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Asian Heritage Month
USW recognizes the incredible contributions Asian Canadians have made to this country, and to our union. There is far more to be done to fight for equality for everyone, and particularly for Asian Canadians, during this pandemic.
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Building our union and community during COVID-19
Physical distancing and stay-at-home measures make that tough, but the USW Family and Community Education Fund can help. Come up with a project to help members, families and communities connect virtually! The next application deadline is June 30, 2020.
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Upcoming Events
District 3 Health, Safety and Environment Conference **POSTPONED**
National Steel Conference ONLINE
New Website Tracks Anti-Asian Racism
A new website – Fight COVID Racism – is a way for individuals to share their experiences of racism.
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Federal Government Delays Release of National Action Plan on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
The Trudeau government is postponing the release of the action plan promised for June, one year after the release of the national inquiry’s final report.
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USW Post-COVID Recovery Plan (From District 3)
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has upended many elements of our society and caused significant upheaval to the economy. The voices of workers must be front and centre in the decision-making that is to come.
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USW Encourages Solidarity, Virtual Pride Celebrations During the Pandemic: Ken Neumann Statement for Pride Month 2020
In June, Steelworkers join with LGBTQ2SIA+ communities across the world to celebrate Pride Month.
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COVID-19: What’s the Impact on Women?
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USW COVID-19 Demands to Federal and Provincial Governments
The United Steelworkers union calls on the federal government to immediately enact the following reforms to support workers and retirees during these uncertain times.
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New Canada-U.S.-Mexico Trade Deal is Flawed – Ken Neumann on RadioLabour
RadioLabour’s Marc Belanger talks to USW National Director Ken Neumann about the new trade deal.
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Letter to Premier Ford: All “Frontline Heroes” Deserve Recognition
Security guards, who place themselves at risk every day, have been left to ask why their frontline service during the pandemic is not being recognized.
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Our Unvalued Heroes: Care Workers Confront Heartbreak, Death and PTSD
“From the beginning, we knew we were at risk. We knew an outbreak was coming, it was just a matter of time.”
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May is a Key Anniversary for Women’s Reproductive Rights
Fifty years ago this month, Canadian women converged on Ottawa for Mothers’ Day to demand something we now take for granted: each woman’s right to decide if and when they become mothers.
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Proposal to Postpone USW International Convention
COVID-19 crisis leads International Executive Board to pass a resolution postponing 2020 USW Constitutional Convention.
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Steelworkers Score Major Victory For Airport Screeners
Steelworkers who work as airport screeners continue to be on the job during COVID-19, and thanks to the efforts of the USW Local 2009, they are now doing so with the appropriate personal protective equipment.
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New Website Tracks Anti-Asian Racism
A new website – Fight COVID Racism – is a way for individuals to share their experiences of racism.
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Federal Government Delays Release of National Action Plan on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
The Trudeau government is postponing the release of the action plan promised for June, one year after the release of the national inquiry’s final report.
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USW Post-COVID Recovery Plan (From District 3)
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has upended many elements of our society and caused significant upheaval to the economy. The voices of workers must be front and centre in the decision-making that is to come.
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USW Encourages Solidarity, Virtual Pride Celebrations During the Pandemic: Ken Neumann Statement for Pride Month 2020
In June, Steelworkers join with LGBTQ2SIA+ communities across the world to celebrate Pride Month.
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New Canada-U.S.-Mexico Trade Deal is Flawed – Ken Neumann on RadioLabour
RadioLabour’s Marc Belanger talks to USW National Director Ken Neumann about the new trade deal.
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Letter to Premier Ford: All “Frontline Heroes” Deserve Recognition
Security guards, who place themselves at risk every day, have been left to ask why their frontline service during the pandemic is not being recognized.
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Our Unvalued Heroes: Care Workers Confront Heartbreak, Death and PTSD
“From the beginning, we knew we were at risk. We knew an outbreak was coming, it was just a matter of time.”
