We saw entries from composting, riding bikes, cleaning beaches, gardening and community support. The UHEW Environment Committee would like to thank everyone who entered and for doing your part for the Environment. The winners are: […]
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 […]
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 […]