Issue – Page 23 – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

The impact of the novel coronavirus on members

The ever-changing situation as a result of the novel coronavirus has already had many impacts on our members. Here is a brief summary of what some of our members are experiencing to date: General Many worksites have members who have...

March 23, 2020

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Health and safety Human rights

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

Bargaining Updates Campaigns Health and safety Human rights

Wabush Airport firefighting and the community at risk

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March 19, 2020

COVID-19 – Impact of corona virus on UCTE work

COVID-19 Health and safety

COVID-19 – Impact of corona virus on UCTE work

Sister and Brothers, As you are aware, the PSAC and UCTE are continuing to monitor the developments of COVID-19 and its impact on union business. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures and we are taking the following steps: National...

March 13, 2020

COVID-19 and the UCTE Convention – A message from the National President

Health and safety

COVID-19 and the UCTE Convention – A message from the National President

Sisters and Brothers, To say that the novel coronavirus is top of mind for everyone is an understatement. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) provides up to date information about the spread of the virus across Canada and the...

March 13, 2020

COVID-19: PSAC strike votes and union events suspended

COVID-19 Health and safety

COVID-19: PSAC strike votes and union events suspended

Strike votes As the number of reported cases of the coronavirus rise in Canada, it is important that PSAC take precautions and act proactively to safeguard the health and safety of our members, as well as the Canadian public. In...

March 13, 2020

COVID-19 – Information and guidance for employees in Canada

Health and safety

COVID-19 – Information and guidance for employees in Canada

UCTE has been monitoring the evolving coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) situation closely. We have noticed that many of our employers have provided some information and guidance to employees. As many UCTE members work in or have close contact with the transportation...

March 5, 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

Health and safety

We need workplace scent-free policies

Anyone in the cosmetics industry will tell you that scents are very personal. They can evoke memories, affect your mood and some may say even communicate an aspect of a person’s personality. While all of this is positive, it is...

December 16, 2019

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