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For our members, for Labour Day

Labour Day is a day to celebrate the contribution of workers to Canada’s socio-economic reality. One of the most frequently asked questions that union activists get is “What has the Union done for me?” We all know that it was...

September 2, 2019

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One demand for peace of mind

Members at Saint John Airport have taken the fight for good quality pensions to heart. Negotiations have not gone smoothly and the employer filed for conciliation in May. The bargaining team re-evaluated their package of demands and withdrew all proposals...

August 30, 2019

A Special mention for Canadian Guide Dogs for Blind

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A Special mention for Canadian Guide Dogs for Blind

In 2006, UCTE recognized an opportunity to make a difference in a different way. We decided that the annual golf tournament could also benefit a charity. The national president at the time, Mike Wing, said that he wanted a charity...

August 26, 2019

Negotiations are getting cold with GLPA – a bargaining update

Bargaining Updates

Negotiations are getting cold with GLPA – a bargaining update

To say that negotiations with the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA) are difficult is an understatement. The current collective agreement expired in 2016. 3 years later, negotiations are still ongoing, and it has not been easy. It is like watching...

August 23, 2019

Parks Canada bargaining: what it means for canal members

Bargaining Updates

Parks Canada bargaining: what it means for canal members

PSAC began negotiations with Parks Canada in January 2019 after the collective agreement expired August 4, 2018. Specifically, UCTE represents the Parks canal workers who work along the Rideau, the Chambly and the Sault Ste. Marie canal systems as well...

August 23, 2019

Massive changes to the Canada Labour Code

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Massive changes to the Canada Labour Code

Massive changes to the Canada Labour Code for federally regulated members – what you need to know before September 1, 2019 Over the last few months, UCTE and PSAC have been participating as part of stakeholder consultations to the government’s...

August 16, 2019

UCTE Local 00066 members delighted with federal funding announcement

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UCTE Local 00066 members delighted with federal funding announcement

On August 7th, Transport Canada made an announcement following the Port of Johnstown’s application for funding under its National Trade Corridors Fund program. It was a long process, but it was worth it. The port received $4.8 million towards infrastructure modernization....

August 14, 2019

Campaigns

For young workers, For the Future

Today, on this International Youth Day, I am going to share with you my personal experience which happens to the majority of young people today — those trying to build a career while only being offered contract work. A contractor’s...

August 12, 2019

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Elections Matter

Whether you work for a federal government department, an agency or a private employer, elections matter. Some of you are electing your employer who will negotiate the terms and conditions of your collective agreement. Others are electing one of your...

August 9, 2019

Congrats to Thunder Bay International Airport Authority’s employees

Bargaining Updates

Congrats to Thunder Bay International Airport Authority’s employees

Congratulations to the bargaining team who reached a tentative agreement with the employer today. Special thank you to Ryan Brady, Rob Kennedy, Martin Mika and Jawara Gairey for all of your hard work. The ratification kit will be ready shortly...

August 9, 2019