lighthouses – Union of Canadian Transportation Employees

Exemplary Service Medals for Newfoundland CCG Members

Exemplary Service Medals for Newfoundland CCG Members

Congratulations to four UCTE members who were recognized on Wednesday for long and distinguished service with the Canadian Coast Guard. Mike Johnson and Mike Maloney are on the executive of Local 90915. Daniel Duffett and Morris Green are Lighthouse Keepers...

March 21, 2025

Wrapping up 2024 in the Campaign against Lighthouse Destaffing

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Wrapping up 2024 in the Campaign against Lighthouse Destaffing

2024 is on its way out, and our campaign has had an impact so far. Working with lighthouse keepers, parliamentarians, hikers, the Huu-ay-aht nation and other supporters, we succeeded in raising awareness and getting public support to keep lighthouses staffed.Unfortunately, we could...

December 19, 2024

Campaigns Canadian Coast Guard UCTE campaigns

Lighthouse Keepers Campaign Update

Lighthouse keepers have moved off the two stations at Carmanah Point and Pachena Point as of October 25. Our campaign to stop the de-staffing of these two stations now must shift gears.The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) moved ahead to implement their decision...

November 27, 2024

CCG: Don’t Destaff Light Stations! Keep the Light Keepers Who Keep Us Safe

Campaigns Canadian Coast Guard UCTE campaigns

CCG: Don’t Destaff Light Stations! Keep the Light Keepers Who Keep Us Safe

Support the UCTE in protecting public safety, security, and sovereignty on our coasts. Minister Lebouthillier and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans must review their decision to destaff two lighthouses on the west coast of Vancouver Island, at Carmanah Point...

August 20, 2024

Union Requests Minister Stop “Flawed” Decision to Remove Lighthouse Keepers at Carmanah Point and Pachena Point, cites increased risk to public

Campaigns Canadian Coast Guard UCTE campaigns

Union Requests Minister Stop “Flawed” Decision to Remove Lighthouse Keepers at Carmanah Point and Pachena Point, cites increased risk to public

— for immediate release —The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) representing lighthouse keepers at two key lighthouses along British Columbia’s coastline is urging the Federal Minister responsible for the Department of Fisheries(DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) to...

August 6, 2024