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Hospitality and Solidarity

The Canadian Coast Guard Academy (formerly known as the Canadian Coast Guard College) sits on Point Edward, across the harbour from downtown Sydney, NS. It is the only training facility in the country for Navigators and Engineers in the Canadian...

March 13, 2026

WFA, RTO: Virtual townhall discussions coming up

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WFA, RTO: Virtual townhall discussions coming up

You may be one of the hundreds of UCTE members who have received workforce adjustment (WFA) notices. You may have affected co-workers. You may have concerns and questions about the new four day in-office mandate announced this year by the...

March 12, 2026

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Deal Reached with NAV CANADA

Your UCTE-PSAC bargaining team has struck a tentative agreement with NAV CANADA after over two years in bargaining. We represent about 300 members working for NAV CANADA in nine locals across Canada. Since the bargaining team declared impasse in October...

March 9, 2026

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International Women’s Day 2026

Struggles for social justice take time and perseverance. That applies even to a struggle for the rights and dignity of half the world’s people. According to UN-Women, “As we enter the second quarter of the 21st century, no nation has...

March 6, 2026

What the ERI Grievance and ULP Complaint Mean for You

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What the ERI Grievance and ULP Complaint Mean for You

Members may have seen the news this week: PSAC has filed two legal actions about the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI). These are a policy grievance and an Unfair Labour Practice (ULP) complaint. Both have to do with the way the...

March 6, 2026

Become a Member in Good Standing in One Simple Step

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Become a Member in Good Standing in One Simple Step

Canadian labour law requires that every worker who is protected by a collective bargaining agreement must pay dues to the bargaining agent. The union negotiates and enforces the agreement for everyone in the bargaining unit. Under Canadian labour law, everyone...

February 24, 2026

Canadian Coast Guard

New icebreakers to dock in Sydney

The Department of National Defence announced in January that Sydney, NS is the preferred location for a maintenance port for future Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) polar icebreakers. This is welcome news for our members! Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers are currently...

February 20, 2026

PA and EB groups: Bargaining Impasse with Treasury Board

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PA and EB groups: Bargaining Impasse with Treasury Board

Updates for two groups of our Treasury Board members: The PA (Programs and Administration) group includes more than 100,000 members throughout PSAC, including about four thousand UCTE members. The EB (Education and Library Science) group is over 1000 members PSAC-wide,...

February 18, 2026

Photos: NAV CANADA Members Mobilizing Across the Land

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Photos: NAV CANADA Members Mobilizing Across the Land

Last week several locals took actions to raise the profile of the struggle at NAV CANADA and show support for our bargaining team. Solidarity! Quebec – Local 10500 Ottawa – Local 70702 Vancouver – Local 20222 Moncton – Local 60603

February 18, 2026

Union Raises Alarm Over Transport Canada Cuts: Secrecy and Reorganization Putting Public Safety at Risk

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Union Raises Alarm Over Transport Canada Cuts: Secrecy and Reorganization Putting Public Safety at Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 9, 2026 Union Raises Alarm Over Transport Canada Cuts: Secrecy and Reorganization Putting Public Safety at Risk Ottawa, ON — The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) is sounding the alarm on proposed cuts and...

February 9, 2026