Category: ACTION ALERT
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
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
Contact Centre Hours of Work
UTE National has asked us to share the information below with our members who are employed in the SOTSO contact centres. If you have any questions, or are experiencing some/all of the situations below, please contact the local to get support. In solidarity,Local 00014 executive CRA Call Centre Members – Hours of Work April 2, 2024… Continue reading Contact Centre Hours of Work
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
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