CLIMATE STRIKE in Ottawa, Canada with UCTE
We walked. We shouted. Today we walked for mother nature; our planet. We were proud to see how many people were there […]
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 […]
For Greta Thunberg, for us and for our planet
If you have not heard, 16-year-old Greta Thunberg has picked her fight. She decided to cross the Atlantic from Plymouth, England on […]
Honour, remember and support for fallen fighters and their families
Once again, this year, UCTE participated in the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF) Memorial Services. According to their website, the CFFF “was […]
Human workforce versus automation
Throughout history there has been a struggle between technology and the human workforce. You may recall that the Port of Johnstown recently […]
For our members, for Labour Day
Labour Day is a day to celebrate the contribution of workers to Canada’s socio-economic reality. One of the most frequently asked questions […]
A Special mention for Canadian Guide Dogs for Blind
In 2006, UCTE recognized an opportunity to make a difference in a different way. We decided that the annual golf tournament could […]
Massive changes to the Canada Labour Code
Massive changes to the Canada Labour Code for federally regulated members – what you need to know before September 1, 2019 Over […]
For young workers, For the Future
Today, on this International Youth Day, I am going to share with you my personal experience which happens to the majority of […]
Lightkeepers are “silent heroes”: CCG
On July 26th, a small float plane carrying 9 individuals crashed at Addenbroke Island, approximately 83 kilometers north of Vancouver Island. Unfortunately, […]
Airport Firefighters Survey
Over the years, we have seen changes to the role of airport firefighters at Canadian airports. Twenty years ago, UCTE commissioned an […]
A step in the right direction
On October 24th, the Union was updated by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) as well as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans […]