Issue – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

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 17, 2026

UCTE Delegation at National Equity Conferences

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UCTE Delegation at National Equity Conferences

May 14, 2026

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Bear Witness

May 10, 2026

UCTE Raises Concerns Over Airport Privatization, Seeks Meeting with Minister

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UCTE Raises Concerns Over Airport Privatization, Seeks Meeting with Minister

For immediate release Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE), representing workers at airports across the country, is expressing concern following recent federal announcements regarding potential airport privatization. UCTE represents thousands of technical, administrative, and operational...

May 7, 2026

Sound Off: International Firefighters Day

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Sound Off: International Firefighters Day

Today we salute our airport firefighter members—and all firefighters. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) is a key part of operations at airports, among the many workers behind the scenes who ensure our safety and security when we travel. We won’t...

May 4, 2026

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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...

May 2, 2026

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May Day 2026

The fight for better working conditions never ceases. May Day is International Workers’ Day. It commemorates the Haymarket massacre: unions in the U.S. had set May 1, 1886, as their goal for achieving the eight-hour workday. A general strike was...

May 1, 2026

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No to More Airport Privatization

In the Spring Economic Update on April 28, the Government of Canada says they will explore “alternative models of ownership for Canadian airports.” They intend to change the ownership structure of Canada’s airports in order to attract private investors. UCTE...

April 29, 2026

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Workers’ Day of Mourning

Each April 28, workers and advocates gather at memorials around the world to mourn those killed or injured on the job. Flags will be at half-staff on federal government buildings, and many workers will wear black armbands, pins, or ribbons...

April 27, 2026

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Climate Change and Our Work

It’s Earth Day 2026, and the situation is clear: climate change is something we must all face and adapt to. Efforts worldwide to avoid worsening impacts of climate change have not yet been enough. Mitigation and adaptation strategies are called...

April 22, 2026