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 […]
World Human Rights Day
Today we celebrate World Human Rights day, which commemorates the day the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the […]
What you need to know for the Canadian federal election in 3 points
Here are 3 points you need to know before Election Day in Canada. On October 21, 2019, as a Canadian worker, you […]