Issue – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

Vessel Fires: TSB survey on Preparedness and Response

Vessel Fires: TSB survey on Preparedness and Response

Transportation Safety Board has launched a survey into vessel fires. We encourage ship’s crew members, port and harbour workers, and responder members to participate. Marine vessels are also workplaces for a great many of our members, who surely have some...

September 19, 2025

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International Pay Equity Day

It’s 2025 and we are still working to end gendered pay inequity. Removing gendered divisions between workers is a core objective of labour – better equity leads to better unity, and vice versa. At the same time, it helps that...

September 18, 2025

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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....

September 11, 2025

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Pride = Solidarity, Solidarity = Power

While June is generally viewed as Pride month, Canada’s various Pride events take place throughout the summer months. From the Festival Fierté Val d’Or, Dryden, and Okotoks Pride in early June, to Calgary and Ottawa in late August, the calendar...

September 9, 2025

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Labour Day Check-in

Monday, September 1 is Labour Day. Each year we celebrate, commemorate, and march while looking to the fight ahead. Looking Back: Recent ups and downs So far, the Carney Government seems to be at least as willing as the Trudeau...

August 29, 2025

Firefighters and Cancer – the story continues

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Firefighters and Cancer – the story continues

Cancer is still the leading cause of death for firefighters. Firefighters’ unions and some lawmakers have made progress in recent years, but there is much more that can be done to get better and more equitable access to prevention and...

August 26, 2025

Rights, just not the Same Rights as Other Workers

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Rights, just not the Same Rights as Other Workers

Not every worker in Canada is a member of a union that allows them to be part of collective bargaining with their employer. Some workers in Canada are not even entitled even to minimum wages and other basic protections. But...

August 21, 2025

Health and safety

Now Hear This

We remind members of the serious importance of hearing testing. Hearing hazards in the workplace may not be obvious to everyone, but the damage can be permanent and life changing. Background The Canada Labour Code and seven of the provinces...

August 15, 2025

Equity Labour movement Leadership Conference 2025

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...

August 12, 2025

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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...

July 21, 2025