Issue – Page 7 – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

Shipmate lost at sea

UCTE expresses condolences to family and friends of the crew member from CCGS Vincent Massey who was lost at sea. Also, we send our condolences to his Coast Guard co-workers, Canadian Merchant Service Guild siblings, and to our UCTE members who...

September 19, 2024

“Lucky Seven” Saved in Successful Search and Rescue Operation this Summer

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“Lucky Seven” Saved in Successful Search and Rescue Operation this Summer

Newfoundland Fishers Returned Home by UCTE members at Canadian Coast Guard Late on Friday July 19, more than a day into the search, hope was running low. Other than some floating debris along the way, a heavy fog had prevented...

September 5, 2024

A Triumph for Firefighters: Canada’s New Framework for Tackling Firefighting-Related Cancers

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A Triumph for Firefighters: Canada’s New Framework for Tackling Firefighting-Related Cancers

Bill C-224: An Act to establish a national framework for the prevention and treatment of cancers linked to firefighting was recently assented to and became law on June 22, 2023. Its passage signifies a significant step towards recognizing and addressing the health...

July 18, 2023

Honouring the Fallen While Confronting the Perils of Canadian Wildfires: Understanding the Risks Firefighters Face

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Honouring the Fallen While Confronting the Perils of Canadian Wildfires: Understanding the Risks Firefighters Face

We begin this exploration of the dangers facing firefighters in Canada’s wildfire-ravaged landscapes with a heartfelt tribute to two of our bravest, who recently fell in the line of duty. Devyn Gale, a 19-year-old firefighter from Revelstoke, British Columbia, tragically...

July 17, 2023

SOS Canadian Coast Guard and Search & Rescue was needed (Part 1)

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SOS Canadian Coast Guard and Search & Rescue was needed (Part 1)

In the early morning darkness of July 23, 1960, off British Columbia’s Sechelt coast, the fishing boat Unimak struck a tow line pulling a barge. Within no time other fishing boats responded to the Unimak listening to crew trapped in...

July 14, 2023

Commemorating 81 Years Since Anne Frank Went Into Hiding: A Call to Stand Against Hate and Aggression

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Commemorating 81 Years Since Anne Frank Went Into Hiding: A Call to Stand Against Hate and Aggression

Today, we pause and reflect on a significant event in history. It’s been 81 years since Anne Frank, a young girl filled with dreams, hopes, and wisdom beyond her years, was compelled along with her family to go into hiding...

July 6, 2023

A Single Pay Equity Plan: Advancing Labour Movement and Pay Equity in Canada

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A Single Pay Equity Plan: Advancing Labour Movement and Pay Equity in Canada

In a significant ruling, the Pay Equity Commissioner has decided against multiple pay equity plans for the Treasury Board, favouring a single comprehensive plan instead. This decision represents an important milestone for Canada’s labour movement and pay equity. It has...

July 5, 2023

Canada Day 2023: Commemorating Our Labour Legacy

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Canada Day 2023: Commemorating Our Labour Legacy

Happy Canada Day to all UCTE members across this vast country, as well as all Canadians and their international friends! As we unite in the day’s jubilation, let us take a moment to reflect on the 156 years of Canadian...

July 1, 2023

Modernizing Transparency Laws: How Revamping Access-to-Information Benefits the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees and Labour Advocacy

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Modernizing Transparency Laws: How Revamping Access-to-Information Benefits the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees and Labour Advocacy

The announcement made on June 23, 2023, by Treasury Board President Mona Fortier regarding the access-to-information system in Canada is significant for the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) and the broader labour movement in several ways: Transparency and Accountability...

June 29, 2023

The Significance of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Québec’s History and Culture

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The Significance of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Québec’s History and Culture

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, also known as St. John the Baptist Day, is an annual celebration honouring the patron saint of Québec, Saint John the Baptist, and Québécois culture. It is one of the most significant national holidays in the province and...

June 24, 2023