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
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
Remembering Erixon
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
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
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