Media Centre
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14 May 2012
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Media release
New Cuts to Airport Security Screeners Will Compromise Passenger Safety, Wait Times
The elimination of hundreds of security screeners at airports throughout Quebec and Atlantic Canada will compromise passenger safety and increase wait times for travellers.
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14 May 2012
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Media Release
WTO Called Upon to Dismiss Japan, EU Challenge to Canadian Renewable Energy Policy
Blue Green Canada, with other Canadian NGOs and labour unions, have sent an amicus curiae submission to the World Trade Organization (WTO) responding to Japan’s and the European Union’s joint attack on the Ontario Green Energy Act.
- 9 May 2012 | Media release United Steelworkers Welcome Announcement of New Smelter in Sudbury “Thousands of jobs will be created during development of the Sudbury smelter, the chromite mine and concentrating plant in northwestern Ontario and all the related infrastructure.” - Leo W. Gerard, USW International President
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11 May 2012
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Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Resource Royalties: A Cure for Dutch Disease
USW Economist Erin Weir on how higher resource royalties would generate more provincial revenue, a more competitive exchange rate, and more manufacturing jobs.
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3 May 2012
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Address by Ken Neumann
Remarks by Ken Neumann to Los Mineros Convention, Mexico City, May 3, 2012
“To Napoleón Gómez Urrutia and to all the members of Los Mineros, the Steelworkers and Workers Uniting say: You are our sisters and our brothers. Your struggle is our struggle. Together we will keep standing up and fighting back.”
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23 April 2012
Day of Mourning 2012
April 28 is the National Day of Mourning, a day to remember workers killed, injured or made ill by their work. This is a day to reflect on the past, remember what's happened and honour those who sacrificed there lives.
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March 2012
National Director's Update - March 2012
In this issue: Taking on Injustice, Moblizing Solidarity • Rio Tinto Alcan: Global Support Grows • Good Agreement Across Canada at CN Rail • Making Foreign Investment Work for Canada • Burns lake Explosion: Helping B.C. Families Rebuild from Tragedy • Singing for Strikers Song asks BMO to Help End the Strike • Labour Board Ruling Vindicates USW, Consider Criminal Charges in Vale Mine Deaths: USW • Harper Attacks Old Age Security
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December 2011
National Director's Update - November 2011
In this issue: Honouring Jack’s Request • Landmark Deal at Highland Valley Copper • Orange Wave Continues for NDP in Provincial Elections • Steelworkers Humanity Fund: A Year of Vital Assistance Across the Globe • Confronting the Conservative Assault on Organized Labour • Political Action Campaign Gets Results for Security Guards • Locked-Out Resort Workers Win Gains in New Contract • “Spirit of ’46 Alive and Well” at USW Local 1005 • Airport Screeners En Route to a More Secure Future
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October 2011
National Director's Update - October 2011
In this issue: Steelworkers pledge to STAND UP, FIGHT BACK at International Convention • Forging alliances with taxi workers • Securing good deals in tough times • Rubber workers fighting back • Lyle Hewer: A travesty of justice compels us to act • Steelworkers locked out at Quebec resort • USW celebrates role in creating workplace health science university • Delegate profiles from the international convention
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Campaigns
- 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.
- Fighting for Anti-Scab Legislation In Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec USW is lobbying for fair labour laws.
- Foreign Takeovers Steelworkers are fighting to protect strong communities.
- New Worker Awareness Program Safety training for new jobs is essential for all workers.