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, to advance the priorities [...]
CCG Survey Report
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 [...]
In memoriam – Wayne Elliott
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 [...]
TC Group: EG parity implementation update
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 [...]
A Triumph for Firefighters: Canada’s New Framework for Tackling Firefighting-Related Cancers
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 [...]
Honouring the Fallen While Confronting the Perils of Canadian Wildfires: Understanding the Risks Firefighters Face
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 [...]
Tentative Agreement Reached with Bouygues Energies and Services at YWG
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 [...]
Join us in celebrating the life of Dave Clark
Live from Saint Patrick Basilica in Ottawa, Ontario. Service begins at 1:30pm EDT on Thursday, July 13, 2023. (Livestream below will go live at 1:30pm [...]
Parks Canada ratification votes to be held July 17 to August 4
Ratification votes for Parks Canada members will begin on July 17 and end on August 4 at noon ET. In order for PSAC members to [...]
Commemorating 81 Years Since Anne Frank Went Into Hiding: A Call to Stand Against Hate and Aggression
Today, we pause and reflect on a significant event in history. It’s been 81 years since Anne Frank, a young girl filled with dreams, hopes, [...]