Take action for lighthouse keepers!

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 and Pachena Point.

  • Firefighters remember fallen brothers and sisters at the Canadian Firefighters Memorial Ceremony

    Feds are Following up on National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting

    Full funding was announced Monday “This is near and dear to my heart’” says YVR Firefighter Jeremy McNulty. “I lost my Lieutenant to cancer last year.” McNulty is devoted to UCTE’s campaign to improve prevention [...]

  • Input Call for Bargaining Demands – Treasury Board

    The Input Call for Bargaining Demands for the next round of negotiations is currently open for the following Treasury Board bargaining units: Program Administration (PA), Operational (SV), Technical (TC) and Education/Library Science (EB). To enhance [...]

  • Reconciliation is a Labour Issue Too

    This is Truth and Reconciliation Week, and Monday, September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). But you may have questions: what does this day mean, and what does it have to do [...]

  • Save the Date: UCTE Leadership Conference 2025

    Our next Leadership Conference takes place July 18-20, 2025 in Ottawa. Mark your calendar and check with your local if you’re interested in getting involved. More information to follow.

  • CCGS Vincent Massey at port in Québec city

    Shipmate lost at sea

    UCTE expresses condolences to family and friends of the crew member from CCGS Vincent Massey who was lost at sea. Also, we send our condolences to his Coast Guard co-workers, Canadian Merchant Service Guild siblings, and [...]