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Reminder: Ratification vote for NAV CANADA Bargaining Unit

Reminder: Ratification vote for NAV CANADA Bargaining Unit

Information sessions are coming up—on Tuesday March 31 and Wednesday April 1—on the tentative agreement with NAV CANADA. Members should have already seen communications about the tentative agreement. You will receive an email shortly from PSAC with a link to...

March 27, 2026

Tentative agreement reached for UCTE members at NAV CANADA

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Tentative agreement reached for UCTE members at NAV CANADA

Our PSAC-UCTE bargaining team is pleased to share some of the details of the tentative agreement reached with NAV CANADA. The agreement was possible because of the dedication and perseverance of our bargaining team who were supported by members across the country who joined the...

March 17, 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

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

NAV CANADA: UCTE-PSAC members overwhelmingly vote in favour of strike action

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NAV CANADA: UCTE-PSAC members overwhelmingly vote in favour of strike action

Our members in the NAV CANADA bargaining unit have been working without a contract for 767 days. This week, the unit strongly approved a strike mandate to support their bargaining team. Solidarity from the rest of us at UCTE! PSAC-UCTE...

February 5, 2026

NAV CANADA bargaining: Headed to strike vote as conciliation falls short

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NAV CANADA bargaining: Headed to strike vote as conciliation falls short

PSAC members working at NAV CANADA will be going to strike votes because members across the country deserve better. Your PSAC-UCTE bargaining team met with the employer for three days of conciliation, January 6–8, 2026. Despite serious efforts, very little progress was made. Why the strike vote matters This is an important moment. A strike vote gives your bargaining team the mandate it needs...

January 16, 2026

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Recognizing Aviation Workers

This is International Civil Aviation Day. This day was established in 1994 on the 50th anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Canada is a founding member of ICAO – headquartered in Montreal — where member states work together...

December 7, 2025

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Union Work is Also Caring Work

UCTE represents workers at NAV CANADA who do scheduling, infrastructure and facilities work, learning development, specialists, and administration. Anita Sayaphet does quality assurance work on NAV CANADA’s Air Traffic Services training. She works in Edmonton and serves as President of...

November 26, 2025

Nine Locals in Five cities, in Five Days

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Nine Locals in Five cities, in Five Days

UCTE Leadership visits Atlantic region From October 6 to 11, National President Teresa Eschuk and National Vice-President Mike Tennant met with members and toured a number of workplaces in the Atlantic region. Their tour started at the Port of Halifax...

November 13, 2025

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NAV CANADA Bargaining update

The UCTE-PSAC NAV CANADA bargaining team had more meetings this month and has six more dates in the calendar this fall. The negotiators made some progress on issues including On the Job Instruction pay, travel time, and employment security. As...

June 27, 2025