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The spirit of Mary Ann Shadd Cary

UCTE would like to recognize the indomitable spirit of Mary Ann Shadd Cary: a black woman who stood up for justice and equality at every opportunity, defying the social norms of her time and shattering many glass ceilings along the...

June 1, 2020

Health and safety Human rights

National Day of Mourning – What’s the leading cause of workplace-related deaths in Canada?

What’s the leading cause of workplace-related deaths in Canada? Surprisingly, it’s asbestos. Each year, Canada recognizes April 28 as the National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed in the workplace. According to the Canadian Centre for Occupation Health...

April 28, 2020

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Everyone has the right to be treated equally in the workplace. This right is guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Although human rights matters may fall under federal, provincial or territorial jurisdiction, all levels of government take...

March 21, 2020

Wabush Airport firefighting and the community at risk

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Wabush Airport firefighting and the community at risk

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March 19, 2020

Health and safety Human rights

Today is #PinkShirtDay2020 – Stop harassment

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...

February 26, 2020

Human rights

World Human Rights Day

Today we celebrate World Human Rights day, which commemorates the day the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on December 10, 1948. [fusion_button link=”https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day” text_transform=”” title=”” target=”_self” link_attributes=”” alignment=”” modal=””...

December 10, 2019

Strike or not? Trick or treat: GLPA members looking for a deal.

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Strike or not? Trick or treat: GLPA members looking for a deal.

We are in the Halloween mood. I don’t know if the new employer negotiation team are scaring us or we just need to prepare for a surprise. After years without a collective agreement, members at the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority...

October 18, 2019

What you need to know for the Canadian federal election in 3 points

Human rights

What you need to know for the Canadian federal election in 3 points

Here are 3 points you need to know before Election Day in Canada. On October 21, 2019, as a Canadian worker, you will have a right to the following: You will have 3 paid consecutive hours during your work day...

October 15, 2019

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For the Seas, for Them: #SeaHER

To start, it is very important to make special mention of all seafarers working at sea or on the coast on this World Maritime Day. We want to thank you for the safety that you bring to our seas and oceans....

September 26, 2019

Bargaining Updates Human rights

They need to STOP, or we are going ON STRIKE

Many UCTE members are in situations that need employers to stop. Members at Parks Canada, Saint John Airport, Treasury Board and Great Lakes Pilotage are in tenuous positions with their employers who are refusing to engage fairly with our members. Recently, we have designed...

September 25, 2019