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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

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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

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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

COVID-19: PSAC strike votes and union events suspended

COVID-19 Health and safety

COVID-19: PSAC strike votes and union events suspended

Strike votes As the number of reported cases of the coronavirus rise in Canada, it is important that PSAC take precautions and act proactively to safeguard the health and safety of our members, as well as the Canadian public. In...

March 13, 2020

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Equality on International Women’s Day

We need to get things moving for working women in Canada. We have pay equity. Women of working age earned on average 13.3% less per hour than men in 2018, according to a La Presse article citing a Statistics Canada...

March 8, 2020

COVID-19 – Information and guidance for employees in Canada

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COVID-19 – Information and guidance for employees in Canada

UCTE has been monitoring the evolving coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) situation closely. We have noticed that many of our employers have provided some information and guidance to employees. As many UCTE members work in or have close contact with the transportation...

March 5, 2020

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Today is #PinkShirtDay2020 – Stop harassment

Harassment has been and continues to be an important issue for members in the workplace. There can be devastating effects both on the mental and physical health of a person experiencing harassment. They often feel confused about what does or...

February 26, 2020

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NEW T-SHIRTS

Check out the new t-shirts! We have limited quantities. Contact your RVP if you want one Chris Bussey RVP Atlantic 709-437-6099 busseyc@psac-afpc.com François Paradis RVP Quebec 418-573-8594 ucteparadis@psac-afpc.com Martin Mika RVP Ontario 705-518-0080 mikam@psac-afpc.com Mike Tennant RVP Prairies and the...

February 24, 2020

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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 20, 2020