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Black History Month 2025

Every February, we observe Black History month in Canada thanks to the advocacy of the Ontario Black History Society, who successfully petitioned Toronto city hall to proclaim it in 1979. Nova Scotia followed, and the province of Ontario, and eventually...

February 3, 2025

SV Dispute Resolution Vote – final week!

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SV Dispute Resolution Vote – final week!

UPDATE 7 February – Result: Members have voted in favour of arbitration read the update at SV members vote in favour of arbitration as a dispute resolution process | Public Service Alliance of Canada Operational Services members (SV) have until...

February 3, 2025

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

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January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

Our membership includes cancer survivors, and sadly our members have lost co-workers to cancer. We’re observing Firefighters’ Cancer Awareness Month in Canada for the second time. A national framework on cancers linked to firefighting was announced in October 2024, following...

January 27, 2025

How do we Regulate Civil Aviation in Canada and the World?

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How do we Regulate Civil Aviation in Canada and the World?

UCTE and ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) insiders talk about CARs and ICAO, and the important differences. But let’s cut through the jargon: this post explains what those are, and how and when they matter to the travelling public. These...

January 22, 2025

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Dr. King and Civil Rights in Canada

The third Monday of January is a federal holiday in the USA, commemorating the life and accomplishments of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Some Canadian municipalities recognize it too. When King came to Windsor, Ontario to give the...

January 20, 2025

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New UCTE website now live

You are now on UCTE’s rebuilt website! It has a freshened look and feel, upgraded accessibility features, and overhauled taxonomy and navigation. Once you are familiar with it, it should be easier than ever to find what you came for...

January 20, 2025

Save the Date: Mike Wing Golf Tournament 2025

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Save the Date: Mike Wing Golf Tournament 2025

Once again, the tournament benefits Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind and takes place at The Meadows G&CC. May 28, 2025 — save the date! Registration information coming soon on our Mike Wing Charity Golf Tournament page.

January 13, 2025

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Stop-the-clock Stopped at Coast Guard

In a victory for our ship’s crew members at the Canadian Coast Guard, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has lifted their stop-the-clock practice that affects term employees as of February 1, 2025. Normally, term employees are supposed to...

January 10, 2025

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Holiday break at National office

The UCTE national office will be closed for the holiday break from noon on December 24th to January 2nd. Our first day back in the office will be Jan 3rd. See you in 2025!

December 23, 2024