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

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

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20th Triennial Convention Opening Day

Welcome delegates, observers and guests to UCTE’s Twentieth Triennial Convention. Our convention is the heart of our union democracy. Delegates representing locals from coast to coast to coast gather to debate resolutions, make decisions about union policy, and elect leaders...

July 19, 2026

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Convention Update: Nominations Now Open

May 20, 2026

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2026 Scholarship Applications Open

UCTE is proud to support our members’ children and grandchildren who are finishing high school and embarking on post-secondary education. We provide up to two post-secondary scholarships each year of $2500, one based on academic merit and the other based...

May 12, 2026