If you have not heard, 16-year-old Greta Thunberg has picked her fight. She decided to cross the Atlantic from Plymouth, England on August 14th on board Malaysia II to New York City in the United States. Why? She wanted to be at...

Labour Day is a day to celebrate the contribution of workers to Canada’s socio-economic reality. One of the most frequently asked questions that union activists get is “What has the Union done for me?” We all know that it was...

In 2006, UCTE recognized an opportunity to make a difference in a different way. We decided that the annual golf tournament could also benefit a charity. The national president at the time, Mike Wing, said that he wanted a charity...

Massive changes to the Canada Labour Code for federally regulated members – what you need to know before September 1, 2019 Over the last few months, UCTE and PSAC have been participating as part of stakeholder consultations to the government’s...

Whether you work for a federal government department, an agency or a private employer, elections matter. Some of you are electing your employer who will negotiate the terms and conditions of your collective agreement. Others are electing one of your...

On July 26th, a small float plane carrying 9 individuals crashed at Addenbroke Island, approximately 83 kilometers north of Vancouver Island. Unfortunately, 4 people were killed and the 5 survivors were taken to hospital for further treatment. Our thoughts are...