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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...

December 22, 2025

Dedicated Mailbox for Classification Grievances

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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...

December 10, 2025

Nine Locals in Five cities, in Five Days

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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...

November 13, 2025

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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...

November 6, 2025

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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...

November 6, 2025

Representing Coast Guard Members at NDDN

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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)....

October 6, 2025

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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...

July 30, 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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Leadership Conference opened today

Here in Ottawa, on unceded Algonquin-Anishinaabe territory, we welcome leaders from UCTE locals throughout the country. With a blessing from Grandmother Irene and opening remarks from the National Executive, we begin three days of discussions on building stronger locals, fostering...

July 18, 2025

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National Office Staffing Update

UCTE National office is back at full staff complement! Augusta Akouete started in February 2025 as Membership/Administrative Clerk – the role vacated by Sandi Debelle’s retirement. Sarah Jane Poulsen joined in March as Executive Assistant to the National President. Alexis...

July 17, 2025