International Youth Day – How has the pandemic changed the lives of youth?
The United Nations General Assembly, since 1999, designated August 12 as International Youth Day. This date, recognized around the world, brings youth […]
The Occupational Health Act in Saskatchewan – 1972
Today, Canada is recognized as a country mostly advanced in the area of occupational health and safety. It has gotten more difficult […]
CCG: Duty-related mental injury survey
Understanding the toll your job takes. UCTE member Karolyn Jones has spent the last several years advocating for the mental health of […]
World Oceans Day – Let’s talk about the Oceans Protection Plan
It has been a few decades since a proposal was made at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro to establish […]
Honouring our firefighting members – International Firefighters’ Day
May 4th is International Firefighters’ Day – a day to recognize the contributions of all firefighters to improving and protecting our society. […]
Loneliness and Isolation – Negative Impact on Health
Before the pandemic, going to the office, taking a walk, getting some fresh air, being in contact with people were all things […]
Day of Mourning — Memorial for Colin Toner
Every year on April 28th, Canada marks a National Day of Mourning to honour workers who have died or were injured on […]
Domestic Violence — The Pandemic in the Shadows
Over the past year, many events have taken place, affecting the lives of Canadians. There have been government measures implemented, restrictions imposed, […]
Transportation Safety Management Systems – Still not right
A little more than 10 years ago, UCTE presented its white paper SMS: What’s not right , which outlined the concerns our […]
Pink Shirt Day – Anti-Bullying Day
Inspired by an act of solidarity by some Nova Scotia teens to support a young student who was bullied for wearing a […]
Harassment and Violence in the Work Place – Changes in force as of January 1, 2021
On January 1, 2021, Part XX –Violence Prevention in the Work Place of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR)[1] will be […]