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Niagara Falls, Ont. – Forty-six members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 14241-01 are standing together for a fair collective agreement after voting by more than 91% to reject a contract that would have rolled back hard-earned workplace rights and protections. The strike began at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, following three days of bargaining […]
HAMILTON, Ont. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) proudly welcomes truck drivers at P&H Milling Group in Hamilton as the newest members of the union following certification by the federal labour board (Canada Industrial Relations Board). The successful organizing campaign reflects the workers’ commitment to obtaining a stronger voice in their workplace and improving working […]
PLANTAGENET and ALEXANDRIA, Ont. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is urging the provincial government to reject a proposed closure of long-term care (LTC) homes in eastern Ontario and to instead modernize these essential facilities. As part of a public consultation process initiated by the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care, the USW has filed a […]
Statement from Kevon Stewart, Director, United Steelworkers District 6 (Ontario and Atlantic Canada), regarding potential closure of long-term care homes in eastern Ontario: “The United Steelworkers union (USW) represents approximately 135 workers who provide front-line care and services to residents of The Palace long-term care home in Alexandria, Ont., and the Pinecrest long-term care home […]
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes Prime Minister Mark Carney’s commitment to hold Cleveland-Cliffs accountable for its legal obligations to Canadian workers and is calling on the federal government to follow through with action to protect jobs and Canada’s steelmaking capacity. Cleveland-Cliffs has announced the indefinite idling of steelmaker Stelco’s cold-rolled and coated […]
MONTREAL – United Steelworkers (USW) International President Roxanne Brown today called on U.S. and Canadian trade representatives to return to the table to hammer out an agreement that prioritizes working families. At a press event attended by USW leaders from both Canada and the United States, she said that in this trade dispute, as in […]
