The shelling of Estevan Point Lighthouse: A 78-year-old mystery
Canada has not often come under attack. The Americans attacked during the war of 1812. The Irish Fenians nationals attacked after the […]
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 […]
Black History Month 2020 – Did You Know?
Canada’s unions call on the government to take meaningful actions to address the disparities in employment for Black workers. We want to […]
For the Seas, for Them: #SeaHER
To start, it is very important to make special mention of all seafarers working at sea or on the coast on this World […]
The 1980 CR Strike
Today, April 24, is Administrative Professionals Day. As a union that represents a great number of administrative professionals, we obviously want to […]
Equal Pay Day – April 9
Canadian women still need to work an extra three-and-a-half months to earn what a man does in a year. That’s why Equal […]
Dr. King and the labour movement
On Monday, January 21, Americans will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day: a federal holiday that honours the civil rights leader’s legacy. […]
Why we strike
Let’s face it: no one enjoys going on strike. In Canada, the overwhelming majority of collective agreements are signed without ever having […]