Hello sisters, brothers and friends, First of all, I’d like to express my solidarity with you in these difficult times. The message we have received from the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of the Canada Revenue Agency highlights the significant financial stakes involved, and I understand that this situation is generating a great deal of concern… Continue reading UTE National: CRA budget cuts
Category: bargaining
Virtual Work Arrangements update from UTE
Virtual Work Arrangement Update (mailchi.mp) Virtual Work Arrangement UpdateJuly 25, 2024 Brothers, Sisters and Friends,This will serve as an update to the messages from our National President on May 16th regarding the Commissioner’s arbitrary and unilateral decision to comply with the Treasury Board Direction of an increase to an average of three days per week Requirement of… Continue reading Virtual Work Arrangements update from UTE
3 days a week: message from UTE National
Three days at the office: a decision that will not go down well May 2, 2024 Sisters, Brothers and Friends, Yesterday, the federal government announced, in a cavalier manner and without any consultation with the unions, that starting September 9, 2024, federal public service workers will henceforth be required to report to the office for… Continue reading 3 days a week: message from UTE National
Signing the new collective agreement
A message from Marc Briere (version française) June 23, 2023 Now that the tentative agreement between PSAC/UTE and CRA has been approved by the Governor in Council and the Governor General of Canada, the parties will be signing the new collective agreement on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. The date of signing is the date on… Continue reading Signing the new collective agreement
Message of Support from Matthew Green, MP
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United Way’s resources for challenging financial situations
United Way Halton & Hamilton recently shared some resources with the PSAC Area Council president that might be of interest to members who are concerned about the combined impact to our finances of wages that have not been adjusted to cope with inflation and being on strike.
Let us stand together and we WILL prevail!
originally posted at: https://www.ute-sei.org/en/news-events/news/let-us-stand-together-and-we-will-prevail LET US STAND TOGETHER AND WE WILL PREVAIL April 14, 2023 Addendum: I have spoken with to the PSAC National President, Brother Chris Aylward, and I am very pleased to report that PSAC and Treasury Board have agreed to continue bargaining talks through the weekend. Marc BrièreUTE National President Sisters, Brothers and… Continue reading Let us stand together and we WILL prevail!
Getting strike pay by e-transfer
Yesterday, an email came out from PSAC National inviting members to provide information so that you can receive your strike pay by e-transfer. We’ve had a number of emails asking if this is a legitimate email, and we wanted to assure you all that it is legitimate, and that the best way to receive your strike… Continue reading Getting strike pay by e-transfer
Essential Workers Update from UTE-SEI
Make sure to visit Union of Taxation Employees | (ute-sei.org) to learn about what a strike mandate would mean; and for ways to support the union while the union supports you! English version *** La version française suit *** Essential Services Brothers, Sisters and Friends, In the coming weeks, some of you will be notified by a management… Continue reading Essential Workers Update from UTE-SEI
Q&A with Local 00014 President, Gina Degner
FYI the employer will not allow me to answer your union questions. They don’t want me using the employer’s email. Or attending stand-ups to let you know about what is happening with your Union. That is terrible! You deserve to know! In solidarity, Gina If you’ve got a question for Gina, you can submit it… Continue reading Q&A with Local 00014 President, Gina Degner