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JUSTICE 2017
Justice 2017 is USW’s national health, safety, environment and human rights conference. This conference will be a chance for USW activists to sharpen their skills when it comes to defending and advancing workers’ rights.
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USW National Health, Safety, Environment and Human Rights Conference
Steelworkers Talk to NDP Leadership Candidate Guy Caron
Steelworkers joined a telephone town hall with USW National Director Ken Neumann to talk with NDP Leadership Candidate Guy Caron. NDP MP Scott Duvall joined the call to talk about NDP efforts to Stop Pension Theft.
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Solidarity with those who are rebuilding.
“Once again it is the poorest communities that will have the greatest difficulty recovering and re-establishing livelihoods. It is an all-too-familiar pattern.” - Ken Neumann
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $25,000 to Hurricane Irma Relief in Caribbean
“Once again it is the poorest communities that will have the greatest difficulty recovering and re-establishing livelihoods. It is an all-too-familiar pattern.” - Ken Neumann
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Steelworkers: NAFTA Has Been a Failure and Requires Stronger Rules of Origin in Renegotiations
“NAFTA negotiations must advance and protect the interests of North American workers by significantly strengthened regional ‘rules of origin’ requirements.” - Ken Neumann
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As part of a global campaign against resource giant...
Quebec Steelworkers meet Glencore workers' representatives from around the world to build support for CEZinc strikers.
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Stronger Together
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Steelworkers Talk to NDP Leadership Candidate Guy Caron
Steelworkers joined a telephone town hall with USW National Director Ken Neumann to talk with NDP Leadership Candidate Guy Caron. NDP MP Scott Duvall joined the call to talk about NDP efforts to Stop Pension Theft.
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $25,000 to Hurricane Irma Relief in Caribbean
“Once again it is the poorest communities that will have the greatest difficulty recovering and re-establishing livelihoods. It is an all-too-familiar pattern.” - Ken Neumann
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With Many Employees Already Near Poverty Line, Freedom Mobile Threatens Lockout of Windsor Workers
“Comfortable Shaw executives in Calgary are menacing low-paid Windsor employees with a threatened lockout – it is outrageous.” - USW National Director Ken Neumann
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Steelworkers: NAFTA Has Been a Failure and Requires Stronger Rules of Origin in Renegotiations
“NAFTA negotiations must advance and protect the interests of North American workers by significantly strengthened regional ‘rules of origin’ requirements.” - Ken Neumann
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Sign-up to talk to Guy: Steelworkers Telephone Town Hall with Guy Caron
Fill out the form and you will be invited to a special telephone town hall for Steelworkers only with USW National Director Ken Neumann and NDP Leadership candidate Guy Caron.
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Steelworkers Step Up Global Campaign Against Glencore
Quebec Steelworkers meet Glencore workers' representatives from around the world to build support for CEZinc strikers.
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USW supports Bill C-262 on United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
Bill C-262 is a unique opportunity for Canada to move towards a true nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples, says Ken Neumann.
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Steelworkers Improve Wages, Job Security, Conditions at U of T
4,300 Steelworkers at the University of Toronto make real gains in concession-free contract.
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Report: Are the Steelworkers Trying to Recruit You?
An analysis of USW Organizing Campaigns from 2006 to 2016.
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USW Cares: A Purpose Beyond the Walls of Our Mills
Hamilton Steelworkers celebrate Labour Day by giving back.
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Guy Caron Is Best Choice for NDP Leader: USW Leadership
"Among this strong leadership field, we believe Guy Caron is the best choice for the future of the NDP."
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USW Cares: Operation Backpack 2017
Operation Backpack, which began six years ago as a modest effort to support a few Hamilton families, has grown into a major initiative that will help 1,000 kids returning to school this year.
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Stronger Together (French Subtitles)
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Gagner sa vie
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Stronger Together
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Earning A Living (English)
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Children Playing (English)
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Solidarity in Action
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WORST CALL CENTRE STORIES EVER #HANGUPONABUSE
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2016 International Mines Rescue Competition
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Growing The Union
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Responding to Economic Inequality
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Growing The Union
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Stop the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
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Solidarity with those who are rebuilding.
