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International Day of Peace

There is a lot to give us pause on this International Day of Peace. The world seems to be tilting toward a more dangerous and militarized environment. In the orbit of the current U.S. administration[MT1] there are even signs of...

September 21, 2025

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International Pay Equity Day

It’s 2025 and we are still working to end gendered pay inequity. Removing gendered divisions between workers is a core objective of labour – better equity leads to better unity, and vice versa. At the same time, it helps that...

September 18, 2025

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Pride = Solidarity, Solidarity = Power

While June is generally viewed as Pride month, Canada’s various Pride events take place throughout the summer months. From the Festival Fierté Val d’Or, Dryden, and Okotoks Pride in early June, to Calgary and Ottawa in late August, the calendar...

September 9, 2025

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Labour Day Check-in

Monday, September 1 is Labour Day. Each year we celebrate, commemorate, and march while looking to the fight ahead. Looking Back: Recent ups and downs So far, the Carney Government seems to be at least as willing as the Trudeau...

August 29, 2025

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Leadership Conference Wrap-up

Another successful UCTE Leadership Conference is in the books! Here are some selected photos of the sessions. Delegates heard inspiring talks on many subjects, all intended to equip them to build up our collective strength while caring for one another’s...

July 21, 2025

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National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, June 21, pre-dates the truth and reconciliation process, but it was an important step forward on that road. Advocacy to establish the day came from the Assembly of First Nations (then called the National Indian Brotherhood),...

June 21, 2025

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Juneteenth Matters for Canada Too

Juneteenth is not officially recognized in Canada, but it is valuable in thinking about the history of slavery here and whose stories we are really telling in conventional history. Juneteenth is important because it de-centers the official experience of emancipation...

June 19, 2025

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IDAHOBIT 2025 and Pride

May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The labour movement has long been closely tied with struggles for LGBTQ+ rights. Why? Because love and respect are for everyone, and also because it is in our interest...

May 17, 2025

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Bear Witness Day

May 10 is Bear Witness Day. It is a children-first approach to raising awareness of inequities in access to services for First Nations children. After he passed way, Jordan River Anderson’s family gave his name to Jordan’s Principle: that First...

May 10, 2025

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May is Asian Heritage Month

We salute our many members with Asian heritage, and we invite all members to learn and support Asian Heritage Month organizations and events in your community. We simply would not recognize the world we live in without the contributions of...

May 2, 2025