The UTA has several hundred members attend an informational session with a number of MPs, provincials Ministers and MLAs over the weekend, where the organizations key issues were outlined. The UTA’s ongoing issues with labour mobility, unlawful industry activities and unfair punitive requirements were presented, and all were given one month to report back on progress at another UTA gathering scheduled for December 10, 2017. The UTA’s approach represents a new era for the way in which the organization deals with those that are tasked with representing the interests of the people, according to UTA spokesperson Gagan Singh. “Sunday’s meeting was an effective way to clearly outline the UTA’s points to federal and provincial officials, and now the ball is in their court to take action,” says Singh. “There is no longer an opportunity for avoidance by claiming that these issues are not in their jurisdiction, because the reality is that measures towards progress can be made.
