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200 years ago, Scottish workers went on strike for Democracy

In 1820 the workers of Scotland held a general strike. Lead by the weavers, 60,000 workers took part stopping almost all production in April. It was not a strike for wages or union recognition, it was a strike for democratic...

September 15, 2020

Agreement finally reached for Parks Canada members

Bargaining Updates

Agreement finally reached for Parks Canada members

It’s been a long and painful process, but it’s over! This is a big win for our members. PSAC was able to reach a tentative agreement with the employer: competitive wage increases, greater parity with core public administration, Phoenix compensation, better...

September 14, 2020

2020 Canadian Firefighters Virtual Memorial Ceremony

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2020 Canadian Firefighters Virtual Memorial Ceremony

As usual, UCTE will be taking part in the annual memorial ceremony held in honour of fallen firefighters. This year, due to the pandemic, the event will be held virtually on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Here is the video of...

September 10, 2020

Labour history

The origins of Labour Day

For Labour Day 2020, we’re taking a trip into the past and telling you the story of the very first Labour Day. Have you ever wondered where it all started? The answer is Toronto—way back in 1872. The first thing...

September 7, 2020

FAQs about Treasury Board ratification votes

Bargaining Updates Phoenix

FAQs about Treasury Board ratification votes

Voting has started for the ratification of collective agreements at the PA, TC, EB and SV tables. Here are answers to some of the more frequently asked questions that we are receiving: What if I can’t find my PSAC ID...

September 3, 2020

Canadian Labour Congress Webinar: A worker-centric recovery plan

COVID-19 Health and safety

Canadian Labour Congress Webinar: A worker-centric recovery plan

On Thursday, September 3, 1:30 p.m. ET the CLC will be hosting a webinar at which they will share their worker-centric recovery plan in a post-COVID era. This plan is based upon the feedback they received from workers earlier this...

August 31, 2020

Campaigns

UPDATE – Wabush Airport’s Firefighters

UCTE continues to fight for firefighter services at Wabush Airport despite Transport Canada refusing to respond to either the public or UCTE and ending airport firefighting as of next week. Small communities and industries such as Wabush, Labrador City and...

August 27, 2020

PSAC ratification kits and votes – EB, TC, PA & SV Groups

Bargaining Updates

PSAC ratification kits and votes – EB, TC, PA & SV Groups

Last July 21 and 23, the negotiating teams succeeded in reaching an agreement in principle with the Treasury Board for the EB and TC Groups. The ratifications kits are now available: [fusion_button link=”http://psacunion.ca/sites/psac/files/attachments/pdfs/2020-07-24_eb_rat_kit_en_final.pdf” text_transform=”” title=”” target=”_self” link_attributes=”” alignment=”” modal=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility”...

August 27, 2020

How long has the term “unemployment insurance” been used?

Labour history

How long has the term “unemployment insurance” been used?

It all started in the 1930s. In those days, if you didn’t have a job you were sent to federal relief camps to work for paltry wages. These camps were in isolated areas—you had no contact with your family, living...

August 25, 2020

International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend – What you should know

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International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend – What you should know

Lighthouses have a romantic appeal, tourists are attracted to them, and post cards are printed. But they are more than historic relics. They play a key role in maintaining maritime safety and preventing environmental disasters from occurring in our oceans....

August 22, 2020