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Convention 2020

Update – New dates for UCTE Convention

Due to the continuation of restrictions on public gatherings and given the uncertainty of when large meetings will be permitted this year, the PSAC National Board of Directors has decided to reschedule all regional and component conventions to 2021. PSAC...

May 5, 2020

International Firefighters’ Day – May 4, 2020

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International Firefighters’ Day – May 4, 2020

On this International Firefighters’ Day we recognize the hard work of all of our members who preform firefighting services at Canada’s airports. Aviation firefighting requires our members to be willing to put themselves at risk in order to protect those...

May 4, 2020

Health and safety Human rights

National Day of Mourning – What’s the leading cause of workplace-related deaths in Canada?

What’s the leading cause of workplace-related deaths in Canada? Surprisingly, it’s asbestos. Each year, Canada recognizes April 28 as the National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed in the workplace. According to the Canadian Centre for Occupation Health...

April 28, 2020

COVID-19

Update – Canada Emergency Response Benefit and wage boost for essential workers

Department of Finance Canada made an announcement this week. They want to make sure that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit helps the people who need it. How? They have extended the eligibility requirements with the aim of being more inclusive....

April 27, 2020

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Senseless loss of a retired UCTE member – Tom Bagley

People across Canada are trying to wrap their heads around the senseless killing of more than 15 people in a small Nova Scotia community. One of those who lost their lives in this tragedy was retired UCTE member, Brother Tom...

April 20, 2020

COVID-19

UCTE critical workers doing their part to help flatten the curve

Front-line workers of every kind are putting themselves at risk each and every day in the fight against the novel coronavirus. While some of our members are able to work from home, others still report into work each and every...

April 20, 2020

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Profile of a member: Justine Etzkorn – CCG, Principal Lightkeeper

Local 20232 Given the current circumstances of the pandemic, the work of some of our members is considered a crucial service. Sister Justine Etzkorn is one of them. For the past 20 years she has been a lightkeeper in British...

April 17, 2020

Strategy for members in the air industry

COVID-19

Strategy for members in the air industry

Much has been happening within the last few weeks as we get used to the our current circumstances. Many of you have seen from our postings on our website or social media. Layoffs in normal times are within one employer...

April 16, 2020

Bargaining Updates COVID-19

Meeting with all locals facing layoffs

UCTE National President to meet with all locals facing layoffs In this time of uncertainty, many UCTE members are still receiving layoff notices despite the announced government programs to assist organizations. We recognize that this is raising many questions and...

April 9, 2020

Bargaining Updates COVID-19 Media releases and statements

Press release

Union calls on Feds to provide much needed assistance to airports The union representing the majority of Canadian airport authorities, Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE), is in full support of the request by the Canadian Airports Council’s (CAC), who...

April 8, 2020