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Input Call for Bargaining Demands – Treasury Board

The Input Call for Bargaining Demands for the next round of negotiations is currently open for the following Treasury Board bargaining units: Program Administration (PA), Operational (SV), Technical (TC) and Education/Library Science (EB). To enhance members’ voice and increase accessibility...

October 3, 2024

Equity Human rights PSAC Uncategorized

Reconciliation is a Labour Issue Too

This is Truth and Reconciliation Week, and Monday, September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). But you may have questions: what does this day mean, and what does it have to do with our work as a...

September 25, 2024

Leadership Conference 2025

Mark Your Calendar: UCTE Leadership Conference 2025

Our next Leadership Conference takes place July 18-20, 2025 in Ottawa. Mark your calendar and check with your local if you’re interested in getting involved. More information to follow.

September 20, 2024

Health and safety

Shipmate lost at sea

UCTE expresses condolences to family and friends of the crew member from CCGS Vincent Massey who was lost at sea. Also, we send our condolences to his Coast Guard co-workers, Canadian Merchant Service Guild siblings, and to our UCTE members who...

September 19, 2024

“Lucky Seven” Saved in Successful Search and Rescue Operation this Summer

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“Lucky Seven” Saved in Successful Search and Rescue Operation this Summer

Newfoundland Fishers Returned Home by UCTE members at Canadian Coast Guard Late on Friday July 19, more than a day into the search, hope was running low. Other than some floating debris along the way, a heavy fog had prevented...

September 5, 2024

CCG: Don’t Destaff Light Stations! Keep the Light Keepers Who Keep Us Safe

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CCG: Don’t Destaff Light Stations! Keep the Light Keepers Who Keep Us Safe

Support the UCTE in protecting public safety, security, and sovereignty on our coasts. Minister Lebouthillier and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans must review their decision to destaff two lighthouses on the west coast of Vancouver Island, at Carmanah Point...

August 20, 2024

Union Requests Minister Stop “Flawed” Decision to Remove Lighthouse Keepers at Carmanah Point and Pachena Point, cites increased risk to public

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Union Requests Minister Stop “Flawed” Decision to Remove Lighthouse Keepers at Carmanah Point and Pachena Point, cites increased risk to public

— for immediate release — The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) representing lighthouse keepers at two key lighthouses along British Columbia’s coastline is urging the Federal Minister responsible for the Department of Fisheries (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard...

August 6, 2024

Meeting with Commissioner of Canadian Coast Guard

Canadian Coast Guard Employers

Meeting with Commissioner of Canadian Coast Guard

Earlier in July, National President Teresa Eschuk and National Vice-President Mike Tennant met with Mario Pelletier, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, to advance the priorities of our CCG members and to enhance the union-management relationship. We brought the commissioner’s attention...

July 18, 2024

Canadian Coast Guard Survey Report – February 2024

Canadian Coast Guard Employers

Canadian Coast Guard Survey Report – February 2024

In February 2024 the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees did a survey of its members who work for the Canadian Coast Guard. We asked the members questions about training, health and safety, fatigue management and harassment. We also conducted a...

July 9, 2024

in memoriam

In Memoriam – Brother Wayne Elliott, former National Vice-President of UCTE

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Wayne Elliott, former National Vice-President of UCTE. Wayne was born and raised in Nova Scotia where he worked as a firefighter for Transport Canada at the Halifax Airport...

June 24, 2024