Awards and scholarships – Page 2 – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

UCTE Awards — 2021-2022

Over the past two years, UCTE has been particularly successful in winning several awards from the Canadian Association of Labour Media. In June 2021, we received the award for: – Best Convention Website Design, now under development for Convention 2023:...

August 4, 2022

Post-secondary scholarship applications are now open!

Awards and scholarships

Post-secondary scholarship applications are now open!

UCTE is pleased to announce that applications are open once again for our two $2,500 post-secondary scholarships. Deadline: August 24, 2022 As a union, we’re committed to fairness in the workplace and beyond. For us, fairness means equality of opportunity...

February 8, 2022

Awards and scholarships PSAC

Bert Farwell – Union Warrior Award

On January 27, recognition awards were given by the PSAC BC Regional Council to recognize and celebrate the tireless work our members do every day in their locals, their committees or councils, and their communities. It’s a way for us...

January 31, 2022

Women’s Leadership in Canadian Airports — Karla Bertling, Heather Botelho and Devin Glass

Awards and scholarships Equity

Women’s Leadership in Canadian Airports — Karla Bertling, Heather Botelho and Devin Glass

For Women’s History Month, we want to take the time to talk about women’s leadership in the Canadian airports. Women face barriers related to preconceived notions of women’s abilities. Stereotyping has always prevented women from moving into leadership positions. There...

October 25, 2021

Awards and scholarships

Post-secondary scholarship applications are now open!

UCTE is pleased to announce that applications are open once again for our two $2,500 post-secondary scholarships. Deadline: August 18, 2021 As a union, we’re committed to fairness in the workplace and beyond. For us, fairness means equality of opportunity...

July 7, 2021

Awards and scholarships

Biography – Robert Cox

Today we bring you the biography of Robert Cox, a former UCTE president. It all started when he became President of Local 80829 at the Halifax Airport. In 1981, he was elected President of the Union. The biography has been...

May 27, 2021

Awards and scholarships

Post-secondary scholarship applications are now open!

May 4, 2021

Awards and scholarships

Biography – Robert Desfonds

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...

April 23, 2021

Awards and scholarships

Biography – Mike Wing

Today we bring you the biography of Mike Wing, a former UCTE president and also a life member. He was a social activist with UCTE and the PSAC for several years. Nothing ever stopped him from doing what he wanted....

March 31, 2021

2020 recipient of the UCTE Post-secondary education scholarship

Awards and scholarships

2020 recipient of the UCTE Post-secondary education scholarship

UCTE believes that all Canadians should have access to higher education, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why each year we are proud to offer two scholarships of $2,500 each. We sincerely hope that these scholarships will help students realize their...

March 23, 2021