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Congratulations to members at Fredericton Airport!

On May 2nd, members at Fredericton International Airport Authority voted in favour of their tentative agreement yesterday. The new four-year agreement reflects improvements for work-life balance as well as increases in some allowances. The bargaining team was able to secure...

May 4, 2019

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The 1980 CR Strike

Today, April 24, is Administrative Professionals Day. As a union that represents a great number of administrative professionals, we obviously want to take this opportunity to recognize the invaluable work they accomplish every day. Indeed, administrative professionals have shaped our...

April 18, 2019

Bargaining Updates

Swissport Ltd. shows up unprepared

Airplane fuelers at Vancouver Airport were left baffled after their employer abruptly walked away from the bargaining table late last month. The bargaining team had been prepared to talk about new part-time positions that Swissport wanted to introduce for the...

April 11, 2019

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Equal Pay Day – April 9

Canadian women still need to work an extra three-and-a-half months to earn what a man does in a year. That’s why Equal Pay Day is being celebrated on April 9: on average, a woman would have to work until today...

April 9, 2019

Bargaining Updates

Deal reached at Timmins Airport

Members of local 00075 (Timmins Victor Power Airport) voted in favour of a new collective agreement earlier today. This particular round of bargaining was punctuated by the possibility of a strike, which loomed throughout most of March. The 19 airport...

April 1, 2019

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The 2019 Federal Budget

The 2019 budget, released yesterday, identifies a number of areas set to receive fresh funding. For many of our members, increased funding in key areas will be welcome news. There are, however, legislative proposals that are cause for concern. Phoenix...

March 21, 2019

#DreamBig: Win one of two $2,500 scholarships from UCTE

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#DreamBig: Win one of two $2,500 scholarships from UCTE

As a union, we’re committed to fairness in the workplace and beyond. For us, fairness means equality of opportunity – it means that all Canadians should be able to access higher education, regardless of their financial situation. It’s for these...

March 18, 2019

Night owls working 9 to 5: rethinking how to make a livin’

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Night owls working 9 to 5: rethinking how to make a livin’

Just a few days ago, most Canadians had their collective circadian rhythms jostled by the start of daylight savings time. The bi-annual ritual is one of many modern-day factors that disrupt our sleep and affect our health, alertness and productivity....

March 15, 2019

Be prepared! Back to the table with Parks Canada

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Be prepared! Back to the table with Parks Canada

Be prepared. It’s the Boy Scout’s motto and a lesson that Parks Canada’s representatives still need to learn. As we head into the next round of bargaining, from March 12 to the 14, we hope Parks Canada will be better...

March 11, 2019

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Strike on hold at Timmins Airport

TIMMINS – The City of Timmins and the union representing workers at the Timmins Airport have resumed negotiations; a strike which was set to start on Monday, March 4 at 6 p.m. is temporarily on hold. The 19 airport workers...

March 4, 2019