Pay Equity Day in Canada — Women are working for free
As a Union, UCTE has taken the position on some social issues that can affect our members. One of the issues specifically […]
Federal and Provincial Vaccination Policies and Human Rights in Canada
Several federal and provincial communications recently were published on the government and human rights websites of respective provinces. The situation as regards […]
In honour of Pride Month, UCTE exposes the “Fruit Machine” – The homosexual purge
15Many of us do not understand systemic discrimination. We have the false impression that, in Canada, a country with a reputation for […]
Human Rights Day – December 10
Since 1948, Human Rights Day has been celebrated to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United […]
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 […]
200 years ago, Scottish workers went on strike for Democracy
In 1820 the workers of Scotland held a general strike. Lead by the weavers, 60,000 workers took part stopping almost all production […]
The spirit of Mary Ann Shadd Cary
UCTE would like to recognize the indomitable spirit of Mary Ann Shadd Cary: a black woman who stood up for justice and […]
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 […]
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Everyone has the right to be treated equally in the workplace. This right is guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and […]
Today is #PinkShirtDay2020 – Stop harassment
Harassment has been and continues to be an important issue for members in the workplace. There can be devastating effects both on […]