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National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government...

June 21, 2022

National Aboriginal History Month The Story Behind Bertha Clark-Jones

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National Aboriginal History Month The Story Behind Bertha Clark-Jones

In honour of National Aboriginal History Month, UCTE has decided to tell the story of Bertha Clark-Jones. This activist of Cree- (Nehiyawak) Métis descent, born November 6, 1922 in Clear Hills, Alberta, was the fifth child in a family of...

June 17, 2022

Federal government suspends vaccine mandates for transportation workers and federal employees

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Federal government suspends vaccine mandates for transportation workers and federal employees

On June 14th, the federal government announced that effective June 20th, it will suspend vaccination requirements for federally regulated transportation sectors, federal government employees as well as domestic and outbound travelers. UCTE members who work at ports, pilotage authorities, airports...

June 15, 2022

Government lifts vaccination policy for federal workers

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Government lifts vaccination policy for federal workers

Today, the federal government announced it will lift the vaccination policy for all workers in federally regulated workplaces as of June 20, and allow workers who’ve been put on leave without pay because of their vaccination status to return to...

June 14, 2022

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3 LGBTQ2S+ Canadian activists to highlight

In honour of Pride Month, we want to take a moment to highlight three activists who are making or have made a big difference in the advocacy and resilience of LGBTQ2+ communities. Sylvia Rivera Sylvia Rivera was another key figure...

June 10, 2022

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Member profile and stories: Gary Cashin – Lockmaster with the CCG

Gary Cashin, lockmaster at the Strait of Canso (Local 80824) for the last 7 years, shared with us his adventures and very surprising stories from his years working with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Since 1987, Gary has been interested...

June 8, 2022

National Aboriginal History Month – Stories To Be Told

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National Aboriginal History Month – Stories To Be Told

National Aboriginal History Month, which falls in June, provides an opportunity for all Canadians, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, to explore the history of Canada’s first peoples. For those who have made this land their home, whether 300 years ago or just...

June 2, 2022

Pride Month 2022 – Gender Inclusive Language Toolkit

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Pride Month 2022 – Gender Inclusive Language Toolkit

June is Pride Month. UCTE shines a spotlight on 2SLGBTQIA+ by uplifting and amplifying the lives and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ people by commemorating the history of Pride, celebrating the incredible progress to date, and to call attention to the immense...

June 1, 2022

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Asian Heritage Month – The Story Behind the Chinese Laundries

It all started around the Canadian Pacific Railway project in 1887. Chinese workers were paid $1.00 a day, and from this small amount they had to pay for their food and equipment. White workers were paid $1.50 to $2.50 a...

May 27, 2022

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Leadership Conference

UCTE is happy to announce that we will once again be hosting its Leadership Conference in person in Ottawa from July 21 to 24, 2022 at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel. As always, UCTE will sponsor one delegate from each local...

May 27, 2022