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Firefighters and Cancer – the story continues

Firefighters and Cancer – the story continues

Cancer is still the leading cause of death for firefighters. Firefighters’ unions and some lawmakers have made progress in recent years, but there is much more that can be done to get better and more equitable access to prevention and...

August 26, 2025

Rights, just not the Same Rights as Other Workers

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Rights, just not the Same Rights as Other Workers

Not every worker in Canada is a member of a union that allows them to be part of collective bargaining with their employer. Some workers in Canada are not even entitled even to minimum wages and other basic protections. But...

August 21, 2025

Collective Bargaining Labour movement Strikes

Letter to the Honourable Patty Hajdu

Hon. Patty HajduMinister of Jobs and Families Dear Ms. Hajdu I am writing to you on behalf of the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees to express our deep disappointment with your decision to impose binding arbitration between Air Canada and...

August 18, 2025

Collective Bargaining Labour movement Strikes

Statement on Air Canada Strike

The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees is deeply disappointed with the federal government’s imposition of binding arbitration between Air Canada and CUPE flight attendants. Barely hours into a legal strike, this action deserves the condemnation of all fair-minded Canadians. We...

August 18, 2025

Collective Bargaining Labour movement Strikes

Solidarity With CUPE Flight Attendants

Over 10,000 cabin crew workers represented by CUPE and employed by Air Canada are now on strike / locked out of work). UCTE stands in solidarity. Unpaid Hours Notably, and probably unknown to most of the travelling public until recently,...

August 16, 2025

Health and safety

Now Hear This

We remind members of the serious importance of hearing testing. Hearing hazards in the workplace may not be obvious to everyone, but the damage can be permanent and life changing. Background The Canada Labour Code and seven of the provinces...

August 15, 2025

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Youth in UCTE

Today is International Youth Day. UCTE takes renewal and succession in the union seriously. A panel discussion at our recent leadership conference, “New Voices in the Union” focused on younger members’ growth, training, retention, and development as union activists. Delegates...

August 12, 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