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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

Awards and scholarships

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

Health and safety

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

Health and safety Human rights

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

Bargaining Updates

Negotiations – Treasury Board Updates – SV and EB Group

Two updates on Treasury Board negotiations have recently been released for the SV group and the EB group. The SV group was before the Public Interest Commission (PIC) from January 22 to 24, and PSAC received the recommendations of the...

February 19, 2020

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A member’s profile: Jimmy Mailhot – CCG hovercraft mechanic

Local 10117 For the past 4 years, Jimmy Mailhot has been a hovercraft mechanic (Local 10117) for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Since 2016, he has been involved in his Local 10117—first as the Vice President and now President. There...

February 18, 2020

Congratulations message to members at YSJ members

Bargaining Updates

Congratulations message to members at YSJ members

[…] Congratulations on achieving great success at the negotiating table in changing your existing pension plan to a defined benefit pension plan. […] We are impressed that your members held together and fully supported this important demand. You are only the...

February 14, 2020

Black History Month 2020 – Did You Know?

Labour history

Black History Month 2020 – Did You Know?

Canada’s unions call on the government to take meaningful actions to address the disparities in employment for Black workers. We want to acknowledge that social injustice is still present. Did you know that hate crimes based on religion, race or...

February 12, 2020