Meeting with Commissioner of Canadian Coast Guard
Earlier in July, National President Teresa Eschuk and National Vice-President Mike Tennant met with Mario Pelletier, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, […]
CCG Survey Report
In February 2024 the UCTE did a survey of its members who work for the Canadian Coast Guard.
In memoriam – Wayne Elliott
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Wayne Elliott, former UCTE National Vice-President. Wayne was born and […]
Response to rumours about hybrid work for federal workers
We have all heard the rumours that, come this fall, the federal government will change its hybrid work policy and require that […]
Supporting striking workers at Pearson Airport, Toronto
Teamsters Local Union 647 members employed by Gate Gourmet at Toronto Pearson Airport have begun strike action. What this means The labour […]
In memoriam – Marc Shapiro
It is with heavy hearts we share the devasting news that Lt. Marc Shapiro with Vancouver Airport (YVR) Fire and Rescue has […]
UCTE’s digital presence commandeered
As some of you may have seen, UCTE’s digital presence has been commandeered by a former employee. We ask that you do […]
Farewell to Sister Christine Collins, former UCTE National President
On Friday Nov 25, UCTE lost a longtime activist and leader when Sister Christine Collins passed away after a brief illness. From […]
Member Profile: Robert Kung – Geographic Information Systems Specialist for Natural Resources Canada
Many careers at Natural Resources Canada are not well understood in terms of their contribution to the community. Take Robert Kung, a […]
National Aviation Day: 1978 – The Cranbrook, B.C. Plane Crash: What Really Happened?
In 1978, on February 11, Pacific Western Airlines Flight 314, a Boeing 737-200, crashed at Cranbrook International Airport in British Columbia. The […]
Changes to 699 leave, a second policy grievance filed
The PSAC has made the decision to file a second grievance over the changes to 699 leave. This action was taken because […]