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The new NAFTA is signed. The tariffs are still in place. Trudeau sold us out. Read and share our report on the tariffs and what we are doing to fight back. https://www.usw.ca/news/publications/policy-research-and-submissions/usw-fights-for-all-canadian-s
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#USW Canadian National Director Ken Neumann addressed the Women of Steel delegation on the final day of the 2018 International Women's Conference. "Sisters, you have proven again that there is nothing stronger than a Woman of Steel. You are part of our
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I Am With You, Sisters!
“I have had the privilege to be here over the last several days and hear the women of our great union – on both sides of the border – set out your plans and your ideas for how you will continue the struggle for women’s equality."
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Answering the Call to Action Through Global Solidarity
Tapping the Power of Authenticity: delegates to the International Women of Steel Conference were inspired by the experiences of women activists and union leaders from around the world.
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The Women Speak
We’re the women of the union in the forefront of the fight, we fight for women’s issues; we fight for women’s rights. We’re prepared to fight for freedom; we’re prepared to stand our ground, women make the union strong!
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Women of Steel - Answering the Call | Femmes d'acier - Un appel à l'action
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I Am With You, Sisters!
“I have had the privilege to be here over the last several days and hear the women of our great union – on both sides of the border – set out your plans and your ideas for how you will continue the struggle for women’s equality."
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The Women Speak
We’re the women of the union in the forefront of the fight, we fight for women’s issues; we fight for women’s rights. We’re prepared to fight for freedom; we’re prepared to stand our ground, women make the union strong!
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Answering the Call to Action Through Global Solidarity
Tapping the Power of Authenticity: delegates to the International Women of Steel Conference were inspired by the experiences of women activists and union leaders from around the world.
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USW President Gerard Calls for Movement, Not Musing at WOS Conference
USW International President Leo Gerard took the mic for the keynote speech on the second morning of the International Women of Steel Conference .
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Women of Steel Take to the Streets for Ontario’s $15 Minimum Wage
More than 1,000 Women of Steel converged on University Avenue in downtown Toronto for the Ontario Day of Action for Workers’ Rights.
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United Steelworkers Endorse Mike Hurley for Burnaby Mayor
The United Steelworkers is proud to announce its support for Mike Hurley and is encouraging all working people in Burnaby to support him as the next Mayor of the city in October 20th election
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More than 1,200 Women of Steel Answer the Call
The 2018 USW Women of Steel (WOS) Conference in Toronto, Ontario, was called to order on Monday, October 15.
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2018 International Women's Conference Delegate Bios - Districts 7 to 13
We asked some of our most stellar sisters who are attending the 2018 International Women's Conference in Toronto, Ontario, some questions about being an activist and more. Check out some of their bios below.
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2018 International Women's Conference Delegate Bios - Districts 1 to 6
We asked some of our most stellar sisters who are attending the 2018 International Women's Conference in Toronto, Ontario, some questions about being an activist and more. Check out some of their bios below.
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The USMCA’s Fatal Flaw: ‘National-Security’ Tariffs
Canada's concessions allow Donald Trump and future U.S. presidents to continue to impose baseless 'national-security' tariffs on key Canadian exports.
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Petition calls for national ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBT youth
Thousands push government to ban 'seriously harmful' practice that tries to persuade people to go straight
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Introducing USW District 6's Trans Liaison
USW District 6, in conjunction with the USW District 6 Human Rights Committee are proud to introduce our first District 6 Transgender liaison. Reach out to Mayson if you are a Steelworker looking for support or information on transgender issues.
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Women of Steel - Answering the Call | Femmes d'acier - Un appel à l'action
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D6 Community Day at Harbourview Park - 2018 D6 Conference
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Helping Out - 2018 D6 Conference
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Stepping Up - 2018 D6 Conference
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Speaking Out - 2018 D6 Conference
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Power Up - 2018 D6 Conference Key Not VIdeo
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Canada Must Impose Retaliatory Tariffs Now: Ken Neumann on CBC
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Stronger Together (French Subtitles)
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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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The new NAFTA is signed. The tariffs are still in place. Trudeau sold us out. Read and share our report on the tariffs and what we are doing to fight back. https://www.usw.ca/news/publications/policy-research-and-submissions/usw-fights-for-all-canadian-s
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#USW Canadian National Director Ken Neumann addressed the Women of Steel delegation on the final day of the 2018 International Women's Conference. "Sisters, you have proven again that there is nothing stronger than a Woman of Steel. You are part of our
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On the final day of the #USW International Women's Conference, Women of Steel took to the floor to share how they will be #AnsweringTheCall when they go back to their locals and their communities. From taking action on #MMIWG; to taking action on mental h
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Read about how our Women of Steel and the women in our partner unions and organizations are #AnsweringTheCall to action in different ways and responding to unique challenge: usw.to/2qq #canlab #1u #GlobalSolidarity...
