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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

On the international day for the eradication of poverty, the United Nations (UN) reminds us that poverty is more than a financial reality. It can undermine someone’s dignity, sense of belonging, and access to social life. The United Nations has...

October 17, 2026

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Equity Committee Nominations Open!

Convention 2026 began a new term, and nominations are now open for representatives on our National Equity Committee for the three-year term. This is an opportunity to get involved in addressing equity issues and priorities by discussing and making recommendations...

October 16, 2026

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World Mental Health Day

Clara Hughes, an Olympic champion and a champion of better mental health, spoke to our national Leadership Conference in 2025. She has been open about a battle with depression in her own life, and she advocates for better mental health...

October 10, 2026

What is Decent Work and How do we Get There?

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What is Decent Work and How do we Get There?

The World Day for Decent Work was launched in 2008 as a part of the Decent Work, Decent Life campaign. an initiative of five international organizations including the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). Labour issues internationally are complicated. Working conditions...

October 7, 2026

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

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National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

It’s the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). Members in the National Capital Region can attend the event on Parliament Hill that honours Residential School Survivors, remembers the children who did not make it home, and promotes reconciliation and...

September 30, 2026

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Pride Season and Labour

Fière la fête (Pride Sherbrooke) was held last week, bringing Pride season to a close in Canada’s metropolitan centres. The partnership between 2SLGBTQIA+ activists and the labour movement has been long and mutually supportive. Labour has long supported the struggle...

September 18, 2026

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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...

September 18, 2026

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Firefighters Stand Up to Cancer

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting members in UCTE have made some great strides toward better access to cancer prevention and treatment. Because of exposure to products of combustion and other hazards on the job, firefighters have a higher risk of...

September 11, 2026

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Climate Change and Work in the North

Edgar Almeida, President of Local 00047 in Sarnia, travels regularly to Hay River, NT to audit Safety Management Systems (SMS) for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Edgar’s work sheds light on the link between climate change and workplace hazards. Changing...

August 27, 2026

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“This place is just . . . the best.” Working at the Trent-Severn Waterway workshop in Peterborough

UCTE represents workers on the Trent-Severn Waterway, operated by Parks Canada. UCTE Local 00056 includes carpenters, metalworkers, hydraulic engineers, lock operators, lockmasters, summer students, and more. The 60 lockstations along the 386 km of the waterway are operated using technology...

August 11, 2026