“Once again it is the poorest communities that will have the greatest difficulty recovering and re-establishing livelihoods. It is an all-too-familiar pattern.” - Ken Neumann
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As part of a global campaign against resource giant...
Quebec Steelworkers meet Glencore workers' representatives from around the world to build support for CEZinc strikers.
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USW National Director Ken Neumann Bill write to Pri...
Bill C-262 is a unique opportunity for Canada to move towards a true nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples, says Ken Neumann.
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USW South Central Area Council activists were at th...
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In the toughest of times, Steelworkers have proven ...
Sisters and brothers in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, elsewhere in the Caribbean and along the South have been devastated by Hurricane Irma and its aftermath – some have lost everything. This comes on the heels of Hurricane Harvey that left members in Texas in crisis with months of rebuilding ahead. WATCH and SHARE this video that shows that not even hurricanes can stop us. And if you haven’t yet, please donate: usw.org/relief. #USWCares #StrongerTogether
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BlueGreen Canada's event 'Just Transition and Good ...
Modeled after last year’s successful event in Edmonton, Just Transition and Good Green Jobs for Alberta 2017 offers engaging and informative presenters and panel discussions. Join us in Calgary as we work through tough issues including the phase out of coal-fired electricity, what is needed for a ju...
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Important #NDPLdr information. We're getting closer...
Êtes-vous membre du NPD? Surveillez votre boîte aux lettres pour recevoir votre trousse de vote du Leadership 2017. Elle contient tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour voter pour le prochain #npdldr! Vous avez des questions sur votre bulletin de vote, votre mot de passe ou la procédure de vote? Consultez notre foire aux questions au npd.ca/foire-aux-questions
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Great news, indeed! Welcome to the family! #USWWork...
What’s a good way to lead into the weekend? Knowing we have 100 new brothers and sisters who have joined our Steelworkers family! At a vote last night, MEC warehouse workers in Brampton, Ontario voted YES to joining the #USW. We couldn’t be happier to welcome them to our growing family! #USWWorks #canlab
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Every year, our union welcomes Steelworker Summer S...
An analysis of USW Organizing Campaigns from 2006 to 2016.
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#USW members working at Freedom Mobile’s call centr...
The United Steelworkers (USW) – Syndicat des Métallos – is the largest private-sector union in both Canada and North America, with more than 225,000 members in Canada.
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#LabourDay photo collection can be found at: usw.to...
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"The future of social democracy and the trade union...
The Broadbent Institute is an independent, non-partisan organization championing progressive change through the promotion of democracy, equality, and sustainability and the training of a new generation of leaders.
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@frosty8556 best part? Our beautiful Steelworker designed shirts are UNION MADE in North America by FELLOW STEELWORKERS! #jobs
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Steelworkers make the best t-shirts. https://t.co/M24e9kLvxn
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RT @CROSH_CRSST: Our AB Chair & @steelworkers International President Leo Gerard addressing crowd at #mCROSHNorthernTour, excited about pot…
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RT @steelworkers: Please consider making a donation to USW's Charitable & Edu. Fund to support our mbrs impacted by Hurricane Maria https:/…
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Fundraising can be fun.
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RT @uswlunny: Mtg in Calgary with @USW_District_3 locals in Alberta. Gr8 to hear all the good work we do for members, community #USWworks #…
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RT @steelworkers: . @SteelworkersCA Humanity Fund Contributes $25,000 to Hurricane Irma Relief in Caribbean: https://t.co/OkItRSNJeZ #USWCa…
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RT @NDP: Online voting is open. Visit https://t.co/kANKrPgFJg & enter the password contained in your voting package. Now you're ready to vo…
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✊ Solidarity with everyone who is rebuilding. ✊ #USWCares https://t.co/GpNhdgZFgI
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That's a wrap! Thanks for all your calls and Qs for @GuyCaronNPD, @uswdistrict6 @USW_District_3 #USWxNDPldr #canlab… https://t.co/jlOwdDO0WC
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At tele town hall, Steelworker @sduvall07 talking to @GuyCaronNPD about @NDP Stop Pension Theft campgn #USWxNDPldr #canlab
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