QFL President warns delegates of the dangers facing unions
Magali Picard, the President of the Quebec Federation of Labour, and former PSAC National Vice President, addressed the 19th UCTE Triennial Convention […]
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 […]