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Stop-the-clock Stopped at Coast Guard

In a victory for our ship’s crew members at the Canadian Coast Guard, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has lifted their stop-the-clock practice that affects term employees as of February 1, 2025. Normally, term employees are supposed to...

January 10, 2025

Wrapping up 2024 in the Campaign against Lighthouse Destaffing

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Wrapping up 2024 in the Campaign against Lighthouse Destaffing

2024 is on its way out, and our campaign has had an impact so far. Working with lighthouse keepers, parliamentarians, hikers, the Huu-ay-aht nation and other supporters, we succeeded in raising awareness and getting public support to keep lighthouses staffed. Unfortunately, we...

December 19, 2024

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Lighthouse Keepers Campaign Update

Lighthouse keepers have moved off the two stations at Carmanah Point and Pachena Point as of October 25. Our campaign to stop the de-staffing of these two stations now must shift gears. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) moved ahead to implement their...

November 27, 2024

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UCTE Wins Labour Media Award for 2024

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...

October 24, 2024

“Lucky Seven” Saved in Successful Search and Rescue Operation this Summer

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“Lucky Seven” Saved in Successful Search and Rescue Operation this Summer

Newfoundland Fishers Returned Home by UCTE members at Canadian Coast Guard Late on Friday July 19, more than a day into the search, hope was running low. Other than some floating debris along the way, a heavy fog had prevented...

September 5, 2024

CCG: Don’t Destaff Light Stations! Keep the Light Keepers Who Keep Us Safe

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CCG: Don’t Destaff Light Stations! Keep the Light Keepers Who Keep Us Safe

Support the UCTE in protecting public safety, security, and sovereignty on our coasts. Minister Lebouthillier and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans must review their decision to destaff two lighthouses on the west coast of Vancouver Island, at Carmanah Point...

August 20, 2024

Union Requests Minister Stop “Flawed” Decision to Remove Lighthouse Keepers at Carmanah Point and Pachena Point, cites increased risk to public

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Union Requests Minister Stop “Flawed” Decision to Remove Lighthouse Keepers at Carmanah Point and Pachena Point, cites increased risk to public

— for immediate release — The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) representing lighthouse keepers at two key lighthouses along British Columbia’s coastline is urging the Federal Minister responsible for the Department of Fisheries (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard...

August 6, 2024

Meeting with Commissioner of Canadian Coast Guard

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Meeting with Commissioner of Canadian Coast Guard

Earlier in July, National President Teresa Eschuk and National Vice-President Mike Tennant met with Mario Pelletier, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, to advance the priorities of our CCG members and to enhance the union-management relationship. We brought the commissioner’s attention...

July 18, 2024

Canadian Coast Guard Survey Report – February 2024

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Canadian Coast Guard Survey Report – February 2024

In February 2024 the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees did a survey of its members who work for the Canadian Coast Guard. We asked the members questions about training, health and safety, fatigue management and harassment. We also conducted a...

July 9, 2024

Just who Was Responsible for Sea Rescues? (Part 2)

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Just who Was Responsible for Sea Rescues? (Part 2)

Vancouver Fire Chief Bird told the media that the Ferngulf explosion and fire pointed to the urgent need for a coast guard. The skipper had a “perfect right to be angry,” he said. “But the city fire department can’t be...

July 21, 2023