Assistance to air travel sector announcement results in cautious optimism
On Sunday November 8, 2020, Minister Marc Garneau, Minister of Transportation, released a statement advising of an assistance package for airlines, airports […]
Aviation Workers Need A Parachute
Not only are Canada’s airports in trouble as a direct impact of the coronavirus, but so are the people who work to […]
Member profile: Health and Safety Officer – Kim Wyllie
Professionally, Kim Wyllie wears many hats. As an employee of Transport Canada for more than 16 years, she is a Civil Aviation […]
Steven Binder – Firefighting both on and off the clock
Congratulations to Brother Steven Binder who was awarded the position of Volunteer Fire Chief for the Reserve Mines Fire Department. Many of […]
2020 Canadian Firefighters Virtual Memorial Ceremony
As usual, UCTE will be taking part in the annual memorial ceremony held in honour of fallen firefighters. This year, due to […]
UPDATE – Wabush Airport’s Firefighters
UCTE continues to fight for firefighter services at Wabush Airport despite Transport Canada refusing to respond to either the public or UCTE […]
Update – Wabush Airport Firefighters
On June 16, 2020 UCTE and the Labrador West District Labour Council convened a virtual town hall and invited the community to […]
Where’s the plan?
Canada’s air industry plays a crucial part in Canada’s economy and how we relate to each other. With the arrival of COVID-19, […]
James Bogusz – YQR Employees ARE the community too
Words are not always followed by action. James Bogusz, CEO of Regina Airport says that he believes in the community, that the […]
Feds are washing their hands of Wabush – What this means for the community
For several months, we advised the Wabush community about Transport Canada’s decision to eliminate airport firefighting service at Wabush Airport. The communities […]
International Firefighters’ Day – May 4, 2020
On this International Firefighters’ Day we recognize the hard work of all of our members who preform firefighting services at Canada’s airports. […]