Category: Events
UPDATED Save the date: 20th Annual Mike Wing Golf Tournament
Save the date! This year will mark the 20th Mike Wing Charity Golf Tournament, taking place Tuesday, September 29. Some extra special prizes and fun are in store for this milestone edition! We have the Meadows Golf and Country Club...
WFA, RTO: Virtual townhall discussions coming up
You may be one of the hundreds of UCTE members who have received workforce adjustment (WFA) notices. You may have affected co-workers. You may have concerns and questions about the new four day in-office mandate announced this year by the...
Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
Sunday September 7 was the 2025 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony, part of the annual memorial weekend organized by the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF). Regina Local 40403 President Trevor Martel represented UCTE and paid our respects. It’s a powerful event....
Youth in UCTE
Today is International Youth Day. UCTE takes renewal and succession in the union seriously. A panel discussion at our recent leadership conference, “New Voices in the Union” focused on younger members’ growth, training, retention, and development as union activists. Delegates...
Alfie Joins the Ranks
Another new addition to the UCTE extended family, Alfie is a Golden Retriever-Labrador cross who has recently started working with his visually impaired partner. Another life enriched by Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, UCTE’s charity of choice. We’re proud...
Leadership Conference Wrap-up
Another successful UCTE Leadership Conference is in the books! Here are some selected photos of the sessions. Delegates heard inspiring talks on many subjects, all intended to equip them to build up our collective strength while caring for one another’s...
Leadership Conference opened today
Here in Ottawa, on unceded Algonquin-Anishinaabe territory, we welcome leaders from UCTE locals throughout the country. With a blessing from Grandmother Irene and opening remarks from the National Executive, we begin three days of discussions on building stronger locals, fostering...
2025 Mike Wing Golf Tournament – another success!
This year’s tournament was once again at the Meadows Golf and Country Club in the National Capital Region. Golfers enjoyed great weather and helped UCTE donate $7000 to Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, our charity chosen by the late...
Mourning the loss of Marc Garneau
UCTE is saddened by the loss of The Honourable Marc Garneau. Our condolences to his family and friends, and a grieving nation. He was Canada’s first astronaut, flying his first space shuttle mission on the Challenger in 1984. Later he...