Farewell to Sandi de Belle
We want to express our sincere appreciation to Sandra de Belle, who has been working in the UCTE national office for 25 years. She embarks this month on a well-earned retirement. Sandi was known as the face of UCTE. She...
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The Social Justice Fund and Global Human Rights
Our work as a union is always centered on our members’ workplaces. Nonetheless, the impact of our work has global reach. The Social Justice Fund (SJF) is an initiative of all of PSAC together. The Fund’s mission, “The promotion of the right...
SV members: bargaining vote coming up in January
For a limited time period starting in January, SV members will be asked to vote on which dispute resolution process to use for the next round of negotiations that will begin in 2025. Read more: SV bargaining: Upcoming vote on dispute...
Gender in the Fire Hall, part 1: Pioneering Inclusion
UCTE represents airport firefighters at several Canadian airports. Union activism is a good vehicle for improving equity and inclusion in the workplace. This two-part series looks at the issues dealt with by two of our female firefighter members as they...
Mourn, Reflect, and Work to End Gender-based Violence
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Today we remember those who have experienced gender-based violence (GBV). It is also a time to reflect and act. We can end GBV, but we must...
UPDATE: Tentative Agreement at YOW
UPDATE December 6: Tentative agreement reached: congratulations to the bargaining team! Workers at Ottawa International Airport, UCTE Local 70701, voted Wednesday strongly in favour of a strike mandate. This definitive show of support for their negotiating team is a response...
Federal Government plans to dip into pension surplus
UCTE believes the federal government should use the surplus in the Public Service Pension Plan to fix the unfair two-tier system created by the Conservative Government. Read more at: Federal pension plan: Government plans to pocket $7.4 billion to give itself...
Lighthouse Keepers Campaign Update
Lighthouse keepers have moved off the two stations at Carmanah Point and Pachena Point as of October 25. Our campaign to stop the de-staffing of these two stations now must shift gears. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) moved ahead to implement their...
Available now: Christine Collins Memorial Scholarship
At its 2023 National Convention, UCTE members created the Christine Collins Memorial Scholarship “to promote women’s activities, rights and leadership within the union movement.” It provides up to $5000 for post-secondary education or any activities which enhance our members’ ability to promote the...
UCTE Wins Scheduling Case for Firefighter Members
An arbitration award restores our Local 60605 firefighter members at Moncton airport to their schedules. The grievance, filed in 2022, arose from the employer, Greater Moncton Airport Authority, changing firefighters’ schedules from 18-hour shifts to 12-hour shifts. UCTE and the...