Trent-Severn Waterways –Work refusal results in improved OHS
The Trent-Severn Waterway is a national historic canal operated by Parks Canada. Located in Ontario, it covers more than 380 kms, has […]
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – UNiTE
This year, for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we want to encourage the campaign which the United […]
Assistance to air travel sector announcement results in cautious optimism
On Sunday November 8, 2020, Minister Marc Garneau, Minister of Transportation, released a statement advising of an assistance package for airlines, airports […]
Criminalize Conversion Therapy-related conduct in Canada
October 1, 2020 The Federal Government reintroduces legislation to criminalize Conversion Therapy-related conduct in Canada. “Conversion Therapy is a cruel practice that […]
Be safe – It’s your right
People have not always had the right to be safe. There was a time when workers, especially immigrants, were exploited. To make […]
Member profile: Health and Safety Officer – Kim Wyllie
Professionally, Kim Wyllie wears many hats. As an employee of Transport Canada for more than 16 years, she is a Civil Aviation […]
Canadian Labour Congress Webinar: A worker-centric recovery plan
On Thursday, September 3, 1:30 p.m. ET the CLC will be hosting a webinar at which they will share their worker-centric recovery […]
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 […]
National Day of Mourning – What’s the leading cause of workplace-related deaths in Canada?
What’s the leading cause of workplace-related deaths in Canada? Surprisingly, it’s asbestos. Each year, Canada recognizes April 28 as the National Day […]
World Health Day – Take care of yourself to take care of others
With COVID-19, World Health Day, which is held on April 7, finds a fairly comfortable fit. That’s why this is very short, […]
Calls to the national office
The UCTE national office has received many telephone calls from members who are reaching out to us for assistance. For those reasons, […]