Celebrating the women who shaped our past
In collaboration with Denise Reynolds, UCTE Human Rights Officer in honour of Women’s History Month 2023. On March 8, 2023, we will […]
The enduring legacy of slavery in North American prison labour
Slavery was officially abolished throughout the British Empire, including Canada, on 1 August 1834[1], by the coming into effect of the Slavery […]
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 […]
History of Labour Day
In collaboration with Denise Reynolds, UCTE Human Rights Officer As we celebrate Labour Day, UCTE would like to take a look at the […]
International Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend –The story behind Thom Drew, a former Nova Scotian lighthouse keeper
Mosher Island, in Nova Scotia, has a very interesting story to tell. The last lighthouse keeper to have held this job on […]
Mike Johnson and the Battle of the CCGs – The Politics of Kidney Stones
It all started in 2019. At the time, and still today, medical clearance was required in order to work at sea with […]
Asian Heritage Month – The Story Behind the Chinese Laundries
It all started around the Canadian Pacific Railway project in 1887. Chinese workers were paid $1.00 a day, and from this small […]
Asian Heritage Month – South Asian Canadian Labour History Project
On the occasion of Asian Heritage Month, UCTE wanted to take the time to let you know about a project we discovered […]
History of the Rand Formula
It all started with a strike in Windsor, Ontario. A decision had just been made regarding labour relations. On January 29, 1946, […]
Coast Guard turns 60
On January 26, 1962, the federal government created the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). However, while it got a new name and structure, […]
The PSAC Building: Boldness of form, simplicity and elegance
In collaboration with Ken Clavette On the morning of Saturday December 21, 1968, there was great deal of activity taking place at […]
Biography – Percy Bourne
Today we bring you the biography of Percy Bourne, a former UCTE president. An important pillar of the union, Percy Bourne, a […]