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International Day of the Seafarer – A special year

In 2010 the International Maritime Organization (IMO), designated June 25th as the International Day of the Seafarer as a way to recognize the invaluable contribution that seafarers make to the world economy and to pay tribute to an often-overlooked contribution...

June 25, 2020

The shelling of Estevan Point Lighthouse: A 78-year-old mystery

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The shelling of Estevan Point Lighthouse: A 78-year-old mystery

Canada has not often come under attack. The Americans attacked during the war of 1812. The Irish Fenians nationals attacked after the American Civil War, to capture Canada and trade it for the freedom of Ireland. Then on June 20th,...

June 20, 2020

Isolation or socialisation? What you need to know

COVID-19 Health and safety

Isolation or socialisation? What you need to know

Several provinces have made decisions about which stores, restaurants and offices will reopen. They are putting various security measures in place, but do you think it’s enough to protect Canadians from this virus? It all depends on the age of...

June 19, 2020

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National Public Service Week 2020

As members of the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees, many of you are the front-line workers during this Covid-19 Pandemic. Many of you have seen your roles of supporting and protecting the public change drastically in these past few months. ...

June 17, 2020

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Member’s profile: Erick Barba – Internal Communications Officer, Natural Resources Canada

Local 30094 Erick Barba is president of Local 30094, a local whose members work at Natural Resources Canada. An employee for the last 21 years, Erick’s job is to communicate information and provide guidance to staff and management as well...

June 11, 2020

Post-secondary scholarship applications are now open!

Awards and scholarships

Post-secondary scholarship applications are now open!

UCTE is pleased to announce that applications are open once again for our two $2,500 post-secondary scholarships. Deadline: August 17, 2020 As a union, we’re committed to fairness in the workplace and beyond. For us, fairness means equality of opportunity...

June 4, 2020

James Bogusz – YQR Employees ARE the community too

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James Bogusz – YQR Employees ARE the community too

Words are not always followed by action. James Bogusz, CEO of Regina Airport says that he believes in the community, that the airport plays a big role in the community and that the staff at the airport are there for...

June 3, 2020

Human rights Labour history

The spirit of Mary Ann Shadd Cary

UCTE would like to recognize the indomitable spirit of Mary Ann Shadd Cary: a black woman who stood up for justice and equality at every opportunity, defying the social norms of her time and shattering many glass ceilings along the...

June 1, 2020

Feds are washing their hands of Wabush – What this means for the community

Campaigns

Feds are washing their hands of Wabush – What this means for the community

For several months, we advised the Wabush community about Transport Canada’s decision to eliminate airport firefighting service at Wabush Airport. The communities of Labrador West and Fremont deserve better. The community deserves access to professional aircraft firefighters. Back in March,...

May 29, 2020

Bargaining Updates

Input Call: Nav Canada Bargaining Units

It is that time where our Nav Canada members need to think about the next round of bargaining. An input call has been sent to all locals seeking bargaining demands in preparation for a bargaining conference this fall. New this...

May 26, 2020