Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22, drawing attention and calling people to take action on issues that affect our planet. Started in the United States back in 1970, Earth day is […]
Earth Day
April 13th, 2026 by Chris Lawson
International Day of Pink: standing against bullying and discrimination
April 8th, 2026 by Chris Lawson
On April 8, we recognize the International Day of Pink. It is a day to stand against bullying, homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination in all forms. Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected at work. But […]
World Autism Awareness Day: supporting neurodiversity at work
April 2nd, 2026 by Chris Lawson
On April 2, we recognize World Autism Awareness Day. It is a time to better understand autism and to support neurodiversity in our workplaces. Autistic workers and others who are neurodivergent bring valuable skills, perspectives, […]
March 31 – International Transgender Day of Visibility
March 30th, 2026 by Chris Lawson
Each year on March 31, people around the world observe International Transgender Day of Visibility. This day recognizes the contributions, resilience, and experiences of transgender and gender-diverse people in our communities and workplaces. It is […]
Employment Opportunity: Director – Operations and Labour Relations
March 24th, 2026 by Chris Lawson
Position Title: Director – Operations and Labour Relations (Band 12) Employment Type: Permanent Linguistic Profile: Bilingual imperative – English/French Area of Selection: a) Employees (members of the Alliance Employees Union) of the PSAC and its […]
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination — March 21
March 21st, 2026 by Vicky Angel
On March 21, people around the world observe the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day reminds us of the importance of standing against racism and discrimination in all its forms. […]
International Women’s Day: time to recognize the achievements, leadership, and contributions of women
March 6th, 2026 by Chris Lawson
Every year on March 8, people around the world mark International Women’s Day. It is a time to recognize the achievements, leadership, and contributions of women in our workplaces, our communities, and within the labour […]
Government’s 4-day in-office mandate an insult to workers
February 6th, 2026 by Vicky Angel
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has released a new statement responding to the federal government’s decision to impose a four‑day in‑office requirement. Read the full update at the link below https://psacunion.ca/governments-4-day-office-mandate-insult-workers
Workforce Adjustment
January 21st, 2026 by Chris Lawson
WFA has been enhanced through successful rounds of collective bargaining to protect our members through employer decisions to reduce the number of indeterminate employees. These protections are enshrined in the Workforce Adjustment Appendix (WFA) in […]
National Equity Representative, UHEW
November 18th, 2025 by Vicky Angel
Dear Members, As we move through November and December and prepare to close out 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that we have faced together this year and to look […]
Lest We Forget – Honouring Remembrance Day
November 7th, 2025 by Vicky Angel
Dear UHEW Members, As Remembrance Day approaches, we pause to honour and remember the brave women and men who have served and sacrificed for our country. Their courage and commitment remind us of the importance […]
Indigenous Disability Awareness Month: Honoring and Supporting Indigenous Peoples with Disabilities
October 28th, 2025 by Vicky Angel
November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM) — a time to recognize and celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples living with disabilities. Across Canada, the Union of Environment Workers (UHEW) is taking action from […]
UHEW Environment Contest brought forward some great initiatives!
September 17th, 2025 by Chris Lawson
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
September 7th, 2025 by Chris Lawson
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
September 5th, 2025 by Chris Lawson
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
July 15th, 2025 by Chris Lawson
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
July 4th, 2025 by Chris Lawson
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
June 25th, 2025 by Chris Lawson
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
June 5th, 2025 by Chris Lawson
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
June 2nd, 2025 by Chris Lawson
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
May 1st, 2025 by Chris Lawson
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
February 11th, 2025 by Chris Lawson
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
October 11th, 2024 by Chris Lawson
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
September 19th, 2024 by Chris Lawson
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 […]
