Media Centre
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22 May 2013
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Media release
Industry-Controlled Responsible Jewellery Council Fails on Preventing Conflict Diamonds and Dirty Gold
Trade unions and environmental groups team up to expose deep flaws in jewelry certification system.
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14 May 2013
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Media Release
Steelworkers Campaign Asks Public to Expose Abuses of Harper's Low-Wage Model
Give Everyone a Chance for Canada's Future, a new campaign responding to abuses of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, encourages workers and the public to tell their stories at www.everyoneschance.ca and 1-888-899-4405.
- 7 May 2013 | Media release Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $15,000 to Assist Bangladesh Garment Workers The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is contributing $15,000 in emergency aid for garment workers and their families affected by the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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- 5 March 2013 International Women's Day 2013 Unions need women, and women need unions. On International Women's Day, March 8, let's reflect on how Steelworkers can help women and other vulnerable workers, and how these workers are helping to make our union stronger.
- 4 March 2013 | The Hill Times Canada Can Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy, Good for Workers, Environment The mounting controversy around Canada’s export of oil sands, coupled with growing signs that hooking our economy ever more strongly to oil is a bad idea, signals that it’s time to shift the energy conversation in this country.
- 7 January 2013 | Statement Anti-Rape Protests in India - Taking Action to End Violence Against Women The brutal gang rape and subsequent death of a 23-year-old woman in New Delhi, India, last December has shocked people around the world.
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December 2012
National Director's Update - December 2012
In this issue: An exciting time to defend jobs and workers' rights • Green Energy Act's local sourcing worth defending • Obama's re-election a thrill for Canadians too • Steelworkers advocate 'Made in Quebec' plan • Steelworkers gearing up for B.C. election •
USW National Women's Conference an inspiring success, more
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December 2012
USW@Work - December 2012
In this issue: The many ways to say union advantage • Steelworkers legal team challenges employer abuses • Quebec's Alexandre Boulerice • Humanity Fund helps international miners • BlueGreen in Premiers' Faces • Need for New Plan Nord • Unions Add to Our Economy • IndustriALL • B.C. Sawmill Explosions • They Organized and Won • Start a Family Education Day • Ending Violence Against Women
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September 2012
National Director's Update - September 2012
In this issue: Global Solidarity: Our Strength for the Future • Queen’s University Staff Ratify First Collective Agreement • Caisse Pop Workers Win Settlement in Sept-Îles • Working Women, Working Union: 2012 Conference Call • Steelworkers Honour Frank Wall’s Legacy • Victory in Alma • Off The Podium Campaign a Global Success • New Global Union IndustriALL a Triumph for Solidarity • Mexican Landowners And Workers Confront Canada’s Mining Company Excellon • Steelworkers Renew Emphasis on Mining
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Campaigns
- Respect for the Rights of First Nations The government of Canada's ongoing lack of respect for Treaty Rights and for the human and democratic rights of First Nations and aboriginal people must be addressed.
- Fightback Against Infinity Rubber Support striking USW members and take action to help end the strike at Infinity Rubber. Watch our video, join our campaign, 'Like' us on Facebook. Send a message and help end the unfairness.
- Retirement Security For Everyone The USW supports the CLC's campaign to fix Canada's broken pension system.
- Foreign Takeovers Steelworkers are fighting to protect strong communities.
- New Worker Awareness Program Safety training for new jobs is essential for all workers.