When the last flare went up, it was the breakthrough that the Search and Rescue controllers and crew on CCG ship Teleost, members of UCTE local 90915, needed. The seven crew members of the Elite Navigator had just spent about 50 hours on their life raft after evacuating because of a fire on board.
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-- for immediate release -- The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) representing lighthouse keepers at two key lighthouses along British Columbia's coastline is urging [...]
Earlier in July, National President Teresa Eschuk and National Vice-President Mike Tennant met with Mario Pelletier, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, to advance the priorities [...]
In February 2024 the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees did a survey of its members who work for the Canadian Coast Guard. We asked the [...]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Wayne Elliott, former National Vice-President of UCTE. Wayne was born and raised in [...]
Following this round of bargaining, we are aware that some members in the Engineering and Scientific Support Group (EG) group have not yet received their [...]
Bill C-224: An Act to establish a national framework for the prevention and treatment of cancers linked to firefighting was recently assented to and became law on [...]
We begin this exploration of the dangers facing firefighters in Canada’s wildfire-ravaged landscapes with a heartfelt tribute to two of our bravest, who recently fell [...]
A tentative agreement has been reached between the UCTE/PSAC and Bouygues Energies and Services (advanced security provider at Winnipeg Airport). Highlights: 3 year deal 2022 [...]