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May is a Key Anniversary for Women’s Reproductive Rights
Fifty years ago this month, Canadian women converged on Ottawa for Mothers’ Day to demand something we now take for granted: each woman’s right to decide if and when they become mothers.
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Proposal to Postpone USW International Convention
COVID-19 crisis leads International Executive Board to pass a resolution postponing 2020 USW Constitutional Convention.
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Steelworkers Score Major Victory For Airport Screeners
Steelworkers who work as airport screeners continue to be on the job during COVID-19, and thanks to the efforts of the USW Local 2009, they are now doing so with the appropriate personal protective equipment.
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Ken Neumann's Statement for Asian Heritage Month 2020
Each year, Steelworkers celebrate May as Asian Heritage Month. We recognize the incredible contributions Asian Canadians have made to this country, and to our union.
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Covid-19 Health & Safety Complaints and Work Refusals in Ontario: A Letter to the Minister of Labour
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COVID-19: What’s the Impact on Women?
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EI Emergency Benefit and Canada Emergency Response Benefit
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National Day of Mourning - We Remember You
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Aux travailleurs et travailleuses de partout: merci / To workers everywhere: thank you! (bilingue)
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To Workers Everywhere: Thank You
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One Day Longer, One Day Stronger!
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Nancy Pelosi address about USW's Leo Gerard / Allocution de Nancy Pelosi au sujet de Leo Gerard
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Thank you, Carol Landry / Merci Carol Landry
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Thank you, Leo W. Gerard / Merci Leo W. Gerard
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What you leave behind | L’héritage que vous laissez
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Red Flags TV Ad: USW Federal Election 2019 (v. 2)
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Red Flags TV Ad: USW Federal Election 2019
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RT @CanadianLabour: Anti-Black racism is a fatal, destructive force in our society afflicting communities of colour & holding us all back.…
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"District 3 Steelworkers have identified a number of priorities that should be central to any government initiatives and programs moving forward." @USW_District_3 #decentwork #canlab Link at: https://t.co/XPmf0ljLWA
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For D3 - our Post-COVID Recovery Document is now available! "The voices of workers must be front and centre in the decision-making that is to come. #COVID19 has reminded society of something that the USW has always known: workers make our communities, provinces & country work." https://t.co/3qWROSJdhT
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What should the new normal for work look like after #COVID19? Add your voice and take this two minute survey to share how the COVID-19 crisis has affected you! #decentwork #canlab https://t.co/8AqwVbgPVg https://t.co/6BMNCw85Gj
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RT @KenUSW: Our union will continue to aggressively defend the jobs of steelworkers across Canada who for too long have been harmed by stee…
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Organizations across the country are demanding emergency federal funding to #keeptransitmoving! Public transit is moving many of our essential workers - having it fully funded will be the only way we can ensure it is safe & accessible. Take action at: https://t.co/lEmeSOUaXr https://t.co/ZiZnaJqmtu
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A reminder to all locals - the Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) is still accepting applications for virtual projects and proposals to help communities stay connected during the #COVID19 pandemic! #USWUnity For more information, please visit: https://t.co/u3GGcBx9tc https://t.co/C8JFVdYs3G
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RT @steelworkers: As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the latest Solidarity Works podcast episode focuses on creating a dialogue arou…
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“We’re fortunate to be able to continue working & earn a paycheque. But we know the situation is very difficult economically for many of our fellow citizens,” said Eric Blais, President of USW 9238. #USWCares #USWUnity #COVID19 https://t.co/asERiO0EPd https://t.co/C0UViCTWf3
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RT @AtkinsonCF: #COVID19 is revealing how well workers are protected when work is disrupted. @ccpa's @DavidMacCdn has been analyzing the la…
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In case you missed it - our Women of Steel online event is up online! The USW National Women's Committee hosted a virtual event to discuss the pandemic's impact on women & included reports from Women of Steel representatives from the districts. https://t.co/ADBTY6FVuI
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RT @DeenaLadd: Great move forward! However employers need to pay for these sick days. I am concerned that business lobby groups will put th…
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