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Juneteenth Matters for Canada Too

Juneteenth is not officially recognized in Canada, but it is valuable in thinking about the history of slavery here and whose stories we are really telling in conventional history. Juneteenth is important because it de-centers the official experience of emancipation...

June 19, 2025

June 15-21 is National Public Service Week

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June 15-21 is National Public Service Week

For many years now, the federal government has observed National Public Service Week, when the employer expresses appreciation for the work of the public service. Our members are proud to serve the public, this week and every week. But actions...

June 16, 2025

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Canadian Coast Guard moving to DND

This morning the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced that as part of their new defence and security strategy that the Canadian Coast Guard would be transferred to the authority of the Department of National Defence. This decision came as a...

June 10, 2025

2025 Mike Wing Golf Tournament – another success!

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2025 Mike Wing Golf Tournament – another success!

This year’s tournament was once again at the Meadows Golf and Country Club in the National Capital Region. Golfers enjoyed great weather and helped UCTE donate $7000 to Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, our charity chosen by the late...

June 6, 2025

Canadian Space Agency Convention 2023 Employers in memoriam Transport Canada

Mourning the loss of Marc Garneau

UCTE is saddened by the loss of The Honourable Marc Garneau. Our condolences to his family and friends, and a grieving nation. He was Canada’s first astronaut, flying his first space shuttle mission on the Challenger in 1984. Later he...

June 5, 2025

Apply now to serve on the UCTE Equity Committee

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Apply now to serve on the UCTE Equity Committee

Applications closed July 11. Co-chaired by the National Human Rights Officer, the UCTE Equity Committee will be made up of representatives from each of five designated equity groups, representing each of the six regions of the union. Its mandate is...

June 5, 2025

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Injured Workers’ Day, June 1

A grassroots labour initiative, Injured Workers’ Day is observed every June 1 to celebrate and advance struggles for better supports for all injured workers, whether unionized or not. It is not a federal observance yet, but the labour movement in...

May 31, 2025

Bargaining Updates Collective Bargaining Nav Canada PSAC

NAV Canada bargaining update

Two recent meetings between the UCTE NAV Canada bargaining team and NAV Canada have achieved an agreement on flexible work arrangements. There are more talks scheduled for June; stay tuned for further updates!

May 23, 2025

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IDAHOBIT 2025 and Pride

May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The labour movement has long been closely tied with struggles for LGBTQ+ rights. Why? Because love and respect are for everyone, and also because it is in our interest...

May 17, 2025

Bringing UCTE Voices to Parks Bargaining

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Bringing UCTE Voices to Parks Bargaining

Last week (May 7-9) saw the PSAC Parks Canada bargaining conference in Gatineau, QC. Delegates discussed issues and elected the bargaining team for the upcoming round of negotiations. UCTE represents Parks workers on the Chambly Canal, Rideau Canal, Sault Ste....

May 16, 2025