International Equal Pay Day
All workers have the right to equal compensation for work of equal value, regardless of gender. It’s easy to say, and easy to agree with, but not so simple to put into practice. Pay Equity in Canada Canada adopted the...
Category: Equity
Public Service Workers keep Canada Strong
Most Canadians interact with public services regularly. Even so, they may be unaware of the work that goes into delivering them. A successful interaction with a service agent on the phone is an everyday experience. Being rescued from the open...
Pride Season is Here Again!
photo: Members of Local 30318 at Calgary Pride in 2025. Pride is celebration. Pride is resistance. Pride is about love, visibility, human rights and togetherness. Opportunities to support your local 2SLGBTQIA+ communities are just around the corner. Use this helpful...
IDAHOBIT 2026: “At the Heart of Democracy”
This is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia, and Transphobia. “At the Heart of Democracy” is the theme chosen by the global IDAHOBIT Advisory Committee. It reminds us that equity and justice for all are fundamental to the health...
May: Asian Heritage Month
The labour heritage of Asian-Canadian workers is a lesser-known part of our shared history. Even many of our Asian-Canadian members might not have heard much about it. The Labour movement and UCTE could not be where we are today without...
Arab Heritage Month
April is Arab heritage month. Members with Arab heritage, we salute you and appreciate your contributions! To other members: how well do you know the role of Arab heritage in making up our workforce and our country? Almost one million...
International Women’s Day 2026
Struggles for social justice take time and perseverance. That applies even to a struggle for the rights and dignity of half the world’s people. According to UN-Women, “As we enter the second quarter of the 21st century, no nation has...