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World Day of Social Justice 20th February

In 2007, the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) declared that February 20th will be celebrated annually as the World Day of Social Justice. Supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), countries around the world use this day to...

February 20, 2021

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PSAC’s New Online Training Program

Since the pandemic does not allow for in-person courses, as a safety precaution, PSAC has decided to rethink its training program and to transform it into an online program. All courses will be accessible on the PSAC website from your...

February 16, 2021

Letter sent to the new Minister of Transport the Honorable Omar Alghabra

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Letter sent to the new Minister of Transport the Honorable Omar Alghabra

Following the appointment of the new Minister of Transport, the Hon. Omar Alghabra, UCTE took the opportunity to raise concerns about the devastation of the COVID-19 to the aviation sector. In his letter, Brother Dave Clark raised the need for...

January 21, 2021

In memoriam – Eddie Dale, UCTE Life Member

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In memoriam – Eddie Dale, UCTE Life Member

It is with sadness that we announce that Brother Eddie Dale, a former president of the Rideau Canal Local 00056 and a UCTE life member, passed away on December 30, 2020. He was a mainstay of the Rideau Canal who...

January 7, 2021

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Happy holidays and happy new year

This year the UCTE national office will be closed between December 24, 2020 and January 4, 2021 inclusive. The office will re-open on Tuesday January 5. We wish you a happy holiday season and a happy new year!

December 29, 2020

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International Civil Aviation Day

The International Civil Aviation Day was established in 1994 by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and later recognized by the United Nations General Assembly, to help create and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to...

December 7, 2020

December 3: International Day of People with Disabilities

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December 3: International Day of People with Disabilities

December 3 is the 28th anniversary of the UN’s proclamation of the International Day of People with Disabilities. This year’s theme, Not all disabilities are visible, focuses on increasing awareness about disabilities that are not immediately obvious. It is estimated...

December 3, 2020

PSAC BC Regional Women’s Committee hosting December 6 virtual memorial event

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PSAC BC Regional Women’s Committee hosting December 6 virtual memorial event

In Canada the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women is commemorated on December 6, the anniversary date of the 1989 violent attack by an armed gunman at Montreal’s École Polytechnique that resulted in the death of...

November 16, 2020

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National Drone Safety Awareness Day

Transport Canada is inviting Canadians to celebrate the first National Drone Safety Awareness Day, a day set aside to raise awareness about drone safety. Canada wants to educate the public about safe drone practices and showcase the interesting and innovative...

November 13, 2020

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Remembrance Day

75 years ago, we celebrated the end of World War II. This day is to remember the millions of Canadians who served Canada for 6 years to gain our freedom. We must remember the values that these Canadians conveyed. They...

November 11, 2020