International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
On December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly, proclaimed August 9th International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Globally, indigenous people’s number […]
NASHI: Doing their part against human trafficking
The United Nations has declared July 30th to be the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Most people do not realize that […]
Member’s profile: Karen Houlahan, Civil Aviation Safety Inspector – Transport Canada
Local 00018 Karen Houlahan has been working for Transport Canada as a Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (TI) in Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, […]
Video – Defending the bargaining certificate
UCTE has a new education video to help local executives do the work that they do. A popular topic at previous conferences, […]
International Day of the Seafarer – A special year
In 2010 the International Maritime Organization (IMO), designated June 25th as the International Day of the Seafarer as a way to recognize […]
National Public Service Week 2020
As members of the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees, many of you are the front-line workers during this Covid-19 Pandemic. Many of […]
Member’s profile: Erick Barba – Internal Communications Officer, Natural Resources Canada
Local 30094 Erick Barba is president of Local 30094, a local whose members work at Natural Resources Canada. An employee for the […]
Member’s profile: Katia Couture – Deckhand, Canadian Coast Guard
Local 10109 During the current crisis, Katia’s work is considered a crucial service. Her job is consequently necessary for the safety of […]
International Firefighters’ Day – May 4, 2020
On this International Firefighters’ Day we recognize the hard work of all of our members who preform firefighting services at Canada’s airports. […]
National Day of Mourning – What’s the leading cause of workplace-related deaths in Canada?
What’s the leading cause of workplace-related deaths in Canada? Surprisingly, it’s asbestos. Each year, Canada recognizes April 28 as the National Day […]
Senseless loss of a retired UCTE member – Tom Bagley
People across Canada are trying to wrap their heads around the senseless killing of more than 15 people in a small Nova […]
Profile of a member: Justine Etzkorn – CCG, Principal Lightkeeper
Local 20232 Given the current circumstances of the pandemic, the work of some of our members is considered a crucial service. Sister […]