Transportation Safety Board of Canada – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

Family Day: Labour and Long Weekends

The third Monday in February is Family Day in five provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. In others, it is known as Nova Scotia Heritage Day, Islander Day in P.E.I., and in Manitoba as Louis Riel Day. Québec does not have a...

February 17, 2025

Celebrating the International Day of the Seafarer: Honouring the Backbone of Global Trade

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Celebrating the International Day of the Seafarer: Honouring the Backbone of Global Trade

Every year on June 25th, the world celebrates the International Day of the Seafarer. This special occasion recognizes the invaluable contributions made by seafarers to the global economy and trade. As we commemorate this day in 2023, the Union of...

June 25, 2023

PSAC remote work agreement a ‘watershed moment’ for workers’ rights in Canada

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PSAC remote work agreement a ‘watershed moment’ for workers’ rights in Canada

Together, more than 155,000 PSAC members led the fight for better remote work protections during this round of negotiations – and we won. You held the line during one of the most significant national strikes in Canada’s history, and the gains...

June 13, 2023