Author: ute00014_secretary

“Strikebreaker investigation” emails

Good afternoon, Local 00014 members, Recently, UTE National sent an email with the subject line, “Notice of Investigation / Avis d’enquête – Allegations of Picket Line Crossing / Franchissement de ligne de piquetage.” We’ve been advised by National that the committee attempted to avoid including people from these groups in their mailing list. If you… Continue reading “Strikebreaker investigation” emails

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Union support is your RIGHT

“I was afraid to contact the union, in case I got in trouble,” has become a far-too-common concern among members as management continues to disregard the collective agreement and our rights. We are sharing the article below, from the April 2024 UTE newsletter, to remind everyone that you cannot be prevented from meeting with a… Continue reading Union support is your RIGHT

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UTE National: CC hours of work

Hello Sisters, Brothers and Friends, The employer recently provided to the UTE National Office a revised notice for the hours of work in its Contact Centres, along with its Matrix, for consultation in keeping with our normal practice. The Employer’s proposal includes the elimination of shift work in the Call Centres. More specifically, with respect… Continue reading UTE National: CC hours of work

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UTE National: CRA budget cuts

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

What UTE members need to know about participation in political actions and conversations

Sent on behalf of Marc Brière, National President  / Envoyé de la part du Président National, Marc Brière  English version *** La version française suit *** Hello Sisters, Brothers and Friends, A reminder before the next federal election. On January 30th , PSAC published an article on the website and on social media entitled Participating in politics, it’s your right!… Continue reading What UTE members need to know about participation in political actions and conversations

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UTE Press release: CRA job losses – Revenue Collections and Audit

November 15, 2024 PRESS RELEASE Last week, the Commissioner of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced to all employees that significant national budget restrictions were being put in place, and that some Branches and Regions might implement further measures. These measures included decisions concerning the contracts of term employees (contract workers). Well, the Agency didn’t… Continue reading UTE Press release: CRA job losses – Revenue Collections and Audit

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Remembering Erixon

Erixon Kabera

If you’ve been in the ITB Contact Centre in the last few years, you might know our union sibling, Resource Officer Erixon Kabera. He passed away last week, suddenly and tragically. His friends and coworkers remember him as a kind, friendly, helpful person. He was heavily involved in supporting members of the Rwandan Diaspora, including… Continue reading Remembering Erixon

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Petition to defend telework

Sign our petition to help defend telework and modernize our workplaces! August 29, 2024The federal government wants to force employees to work in ill-equipped offices three days per week only to spend it on virtual meetings. But we know there’s a better way. The outlook for Canada’s public service is bright, and we’re ready to… Continue reading Petition to defend telework

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