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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

International Firefighters’ Day with Leah Kosolofski, Winnipeg Airport Fire Captain

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International Firefighters’ Day with Leah Kosolofski, Winnipeg Airport Fire Captain

Local 50600 Inaugurated on the 2nd of December 1998, following a tragic event in Australia, Firefighters’ Day is now recognized internationally on the 4th of May. The decision was made to launch such a campaign in recognition of the importance,...

May 4, 2022

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Progress for our firefighters at YVR

Local 20221 May 4 will be International Firefighters’ Day. UCTE wanted to start a little bit earlier this year than planned by celebrating our firefighters at Vancouver Airport. On April 13, good news was announced by Local 20221 at Vancouver...

May 2, 2022

Swissport fuellers at YVR Airport ratified a new collective agreement!

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Swissport fuellers at YVR Airport ratified a new collective agreement!

After a strong show of solidarity from the membership, including giving their bargaining team an overwhelming strike mandate, a new collective agreement has been ratified by fuellers and workers at the tank farm at Vancouver airport. The new contract expires...

March 7, 2022

Tentative agreement reached for our members at Moncton airport

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Tentative agreement reached for our members at Moncton airport

The negotiating team representing members at Moncton airport reached a tentative agreement with the employer on February 17, 2022. The ratification meetings will take place on March 3rd and 4th with your negotiating team who will present full details of the...

February 24, 2022

Swissport update: strike training begins today

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Swissport update: strike training begins today

Members of Local 20221 working as fuellers at Vancouver Airport gave their bargaining team an overwhelming strike mandate at a vote held in early February. Today they are gathering to take strike training and discuss next steps in their fight for a...

February 22, 2022