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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

Awards and scholarships

#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’

Health and safety Human rights

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

Bargaining Updates Health and safety

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

Bargaining Updates Health and safety Human rights Job Action

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

Bargaining Updates Health and safety Human rights Job Action

Timmins Airport on Strike

The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE), a component of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), has issued a 72-hour strike notice for its members who work at the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport. As of Monday March 4,...

March 2, 2019

Bargaining Updates Health and safety

Welcome! New members join Local 50600

Last week, a new group of workers at Winnipeg Airport joined the UCTE family. These 30 airport workers have ratified their first collective agreement and become part of Local 50600, which represents employees of the Winnipeg Airport. As employees of...

February 22, 2019

Bargaining Updates Health and safety Human rights Job Action

Strike at Timmins Airport?

February 27 update: Our members at Timmins Airport have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. The airport is set to strike starting March 1. If you’re a Timminite, your winter vacation might turn into a living nightmare; thanks to Mayor...

February 20, 2019

Members at Sydney Airport have a new collective agreement

Bargaining Updates

Members at Sydney Airport have a new collective agreement

Earlier today, UCTE members voted in favour of the 5-year deal struck at the bargaining table. This ratification brings to a close a turbulent round of negotiations, which required both conciliation and mediation during the bargaining process. A key issue...

February 6, 2019

Kamloops Airport members vote in favour of agreement

Bargaining Updates

Kamloops Airport members vote in favour of agreement

Earlier today, members at Kamloops Airport voted in favour of their tentative agreement. The new five-year agreement will usher in better and safer working conditions for these airport employees. The bargaining team was able to secure wage increases of 2.50%...

February 5, 2019