Work environment

Actions against CRA imposed increase of onsite presence

Hello Sisters, Brothers and Friends,

Today, September 9, 2024, the new and updated Direction on prescribed presence in the Workplace comes into effect. Some of you will now see an increase in the number of days you are required to work on-site, while others return to the office for the first time in several years of full-time teleworking.

Frequently Asked Questions: Telework

General

Didn’t we secure telework in our last collective agreement?

We fought and won a commitment from this government that would protect public service workers from arbitrary government-wide decisions on telework just like this one. That Letter of Agreement on Telework was critical to ending PSAC’s strike for the PA, SV, TC, and EB units as well as the Canada Revenue Agency.

Joint Consultation Committee - Review of the Directive on Virtual Work Arrangements

Update on the Joint Consultation Committee between the CRA and UTE on the review of the Directive on Virtual Work Arrangements

Sisters, Brothers and Friends,

As you probably know, during the last round of collective bargaining and after taking strike action, the Union of Taxation Employees (UTE)  and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) entered into a Letter of Agreement that called for the creation of a Joint Consultation Committee to examine and make recommendations with respect to Virtual Work Arrangements and Remote Work.

Minutes of the Staffing Committee

Attending: Adam, Shane O’Brien, Patrick Bertrand, Joanne Coish, Jérôme Martel, Jennifer MacPherson

Methods of Operation:

This is a standing item on the agenda to remind Committee members that we may only officially deal with items referred to us from Convention, Executive Council or the National President.

Our New Collective Agreement

Union News December 2020

On November 13, 2020, the recently ratified collective agreement was signed by the members of the Union of Taxation Employees’ bargaining team along with members of the Canada Revenue Agency’s bargaining team. Effective on that date all provisions contained in the newly negotiated contract came into effect. 

Remote work campaign and Labour Day Parades

Hello Sisters, Brother and Friends,

As you may be aware, Labour Day Parades are being organized and held throughout the country every year. The Labour Day Parades are being held this year on Monday September 2, 2024. The Union of Taxation Employees, along with our colleagues in other Components and Directly Chartered Locals of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) will be participating in these parades and strive to have a strong visible presence.

Three days at the office: a decision that will not go down well

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 a minimum of three days a week.

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