training and harassment issues

Working with Transport Canada to address training and harassment process issues During discussions at Transport Canada’s last national union-management consultation, the employer finally heard the concerns raised by the bargaining agents about two important issues: training for all members and...

March 30, 2020

What you need to know about Employment Insurance

COVID-19

What you need to know about Employment Insurance

In 2020, who would have believed that we would be living through such a major crisis as a pandemic? COVID-19 has put Canada and the rest of the world in a crisis situation. Many people are being laid off for...

March 27, 2020

COVID-19 Health and safety

Calls to the national office

The UCTE national office has received many telephone calls from members who are reaching out to us for assistance. For those reasons, we will reply to all phone calls by email. We are asking that you please leave a message...

March 24, 2020

The impact of the novel coronavirus on members

Health and safety

The impact of the novel coronavirus on members

The ever-changing situation as a result of the novel coronavirus has already had many impacts on our members. Here is a brief summary of what some of our members are experiencing to date: General Many worksites have members who have...

March 23, 2020

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Health and safety Human rights

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Everyone has the right to be treated equally in the workplace. This right is guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Although human rights matters may fall under federal, provincial or territorial jurisdiction, all levels of government take...

March 21, 2020

Wabush Airport firefighting and the community at risk

Bargaining Updates Campaigns Health and safety Human rights

Wabush Airport firefighting and the community at risk

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March 19, 2020

COVID-19 – Impact of corona virus on UCTE work

COVID-19 Health and safety

COVID-19 – Impact of corona virus on UCTE work

Sister and Brothers, As you are aware, the PSAC and UCTE are continuing to monitor the developments of COVID-19 and its impact on union business. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures and we are taking the following steps: National...

March 13, 2020

COVID-19 and the UCTE Convention – A message from the National President

Health and safety

COVID-19 and the UCTE Convention – A message from the National President

Sisters and Brothers, To say that the novel coronavirus is top of mind for everyone is an understatement. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) provides up to date information about the spread of the virus across Canada and the...

March 13, 2020