When people refer to social activists, they refer to a fire — a spark to fire justice. This quest for justice on behalf of Canadian workers has always been in the heart of Brother Robert Desfonds.
The biography has been added on the Past Presidents page.
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At its 2023 National Convention, UCTE members created the Christine Collins Memorial Scholarship “to promote women’s activities, rights and leadership within the union movement.”It provides up to $5000 for post-secondary education or any activities which enhance our members’ ability to promote the women’s...
At its 2024 convention, the Canadian Association of Labour Media recognized UCTE with its Ed Finn Award for Best Writing for “SOS Canadian Coast Guard Search & Rescue.”The article, a history of the origins of the Canadian Coast Guard by Ken Clavette,...
Congratulations to Joshua Healey and Élise Maltais, the students awarded our scholarships this year.Each year, the Canadian Union of Transport Employees proudly offers two scholarships of $2500, one based on academic achievement and the other based on financial need.The scholarships...