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Bienfait Coal Miners’ Strike of 1931

September 29 is the anniversary of Estevan’s “Black Tuesday,” a dark day in the early history of labour organizing in the Prairies. Estevan, Saskatchewan was the site of deadly violence in a struggle for miners’ union recognition. In 1931, the...

September 29, 2026

Airport Privatization: UCTE Joins NDP in Press Conference on the Hill

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Airport Privatization: UCTE Joins NDP in Press Conference on the Hill

UCTE National President Barry Tchir joined representatives from Unifor, IAM Canada, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and the NDP caucus this morning to oppose privatization of our airports. UCTE represents over a thousand members at YVR (Vancouver) and YYC (Calgary)....

September 22, 2026

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Giving away our future

Before moving ahead, the federal government should clearly explain what problem privatization is intended to solve, what protections will be put in place for workers and communities, and how Canadians will be better served under a new model.

September 21, 2026

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The International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations. While we do not face armed conflict within Canada, the world as a whole is not so fortunate. The Institute for Economics and Peace’s Global Peace Index...

September 21, 2026

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Pride Season and Labour

Fière la fête (Pride Sherbrooke) was held last week, bringing Pride season to a close in Canada’s metropolitan centres. The partnership between 2SLGBTQIA+ activists and the labour movement has been long and mutually supportive. Labour has long supported the struggle...

September 18, 2026

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International Equal Pay Day

All workers have the right to equal compensation for work of equal value, regardless of gender. It’s easy to say, and easy to agree with, but not so simple to put into practice. Pay Equity in Canada Canada adopted the...

September 18, 2026

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YVR and YYC are Not for Sale: UCTE

for immediate release September 15, 2026 The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) is shocked and disappointed about the leaked news that Calgary (YYC) and Vancouver (YVR) airports are included in discussions to open Canada’s major airports to private investment. UCTE represents members at these and several other airports throughout the country. “We...

September 15, 2026

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Honouring Fallen Firefighters

Every September, the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation hosts its memorial weekend. Firefighters from across Canada come to honour and remember fallen firefighters. The ceremony takes place at the Canadian Firefighters’ Memorial in Ottawa. Joe LePage, a firefighter at Windsor International...

September 14, 2026

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Firefighters Stand Up to Cancer

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting members in UCTE have made some great strides toward better access to cancer prevention and treatment. Because of exposure to products of combustion and other hazards on the job, firefighters have a higher risk of...

September 11, 2026

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Thank You to Our UCTE Family

To our UCTE family, On behalf of myself and my children, I want to express our heartfelt thanks to UCTE and to everyone who contributed to the generous donations collected for our family following our house fire. Losing our home...

September 10, 2026