May 1, 2013

Ottawa, ON – The Union that represents Search and Rescue specialists with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is not surprised at the findings of the Auditor General’s Spring 2013 Report.

“Our members are strong, dedicated individuals so it comes as no surprise that they meet the standard to respond to an emergency 96% of the time.  They should be applauded that they are doing so much despite the challenges they face,” said Christine Collins, National President of the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees.

April 12, 2013

Ottawa, ON – “Our thoughts are with the family of the cargo ship crew member who died from a heart attack yesterday afternoon,” said Christine Collins, National President of the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees upon learning of the incident that unfolded in the shadows of the now closed Kitsilano Coast Guard station. 

Today, Monday March 11, 2013, is the six month anniversary of the strike by 85 PSAC/UCTE members who work at St.

OTTAWA  –  NDP MPs (Vancouver – Kingsway)Fin Donnelly (New Westminster – Coquitlam), Libby Davies (Vancouver East) and Don Davies (Vancouver – Kingsway) are launching a petition urging the Conservatives to reconsider their reckless decision to close the Kitsilano Coast Guard station.

February 20, 2013

Ottawa, ON – “I can’t understand why the Conservative government is doing everything in its power to put Canadians at risk,” said Christine Collins, National President of the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees in response to yesterday’s phone call from the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) advising of the immediate closure of Kitsilano Search and Rescue (SAR) Station in Vancouver, BC.