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World Maritime Day 2020 – An important year

As a union with members working in domestic and international waters, we would like to take a moment to celebrate World Maritime Day. During the pandemic, as always, these members have played a key role in supporting Canadians. Here are...

September 24, 2020

New PSAC National Executive Vice-President: Sharon DeSousa

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New PSAC National Executive Vice-President: Sharon DeSousa

As mentioned in a previous article, on September 16, 2020, Sister Magali Picard announced her resignation as the National Executive Vice-President of the PSAC. Yesterday, September 22, 2020, Sister Sharon DeSousa becomes the new Vice-President of the National Executive of...

September 23, 2020

Bargaining Updates COVID-19

COVID-19 impacts jobs at Nav Canada

On September 22, 2020 several of our members received layoff notices from Nav Canada citing the impact of COVID-19 upon the air industry as the cause. According to a message sent to staff by Neil Wilson, President and CEO of...

September 22, 2020

Steven Binder – Firefighting both on and off the clock

Awards and scholarships

Steven Binder – Firefighting both on and off the clock

Congratulations to Brother Steven Binder who was awarded the position of Volunteer Fire Chief for the Reserve Mines Fire Department. Many of you know him from many UCTE education conferences and conventions as he is also the president of Local...

September 22, 2020

PSAC National Executive Vice-President Resigns

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PSAC National Executive Vice-President Resigns

Thank you Sister Magali Picard After much thought, On September 16, 2020 Sister Magali Picard announced her resignation from the position of PSAC National Executive Vice-President citing a need to focus on her family. UCTE thanks Sister Picard for her...

September 17, 2020

200 years ago, Scottish workers went on strike for Democracy

Human rights Labour history

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