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The #USW International Women's Conference album has been updated with photos from day 2. Check them out at: usw.to/2qk #AnsweringTheCall #canlab #1u...
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#USW International President Leo Gerard took the mic for the keynote speech on the second morning of the International Women of Steel Conference. President Gerard reminded the more than 1,200 attendees that musing means nothing without movement. “If we’r
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Women of Steel joined hundreds of others calling for fairness for workers at a rally outside the Ministry of Labour. #USW International VP Carol Landry led the demo and called on Doug Ford to do the right thing: hands off our labour laws! Full story: us
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Photos from day one of the 2018 #USW International Women's Conference: http://usw.to/2qk #AnsweringTheCall #canlab #1u...
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The 2018 USW International Women's Conference kicked off in Toronto today. #USW International VP Carol Landry got things going with a strong message to Women of Steel from the U.S. and Canada: We are all being called to action here. This is not a sit-down
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USW International and National Women's Conference Keynote Video | Vidéo principale de la conférence internationale et nationale des Métallos sur la condition féminine. #AnsweringTheCall #UnAppelALaction...
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Action alert: Join Steelworkers and other unions for a rally to protect Ontario Labour Rights on Monday, October 15th at 12:30 pm, outside of the Ministry of Labour office in Toronto. #USW International VP Carol Landry will be speaking and will be accompa
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The Canadian government's justification that the steel and aluminum tariffs remain in place is arguing that they are a separate discussion from the #USMCA negotiations. However, this is not true. The USMCA validates and makes several accommodations on U.S
Canada's concessions allow Donald Trump and future U.S. presidents to continue to impose baseless 'national-security' tariffs on key Canadian exports.
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The new NAFTA is signed. The tariffs are still in place. Trudeau sold us out. Read and share our report on the tariffs and what we are doing to fight back: https://t.co/KHHLUcbt9D #canlab #1u #cdnpoli https://t.co/6vuBasxeKn
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RT @usw1944: Watch Shaye Anderson, USW Local 1944 member from Unit 208 and NDP Minister of Municipal Affairs in Alberta, take the Canadian…
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RT @steelworkers: “My union recognizes that my time is precious for it's all I have. Knowing that I am part of the USW, that someone has my…
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#USW Cdn Nat'l Dir. Ken Neumann to Women of Steel conference delegates: "Sisters, you have proven again that there is nothing stronger than a Woman of Steel. You are part of our union’s solidarity. We are stronger together." Full story: https://t.co/nV2pEWFdgd #AnsweringTheCall https://t.co/jZzr8FmiGO
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On the final day of the #USW Int'l Women's Conference, Women of Steel took to the floor to share how they will be #AnsweringTheCall when they go back to their locals & their communities. The world is on our shoulders & we are up for it. More: https://t.co/mQQQH9YFCo #canlab #1u https://t.co/9JgfhNAelo
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RT @UBCP_ACTRA: Here are our Women of Steel attending the #USW International Women's Conference. Thank you for your work! #ubcpactra #Answe…
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.@steelworkers conferences can’t end without singing Solidarity Forever! #AnsweringTheCall #canlab #1u https://t.co/w9ZAumtz2D
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#USW Canadian National Director Ken Neumann thanks our Women of Steel for a successful week in Toronto. “I hear you, I support you, I’m with you, sisters! Women of Steel make us better and our union stronger!” #AnsweringTheCall #canlab #1u https://t.co/fIJ1R9ICNa
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.@steelworkers Int’l VP Carol Landry’s closing remarks to our Women of Steel: You have a voice. Don’t ever let anyone take that voice. If they try to take that voice, speak that much louder. Make your presence known. #AnsweringTheCall #canlab #1u https://t.co/ZLhhBOfZ3k
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Read about how our Women of Steel and the women in our partner unions and organizations are #AnsweringTheCall to action in different ways and responding to unique challenge: https://t.co/eR76hIBfPA #canlab #1u #GlobalSolidarity https://t.co/j63pB7wtTS
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RT @UNITEHERE75: Thank you, #USW Women of Steel! #Solidarity https://t.co/hQScwbr6oL
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The #USW International Women's Conference album has been updated with photos from day 2. Check them out at: https://t.co/JvnuNwQZwA #AnsweringTheCall #canlab #1u https://t.co/GSk3CrpRdm
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