As the federal labour board has agreed to bypass the Public Interest Commission (PIC) process, our PSAC-UTE bargaining team will now meet with a third-party mediator on November 24 and 25.  

Our bargaining team is ready to get back to the table and fight for a contract that includes a fair wage increase, better remote work provisions, and stronger protections on artificial intelligence and job security. 

New bargaining team members 

Following UTE’s July 2026 triennial convention, the bargaining team’s composition has changed. The members are:  

• Eddy Aristil, UTE 2nd National Vice-President 
• Kevin Welgush, Regional Vice-President, Rocky Mountains 
• Sarah Snook, Local President of St. John’s Taxation Centre 
• Josh Atwood, Local President in Halifax 
• Laureen Harvey, National Vice-President, Equal Opportunities 
• Claude Flamand, Regional Vice-President, Montreal 
• Pattrell Jones, Regional Vice-President, Greater Toronto Area  
• Vannessa Erickson, Regional Vice-President, Prairies  
• Tracy Marcotte, Regional Vice-President, National Capital Region 
• Chris Foucault, Regional Vice-President, Northern and Eastern Ontario 

Frequently asked questions 

Impasse. Ratification. Tentative Agreement. Strike votes. There’s a lot of information around bargaining that can get confusing. To help, check out our FAQ on this round of bargaining. Get all the details to stay informed and prepare. 

What’s next? 

Ahead of mediation, there are many ways that you can show solidarity with our bargaining team. The more of us that take action, the harder it is for the employer to ignore:   

• Talk to your coworkers about bargaining and encourage them to get involved.  
• Connect with your local to find out how you can get involved.  
• Show your support at work with our “I Support My Bargaining Team” materials.   
• Wear your UTE bargaining T-shirt. If you don’t have one, contact your local.