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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Labour Day Parade 2024
Understanding Accommodations in Light of RTO Mandates – lunch & learn
Our PIPSC colleagues have invited us to join their lunch and learn event on September 5 @ noon in the Rotunda at 55 Bay. See below:
ROOP Direct Action Alert
Local 00014 members, Our comrades in Quebec have been collaborating across locals to understand all recourse available to us as members of UTE with respect to the new Work Arrangement Agreements members have (or will be) asked to complete related to the 3-days/week requirement that is rolling out next month. We received a copy of… Continue reading ROOP Direct Action Alert
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
Non-renewal of CC term contracts: more from UTE National
Non-renewal of term members – CRA Contact Centres May 8, 2024 Hello Sisters, Brothers and Friends, Over the past few weeks, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Union of Taxation Employees (UTE) National Office have held discussions regarding upcoming changes to work schedules at the CRA Contact Centres. According to the employer, these changes… Continue reading Non-renewal of CC term contracts: more from UTE National
Message from UTE National re: non-renewal of CC contracts
English version *** La version française suit *** Hello Sisters, Brothers and Friends, During these discussions, our representatives took the opportunity to ask the employer’s representatives at ABSB if there would be any negative impact on call center human resources following the tabling of the latest federal budget. We asked the employer to provide us with the… Continue reading Message from UTE National re: non-renewal of CC contracts
Open Forum
Sisters, brothers, and friends, It has been a brutal week on the heels of a difficult year for 00014 members. Our national employer’s complete lack of respect for collective bargaining; the union-management process; and our membership and their dedication to serving Canadians has been growing more brazen all year. Between the loss of more than… Continue reading Open Forum
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
Scholarships
The PSAC and UTE Scholarship Programs are open for applications. The PSAC 2024 Scholarship program includes 24 scholarships for PSAC members, and/or the dependent children of PSAC members. The deadline is June 23, 2024 @ 11:55pm ET. UTE offers 22 scholarships: 2 national,10 regional scholarships, and and additional 10 regional scholarships sponsored by ThePersonal Insurance… Continue reading Scholarships