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Mike Johnson and the Battle of the CCGs – The Politics of Kidney Stones

It all started in 2019. At the time, and still today, medical clearance was required in order to work at sea with the CCG. However, there was a very specific policy on kidney stones. If the employee had even a...

July 12, 2022

The Horror Story of the Former Employees of the Northern Transportation Company Limited (NTCL)

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The Horror Story of the Former Employees of the Northern Transportation Company Limited (NTCL)

A disaster scenario involving the Northern Transportation Company Limited (NTCL) came about in 2016, when the company encountered various financial problems leading to its bankruptcy. This situation was within its control but, it should be noted, something was wrong with...

July 6, 2022

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In Memoriam — Terry Wayne Hoyles

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Brother Terry Wayne Hoyles, an active member of UCTE Local XX. A fire captain at the St. John’s Airport, Brother Wayne Hoyles devoted 48 years to his career in...

June 30, 2022

Pride Month – Some Facts About Pride in Canada

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Pride Month – Some Facts About Pride in Canada

On the occasion of Pride Month, we would like to take the time to highlight some interesting facts about the struggle led by activists from this community. Pride Month is now a celebration, but that does not mean the end...

June 28, 2022

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Day of the Seafarer

June 25, 2022 Your Voyage, Your Journey-then & Now, Share your journey Alain Jacques Georges Marie Gerbault (Nov 17, 1893-Dec 16, 1941) was a French Sailor, writer and tennis champion, who made a circumnavigation of the world as a single-handed...

June 25, 2022

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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

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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