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NavCan Pay Updates

Our members at Nav Canada recently ratified a new collective agreement. New rates of pay will take effect shortly; likewise, retroactive payments will be issued over the coming months. New rates of pay The new rates of pay will take...

January 30, 2019

Human rights Labour history

Dr. King and the labour movement

On Monday, January 21, Americans will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day: a federal holiday that honours the civil rights leader’s legacy. Dr. King is most remembered for his fearless and tireless work advocating for racial equality – and rightly...

January 21, 2019

Bargaining Updates

Bumpy negotiations at YQY

Update: UCTE and the J. A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport Authority will be in mediation from January 29 to January 31. We will keep you updated of any further developments. Negotiations with J. A. Douglas McCurdy Airport in Sydney, Nova Scotia...

January 7, 2019

Bargaining Updates

Agreement reached at Halifax Airport

Congratulations to members of Local 80829 at Halifax Airport Authority who voted to accept a new collective agreement. Apart from salary increases, highlights include: The addition of a new committee to deal with mental health and wellness in the workplace...

December 20, 2018

Every second counts: our advice to Transport Canada

Health and safety

Every second counts: our advice to Transport Canada

UCTE recently submitted a series of recommendations regarding the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Transport Canada had solicited our input as part of its attempt to “modernize” the regulations, which affect aviation and activities related to aeronautics. Right off the bat, Transport...

December 19, 2018

Signed! Nav Canada members have a new collective agreement.

Bargaining Updates

Signed! Nav Canada members have a new collective agreement.

After a successful ratification vote, Nav Canada members have a new collective agreement. Throughout the negotiations, the bargaining team remained focused on two goals: deny all concessions and obtain a fair economic increase. The tentative agreement lived up to those...

December 19, 2018

Bargaining Updates Phoenix

TB Negotiations reach impasse

The PSAC bargaining teams that represent the federal public-sector workers have declared an impasse at the bargaining table. This is a direct result of the government’s delays and insulting counter-offers. Among their most contentious proposals is a laughable wage offer. The...

December 11, 2018

Health and safety Human rights Job Action Labour history Pensions

Why we strike

Let’s face it: no one enjoys going on strike. In Canada, the overwhelming majority of collective agreements are signed without ever having to resort to job action. But in rare cases, a strike is necessary. Members who vote in favour...

November 26, 2018

North Peace Regional Airport has a new collective agreement

Bargaining Updates

North Peace Regional Airport has a new collective agreement

On November 9, members at North Peace Regional Airport in Fort St. John, British Columbia ratified a new agreement with their employer. Apart from monetary gains that are retroactive to March 1, 2018, several gains were made, including: improved job...

November 22, 2018

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Airport Firefighters Survey

Over the years, we have seen changes to the role of airport firefighters at Canadian airports. Twenty years ago, UCTE commissioned an evaluation of emergency response capability at airports across Canada. It’s time for us to update this data. We...

November 22, 2018