Federal Government plans to dip into pension surplus
UCTE believes the federal government should use the surplus in the Public Service Pension Plan to fix the unfair two-tier system created by the Conservative [...]
Lighthouse Keepers Campaign Update
Lighthouse keepers have moved off the two stations at Carmanah Point and Pachena Point as of October 25. Our campaign to stop the de-staffing of [...]
Available now: Christine Collins Memorial Scholarship
At its 2023 National Convention, UCTE members created the Christine Collins Memorial Scholarship “to promote women’s activities, rights and leadership within the union movement.” It [...]
UCTE Wins Scheduling Case for Firefighter Members
An arbitration award restores our Local 60605 firefighter members at Moncton airport to their schedules. The grievance, filed in 2022, arose from the employer, Greater [...]
Mourning the Honourable Murray Sinclair
Along with so many other organizations and individuals, the UCTE mourns the honourable Murray Sinclair, who passed away yesterday. We send our condolences to his [...]
Shortfalls in Airport Firefighting Regulations can Increase Risk for Air Travelers
Shortfalls in Airport Firefighting Regulations can Increase Risk for Air Travelers UCTE: Aviation regulations should be raised to international standards for release 10:45 a.m. November [...]
Mental Health Risks in the Workplace Study Now Available
UCTE reps help complete joint study to identify risks and support action We’re taking trauma, post-traumatic stress, and other mental health harms in the workplace [...]
UCTE Wins Labour Media Award for 2024
At its 2024 convention, the Canadian Association of Labour Media recognized UCTE with its Ed Finn Award for Best Writing for "SOS Canadian Coast Guard [...]
United in Action
At Convention 2023, UCTE released United in Action. In 150 pages it chronicles the history of UCTE – from the very origins of labour organizing within the federal civil service, through strikes and struggles, and up to the present day.
Scholarships for 2024 Awarded
Congratulations to Joshua Healey and Élise Maltais, the students awarded our scholarships this year. Each year, the Canadian Union of Transport Employees proudly offers two [...]