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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

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Bear Witness Day

May 10 is Bear Witness Day. It is a children-first approach to raising awareness of inequities in access to services for First Nations children. After he passed way, Jordan River Anderson’s family gave his name to Jordan’s Principle: that First...

May 10, 2025

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It’s Scholarship Season

Are you, or is someone in your family pursuing post-secondary education (PSE) this fall? UCTE offers scholarships to support PSE as well as union activist training. The 2025 deadline for post-secondary scholarships will be in August. Best wishes to beginning...

May 9, 2025

Pilot Boat Crew: pitching and rolling for the safety of others

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Pilot Boat Crew: pitching and rolling for the safety of others

UCTE represents ships’ crew and dispatchers at the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, and Laurentian Pilotage Authority. Jason Coakley works for the Atlantic Pilotage Authority in Halifax. There is more to our harbours than meets the eye of...

May 6, 2025

Health and safety

Mental Health Awareness week 2025

This year, the Canadian Mental Health Association reminds us that “Living with mental health challenges often forces people to hide behind a “mask” to protect themselves from judgment and discrimination.” The masks can isolate and further burden people, making it...

May 5, 2025