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Representation During Transition from DFO to DND

The Union of Health and Environment Workers (UHEW) and the Union of National Defence Employees (UNDE) are working collaboratively to safeguard the rights and interests of all employees affected by the transfer from the Department […]


PHAC job cuts

The Union of Health and Environment Workers (UHEW) is deeply concerned about the recently announced job cuts at the Public Health Agency of Canada. We believe that this decision by the Department flies in the […]


Transfer at sea retroactive submission process

Appendix K retroactive payment process This communiqué deals with the implementation of last year’s award by the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board regarding transfer at sea allowances. Specifically, the Board ordered that […]


UHEW Environment Month contest extension

To ensure Locals are better able to participate, the UHEW Environment Contest has been extended to July 31, 2025. Don’t forget to send a selfie, snapshot or picture to enviro@uhew-stse.ca. Contest details


June 27: Canada’s Multiculturalism Day

On June 27, we recognize and celebrate Canada’s Multiculturalism Day—an opportunity to honour the cultural diversity that strengthens not only our society, but our labour movement as well. As members of PSAC, we know that […]


UHEW Environment Month

Let’s do our part for the environment June is Environment Month for UHEW! We can take a few steps to help reduce our carbon footprint. Whether it’s planting trees, recycling, using less plastic, reusing rainwater, […]


National Indigenous History Month

As we approach June, let’s take the time to recognize National Indigenous History Month and honour the diverse histories, cultures, and traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. This month culminates in National Indigenous […]


Red Dress Day – May 5

Red Dress Day, observed annually on May 5, is a national day of awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S).   In Canada, Indigenous women and girls are disproportionately affected […]


A Woman’s Place is Everywhere

On behalf of the women and men of the Union of Health and Environment Workers we want to wish you a Happy International Women’s Day!! As the first female National President of the Union of […]


2024 UHEW Scholarship Recipients

The Union of Health and Environment Workers believes that everyone has the right to achieve his/her goals through education and hard work.  UHEW offers five scholarships annually, each in the amount of $3,000, to qualified […]





UHEW advocates for our members

The expectation of every employee is that their employer supports them in the performance of their duties. If there is a question about the performance of those duties, the expectation is that any type of […]


Happy International Women’s Day 2024

On behalf of myself and the National Council of the Union of Health and Environment workers, I want to wish all of you a Happy International Women’s Day. As we celebrate our success today and […]


Celebrating Black History and Culture

On behalf of the National Council of the Union of Health and Environment Workers I want to wish everyone a Happy Black History Month. February is Black History Month in Canada and this year like […]


Happy New Year

Greetings Welcome to a brand-new year!! Last year was one of the most eventful in our Union’s history. Those of us who work for Treasury Board came together on picket lines all across the country […]


Human Rights are Union Issues

December is an important month for unions and human rights in Canada. There are many special dates to honour and commemorate. On December 3, we join our members with disabilities and disability activists in Canada […]


2023 UHEW Scholarship Recipients

The Union of Health and Environment Workers believes that everyone has the right to achieve his/her goals through education and hard work.  UHEW offers five scholarships annually, each in the amount of $3,000, to qualified […]



Day 3 recap

The last day of Convention was buzzing with excitement as elections were conducted.  Shimen Fayad was elected National President by acclamation as was National Vice President Marc Blanchard. Shimen Fayad begins her second term as […]


Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of the 2023 UHEW National Convention was equally as busy as Day 1 with much convention business accomplished. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights. NDP MP LISA MARIE BARRON SPEAKS ABOUT WORKING […]


Day 1 Recap

The first in-person UHEW National Convention in six years got underway in Vancouver, BC today. Over 75 delegates gathered today to begin the important work of setting the direction for our union of the next […]


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