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 […]
Labour Canada Orders Fisheries and Oceans to address Maritime region workplace hazards
The Union of Health and Environment Workers welcomes the decision by Labour Canada to order the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to address the workplace hazards faced by Fishery Officers in the Maritime regions. […]
Major Victory for Fishery Officers on Transfer at Sea Allowance
A policy grievance filed on behalf of UHEW members who are Fishery Officers has been successful in a hearing at the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board. The case involved whether Fishery Officers […]
PSAC-UHEW calls for the protection of Fishery Officers
PSAC and the Union of Health and Environment Workers (UHEW) fully support Fishery Officers as they continue to advocate for a safe workplace and the access to proper personal protective equipment. Fishery Officers in the […]