Welcome to 2026!
2025 is now in the rear view, and we hope you are all entering 2026 refreshed and in good health. It should be a busy one. 2026 is a Convention year for UCTE. Our Twentieth Triennial Convention takes place this...
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Holiday Message from UCTE National Leadership
As we close out the year, we want to take a moment to thank every UCTE member for your dedication, your solidarity, and the essential work you do each day in service to Canadians. As the holiday season begins, we...
Holiday Office Closure
The UCTE National office will be closed from noon on December 24 through January 4. We’ll be back to regular hours on Monday, January 5. All the best for the holidays and the new year!
Dedicated Mailbox for Classification Grievances
Local executive officers and shop stewards handling grievances: please note this important information regarding transmittal of classification grievances. There is a dedicated mailbox for classification grievances and inquiries regarding classification-related matters. The following types of grievances: should be sent to the...
Nine Locals in Five cities, in Five Days
UCTE Leadership visits Atlantic region From October 6 to 11, National President Teresa Eschuk and National Vice-President Mike Tennant met with members and toured a number of workplaces in the Atlantic region. Their tour started at the Port of Halifax...
Budget 2025
UCTE is continuing to review and analyse the federal budget that was tabled in the House of Commons on Tuesday November 4th. We know that UCTE members have many questions about who will be affected, and when, but at this...
Two National Office Staffers Honoured
Two of UCTE’s long-serving national office staff are being recognized today at PSAC’s Founders’ Day. Gardenia Li, Finance and Administration Officer, is recognized for 15 years of service to the UCTE national executive and membership. She continues to be an...
Representing Coast Guard Members at NDDN
National President Teresa Eschuk represented UCTE members at the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence last Thursday. The committee is currently studying how the CCG Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) will be integrated into the Ministry of Defence (MOD)....
Alfie Joins the Ranks
Another new addition to the UCTE extended family, Alfie is a Golden Retriever-Labrador cross who has recently started working with his visually impaired partner. Another life enriched by Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, UCTE’s charity of choice. We’re proud...
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...