The sinking of the CGS Lambton
On April 19, 1922, the Canadian Government ship (CGS) Lambton was the scene of a disaster. The ship was intended to respond […]
Registration open: 2023 PSAC National Health and Safety Conference
PSAC’s 2023 National Health and Safety Conference will be held in person January 27-29 in Montreal with the theme “Shaping the future of […]
Dangerous Work – Advisory from the Government of Canada
The Government of Canada issued a special advisory on September 13, 2022 to remind employees and employers of their rights and responsibilities […]
PSAC launches a toolkit to address violence and harassment at work
Everyone has the right to work in a safe environment. Unfortunately, violence and harassment are still too present in our workplaces and […]
International Firefighters’ Day with Leah Kosolofski, Winnipeg Airport Fire Captain
Local 50600 Inaugurated on the 2nd of December 1998, following a tragic event in Australia, Firefighters’ Day is now recognized internationally on […]
National Day of Mourning – Pause, Reflect, and Remember
Every year on April 28, Canada marks a National Day of Mourning to honour workers who died or were injured in the […]
World Health Day — Balancing Mental and Physical Health
World Health Day, April 7, is celebrated each year to commemorate the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19
Workers’ compensation is a concept that originated in Great Britain in the late 1800s. The Workers’ Compensation Act in Canada, passed in […]
Harassment at work flyer
Harassment has been and continues to be an important issue for members in the workplace. There can be devastating effects both on […]
Study on Rail Safety – Full Presentation
On March 3, UCTE presented a statement to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities regarding a […]
Pink Shirt Day — Anti-Bullying Day
Inspired by an act of solidarity by Nova Scotia teens to support a young student who was bullied for wearing a pink […]
UCTE Airport Firefighters Cancer Survey
Over the last few years, the number of reports that we have heard about current and former airport firefighters being diagnosed with […]