In memoriam – Pat Angers, Local 00056
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Pat Angers, former UCTE member of the Trent-Severn Waterway Local […]
29th Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Convention will take place virtually from Wednesday, June 16 to Friday, June 18, 2021. The CLC postponed […]
May is Asian History month a time to recognize past injustice and to stand in solidarity
When a US President demonizes an ethnic group blaming them for causing a pandemic it can give legitimacy to racism. While south […]
The UCTE LGBTQ2+ Coalition
Unions have advocated in the workplace for the rights of all members regardless of race, religion or gender identity. In order to […]
Honouring our firefighting members – International Firefighters’ Day
May 4th is International Firefighters’ Day – a day to recognize the contributions of all firefighters to improving and protecting our society. […]
Loneliness and Isolation – Negative Impact on Health
Before the pandemic, going to the office, taking a walk, getting some fresh air, being in contact with people were all things […]
Day of Mourning — Memorial for Colin Toner
Every year on April 28th, Canada marks a National Day of Mourning to honour workers who have died or were injured on […]
Biography – Robert Desfonds
When people refer to social activists, they refer to a fire — a spark to fire justice. This quest for justice on […]
Charity Golf Tournament Canceled
It is with regret that we have decided once again to cancel the annual Mike Wing Charity Golf Tournament for 2021. The […]
Sign up today for PSAC’s virtual convention preparation course
For the first time in PSAC’s history, their union’s regional conventions are taking place virtually, and they are offering an online course […]
Biography – Mike Wing
Today we bring you the biography of Mike Wing, a former UCTE president and also a life member. He was a social […]
A historic moment: the first female bosun of the Great Lakes fleet.
UCTE member Katie Courchesne – the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) has become the first female bosun on the Great Lakes fleet. In […]