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In Memory of Our Dear Colleague Shawn Fields

UCTE mourns the sudden passing of Labour Relations Officer Shawn Fields, who was a valued member of the UCTE National Office staff since 2011. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of...

October 26, 2026

20th Mike Wing Golf Tournament – Another Success!

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20th Mike Wing Golf Tournament – Another Success!

It was meant to be: Twenty teams registered for our twentieth annual Mike Wing Charity Golf Tournament. Congratulations to the winning foursome entered by Jeff Whitekker, and to the team of members from NAV CANADA who won Most Honest Golfers....

October 20, 2026

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Equity Committee Nominations Open!

Convention 2026 began a new term, and nominations are now open for representatives on our National Equity Committee for the three-year term. This is an opportunity to get involved in addressing equity issues and priorities by discussing and making recommendations...

October 16, 2026

Airport Privatization: UCTE Joins NDP in Press Conference on the Hill

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Airport Privatization: UCTE Joins NDP in Press Conference on the Hill

UCTE National President Barry Tchir joined representatives from Unifor, IAM Canada, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and the NDP caucus this morning to oppose privatization of our airports. UCTE represents over a thousand members at YVR (Vancouver) and YYC (Calgary)....

September 22, 2026

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Giving away our future

Before moving ahead, the federal government should clearly explain what problem privatization is intended to solve, what protections will be put in place for workers and communities, and how Canadians will be better served under a new model.

September 21, 2026

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Honouring Fallen Firefighters

Every September, the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation hosts its memorial weekend. Firefighters from across Canada come to honour and remember fallen firefighters. The ceremony takes place at the Canadian Firefighters’ Memorial in Ottawa. Joe LePage, a firefighter at Windsor International...

September 14, 2026

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Thank You to Our UCTE Family

To our UCTE family, On behalf of myself and my children, I want to express our heartfelt thanks to UCTE and to everyone who contributed to the generous donations collected for our family following our house fire. Losing our home...

September 10, 2026

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Labour Day 2026

The first Monday in September is Labour Day in Canada. Let’s check in on some of the issues that are weighing on members’ minds. For federal public service workers, it’s a tense time, and a time to join together in...

September 7, 2026

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International Day of Charity

UCTE’s charity of choice is Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. They do life-changing work, day in and day out, and without any public funding. Our long and rewarding relationship is highlighted each year by the Mike Wing Golf Tournament....

September 5, 2026

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What is Next for the Port of Churchill?

There is a lot of potential at the Port of Churchill, Manitoba. It is the only rail-connected Arctic deep-water port in North America, operating since 1931. This week, Churchill handled grain shipments for the first time in six years, produced...

September 3, 2026