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Feds are Following up on National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting

Full funding was announced Monday “This is near and dear to my heart’” says YVR Firefighter Jeremy McNulty. “I lost my Lieutenant to cancer last year.” McNulty is devoted to UCTE’s campaign to improve prevention and treatment for our brothers...

October 8, 2024

Firefighters at YWG Airport ratified a new collective agreement

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Firefighters at YWG Airport ratified a new collective agreement

Congratulations to our firefighters’ members at Winnipeg airport (YWG)! On September 29, 2022, they successfully ratified a new collective agreement. The new contract expires on December 21, 2024, and contains economic increase, domestic violence leaves changes, health spending account increase,...

October 4, 2022

All air travelers deserve safe landings – Safe Landings Canada

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All air travelers deserve safe landings – Safe Landings Canada

If your plane were to crash, how many airport firefighters would be available to help? Canadian Airport Firefighters have witnessed a continuous erosion of the Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) with regards to firefighting and rescue services. Over the years, Transport...

September 13, 2022

2022 Canadian Firefighters Memorial Ceremony

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2022 Canadian Firefighters Memorial Ceremony

This year, the first time since the pandemic, UCTE participated in the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF) Memorial Services. According to their website, the CFFF “was created to HONOUR and REMEMBER firefighters who have been killed in the line of...

September 12, 2022

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Airport Hiring Problems

Since the beginning of COVID-19, airport employers have made certain decisions which affect our members. For example, as a result of lay-offs at airports, employees involved have found their professional and personal futures unpredictable. This put some of our members,...

September 9, 2022

Our members at Prince George airport have a new collective agreement

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Our members at Prince George airport have a new collective agreement

After a respectful and productive round of negotiations with the Prince George Airport Authority, a new collective agreement has been ratified by members working at YXS. The new contract, which expires March 2026, contains a fair wage increase which recognizes...

September 7, 2022

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In Memoriam — Terry Wayne Hoyles

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Brother Terry Wayne Hoyles, an active member of UCTE Local XX. A fire captain at the St. John’s Airport, Brother Wayne Hoyles devoted 48 years to his career in...

June 30, 2022

Federal government suspends vaccine mandates for transportation workers and federal employees

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Federal government suspends vaccine mandates for transportation workers and federal employees

On June 14th, the federal government announced that effective June 20th, it will suspend vaccination requirements for federally regulated transportation sectors, federal government employees as well as domestic and outbound travelers. UCTE members who work at ports, pilotage authorities, airports...

June 15, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS : Tentative Agreement reached for Edmonton Airport Firefighter group

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CONGRATULATIONS : Tentative Agreement reached for Edmonton Airport Firefighter group

Local 30315 On May 20, the negotiations team representing members at Edmonton’s Airport reached a tentative agreement with the employer. The tentative deal is for 3 years with economic increases. There were improvements in several areas for our members. More...

May 24, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS : Tentative Agreement reached at St. John’s International Airport

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CONGRATULATIONS : Tentative Agreement reached at St. John’s International Airport

Local 90916 On May 5, the negotiations team representing members at St. John’s Airport reached a tentative agreement with the employer. The proposed five-year agreement not only includes wage increases but also new language on domestic violence provisions as well...

May 5, 2022