Issue – Page 10 – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

The enduring legacy of slavery in North American prison labour

Slavery was officially abolished throughout the British Empire, including Canada, on 1 August 1834[1], by the coming into effect of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. Canada had already made baby steps toward abolishing slavery 41 years earlier, in 1793,...

February 21, 2023

Human rights Job Action

Constructive Dismissal

Do you know what it means? Has it happened to you? You have rights and responsibilities when it comes to exercising those rights.

February 17, 2023

Equity Human rights

Chloe Cooley, a Black Woman Enslaved

On March 14, 1793, after spending her life enslaved, Chloe Cooley, a young black woman was abducted by enslaver Adam Vrooman (who’d purchased her only a few months prior from another Ontario slave owner, Benjamin Hardison) and sold over the...

February 8, 2023

Human rights

World Human Rights Day 2022: Dignity, Freedom, & Justice for All

In collaboration with Denise Reynolds, UCTE Human Rights Officer. 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.[1]...

December 10, 2022

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Human rights

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

In collaboration with Denise Reynolds, UCTE Human Rights Officer. In the late afternoon of December 6, 1989, a gunman arrived at the École Polytechnique in Montréal armed with a semi-automatic assault rifle and hatred in his heart. The 25-year-old made his...

December 6, 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Orange Shirt Day

Equity

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Orange Shirt Day

In collaboration with Denise Reynolds, UCTE Human Rights Officer Last year, the Government of Canada passed legislation to make September 30th a federal holiday, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. “The day honors the lost children and Survivors of residential schools,...

September 30, 2022

Health and safety Labour history UCTE history

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

airports COVID-19 Employers Halifax Stanfield International Airport Ottawa International Airport Authority Public safety

Airport Hiring Problems

Since the beginning of COVID-19, airport employers have made certain decisions which affect our members. For example, as a result of lay-offs at airports, employees involved have found their professional and personal futures unpredictable. This put some of our members,...

September 9, 2022