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Member’s profile: Katia Couture – Deckhand, Canadian Coast Guard

Local 10109 During the current crisis, Katia’s work is considered a crucial service. Her job is consequently necessary for the safety of all or part of the general public. After working as a steward for ten years, she has now...

May 7, 2020

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Profile of a member: Justine Etzkorn – CCG, Principal Lightkeeper

Local 20232 Given the current circumstances of the pandemic, the work of some of our members is considered a crucial service. Sister Justine Etzkorn is one of them. For the past 20 years she has been a lightkeeper in British...

April 17, 2020

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A member’s profile: Jimmy Mailhot – CCG hovercraft mechanic

Local 10117 For the past 4 years, Jimmy Mailhot has been a hovercraft mechanic (Local 10117) for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Since 2016, he has been involved in his Local 10117—first as the Vice President and now President. There...

February 18, 2020

Port of Churchill must be returned to public ownership

Ports UCTE campaigns

Port of Churchill must be returned to public ownership

The ongoing crisis in Churchill, Manitoba is a painful reminder that the privatization of public infrastructure and services is never in the best interests of Canadians. In response to the news that a private consortium has walked away from purchasing...

May 25, 2018

airports Bargaining Updates Job Action Strikes

Workers at Winnipeg Airport on Strike

Members of the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) Local 50600 have been officially on strike as of 3 a.m. Following seven days of mediated talks, parties were unable to reach an agreement. Outstanding issues include but are not limited...

July 24, 2017