Tax season – T4 or a T4A?
With tax season upon us, this is a reminder that union locals may also need to issue either a T4 or T4A. […]
It’s Ok not to be Ok. – World Mental Health Day
In collaboration with Denise Reynolds, UCTE Human Rights Officer “Make Mental Health and Well-being for a Global Priority” The pandemic has, and continues […]
No to ‘flexible’ benefits plans
For some time now, unions have witnessed the emergence of a variety of ‘flexible’ plans that may well threaten the group benefits […]
2022 Canadian Firefighters Memorial Ceremony
This year, the first time since the pandemic, UCTE participated in the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF) Memorial Services. According to their […]
Airport Hiring Problems
Since the beginning of COVID-19, airport employers have made certain decisions which affect our members. For example, as a result of lay-offs […]
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 […]
Youth Mental Health Attitudes in Canada Statistics – International Youth Day
International Youth Day, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999, is commemorated each year on August 12 with the aim […]
Member Profile: Matthew Walker – Acting Deputy Superintendent of Environmental Response at CCG
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Western Region is made up of more than 27,000 km of pristine coastline – the Environmental Response Program […]
In Memoriam — Terry Wayne Hoyles
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Brother Terry Wayne Hoyles, an active member of UCTE Local XX. […]
Day of the Seafarer
June 25, 2022 Your Voyage, Your Journey-then & Now, Share your journey Alain Jacques Georges Marie Gerbault (Nov 17, 1893-Dec 16, 1941) […]
Member profile and stories: Gary Cashin – Lockmaster with the CCG
Gary Cashin, lockmaster at the Strait of Canso (Local 80824) for the last 7 years, shared with us his adventures and very […]
Leadership Conference
UCTE is happy to announce that we will once again be hosting its Leadership Conference in person in Ottawa from July 21 […]