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SOS Canadian Coast Guard and Search & Rescue was needed (Part 1)

SOS Canadian Coast Guard and Search & Rescue was needed (Part 1)

In the early morning darkness of July 23, 1960, off British Columbia’s Sechelt coast, the fishing boat Unimak struck a tow line pulling a barge. Within no time other fishing boats responded to the Unimak listening to crew trapped in...

July 14, 2023

Canada Day 2023: Commemorating Our Labour Legacy

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Canada Day 2023: Commemorating Our Labour Legacy

Happy Canada Day to all UCTE members across this vast country, as well as all Canadians and their international friends! As we unite in the day’s jubilation, let us take a moment to reflect on the 156 years of Canadian...

July 1, 2023

World Blood Donor Day: Celebrating Lifesaving Contributions

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World Blood Donor Day: Celebrating Lifesaving Contributions

World Blood Donor Day, celebrated annually on June 14th, is an important initiative organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Its primary objective is to raise...

June 14, 2023

Building a Better Future: June 12th and the Fight against Child Labour

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Building a Better Future: June 12th and the Fight against Child Labour

The United Nations’ World Day Against Child Labour is observed annually on June 12th to raise awareness and take action against child labour worldwide. It is an initiative led by the International Labour Organization (ILO), a specialized agency of the...

June 12, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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