Health and safety – Page 4 – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

The sinking of the CGS Lambton

On April 19, 1922, the Canadian Government ship (CGS) Lambton was the scene of a disaster. The ship was intended to respond to specific weather conditions on Lake Superior at Parry Sound, Ontario. On July 15, a memorial plaque was...

September 29, 2022

Registration open: 2023 PSAC National Health and Safety Conference

Health and safety PSAC

Registration open: 2023 PSAC National Health and Safety Conference

PSAC’s 2023 National Health and Safety Conference will be held in person January 27-29 in Montreal with the theme “Shaping the future of work: building safer, more inclusive workplaces”. At the conference, delegates will have the opportunity to build on PSAC’s...

September 20, 2022

Dangerous Work – Advisory from the Government of Canada

Health and safety

Dangerous Work – Advisory from the Government of Canada

The Government of Canada issued a special advisory on September 13, 2022 to remind employees and employers of their rights and responsibilities when it comes to refusing to work in dangerous situations. This advisory circular is also meant to raise...

September 15, 2022

PSAC launches a toolkit to address violence and harassment at work

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PSAC launches a toolkit to address violence and harassment at work

Everyone has the right to work in a safe environment. Unfortunately, violence and harassment are still too present in our workplaces and can have serious physical and psychological consequences. To offer concrete help and support, PSAC is proud to release...

August 17, 2022

International Firefighters’ Day with Leah Kosolofski, Winnipeg Airport Fire Captain

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International Firefighters’ Day with Leah Kosolofski, Winnipeg Airport Fire Captain

Local 50600 Inaugurated on the 2nd of December 1998, following a tragic event in Australia, Firefighters’ Day is now recognized internationally on the 4th of May. The decision was made to launch such a campaign in recognition of the importance,...

May 4, 2022

National Day of Mourning – Pause, Reflect, and Remember

Health and safety

National Day of Mourning – Pause, Reflect, and Remember

Every year on April 28, Canada marks a National Day of Mourning to honour workers who died or were injured in the workplace. The primary mission of unions is always to protect the health and safety of workers. It is...

April 28, 2022

World Health Day — Balancing Mental and Physical Health

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World Health Day — Balancing Mental and Physical Health

World Health Day, April 7, is celebrated each year to commemorate the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. This year, UCTE offers advice on how to take care of your mental and physical health,...

April 7, 2022

COVID-19 Health and safety

Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19

Workers’ compensation is a concept that originated in Great Britain in the late 1800s. The Workers’ Compensation Act in Canada, passed in 1886, was introduced in the Province of Ontario. This concept, although well known, took several years to be...

April 1, 2022

Health and safety

Harassment at work flyer

Harassment has been and continues to be an important issue for members in the workplace. There can be devastating effects both on the mental and physical health of a person experiencing harassment. They often feel confused about what does or...

March 31, 2022

Study on Rail Safety – Full Presentation

Health and safety

Study on Rail Safety – Full Presentation

On March 3, UCTE presented a statement to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities regarding a Rail Safety Study. Here is the full presentation.

March 9, 2022