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Steelworkers Vote: Ontario election 2022
Elections matter and it’s time we did better in Ontario. During elections, USW members mobilize to help elect NDP candidates who will stand up for people, communities and the issues we care about.
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Steelworkers urge all-party support for NDP bills to protect people and the planet
“These two ground-breaking bills are a progressive response to a recurring pattern of violations of workers’ rights and human rights linked to Canadian companies.”
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Victoria University workers push back all concessions with new deal
Victoria University education workers in Toronto have ratified a new collective agreement that pushed back all concessions through strong solidarity amongst members.
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Take Ontario Forward
On June 2 fight back with us. Pledge to vote for the Ontario NDP.
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Optimism, gratitude and pride in our union
Message from Myles Sullivan, USW District 6 Director
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Let's do better for Ontario – Election 2022
It’s time we did better in Ontario. Voting for better means voting for the Ontario NDP in the June 2022 election. It means voting out the failed government of Doug Ford and the Ontario Progressive Conservatives (PCs).
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Building on the union’s strong legacy
On March 1, international and district officers of the United Steelworkers were sworn into office in a ceremony at the USW headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Victory on the picket lines!
Two groups of Steelworkers make big gains after taking the ultimate stand.
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Health and safety struggle continues in Quebec
Quebec Steelworkers are mobilizing to resist the harmful effects of regressive health and safety legislation passed by the right-wing Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government.
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Steelworkers argue landmark international trade case
USW files first union-led trade complaint in Canada, leading to anti-dumping investigation.
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Westray: 30 Years
In May, Steelworkers leaders and rank-and-file members will be in Pictou County, N.S., for the 30th anniversary of Westray, to join with the families and community and remember the miners who were killed.
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Let’s Raise the Bar on women’s health and safety
Most workplaces and safety equipment have been designed to suit male workers. When we take women into account, we make workplaces safer.
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Bargaining successes
From laundry workers to university employees and ski resort staff to child-care providers, Steelworkers in virtually every sector of Canada’s economy are negotiating good collective agreements to improve their working and living standards.
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Day of Mourning / Le Jour de deuil 2022
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Victoria University workers push back all concessions with new deal
Victoria University education workers in Toronto have ratified a new collective agreement that pushed back all concessions through strong solidarity amongst members.
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Take Ontario Forward
On June 2 fight back with us. Pledge to vote for the Ontario NDP.
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Optimism, gratitude and pride in our union
Message from Myles Sullivan, USW District 6 Director
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Grassroots activists are the strength of our union
Message from USW District 5 Director Dominic Lemieux
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Building a stronger future for Western Canada
Message from USW District 3 Director Scott Lunny
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Community action builds bargaining support
The members of USW Local 9211-14 sent a message to their employer and a provincial board of arbitration that was meeting to decide the outcome of their collective agreement. The employer wanted concessions, and the workers fought back.
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Workers across Canada turn to USW
From hotels to sawmills and long-term care homes to call centres, workers in virtually every sector of the economy are turning to the Steelworkers union to help improve their working and living standards.
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Remembering the tragic loss of Steelworkers in B.C. sawmill explosions
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the deadly explosions at the Babine Forest Products sawmill near Burns Lake, and at Lakeland Mills in Prince George.
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Atlantic Screeners: Bargaining for post-pandemic gains
Two USW local unions are covered under one agreement and they are heading to the bargaining table with Securitas this spring. The USW represents airport screeners in all three districts in Canada.
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Uranium miner’s daughter “breaks the trail” for victims of McIntyre Powder
A decade-long campaign led by the daughter of a deceased uranium miner has led to victory for workers struck by Parkinson’s disease after being subjected to aluminum dust inhalation “treatments” in their jobs.
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Bargaining successes
From laundry workers to university employees and ski resort staff to child-care providers, Steelworkers in virtually every sector of Canada’s economy are negotiating good collective agreements to improve their working and living standards.
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3rd National Gathering of Indigenous Steelworkers
Message from National Director Marty Warren calling for registrations for the third National Gathering for Indigenous Steelworkers, October 5-6, 2022 at the historic Machine Shop building in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.
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Day of Mourning / Le Jour de deuil 2022
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News@6 Live
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A better future for Ontario
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A better future for Ontario
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A better future for Ontario
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A better future for Ontario
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A better future for Ontario
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Every Child Matters—One Steelworker’s Story / Chaque enfant compte–Histoire d’un Métallo
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Steelworkers Talk Politics – Engaging Hearts and Minds: Voter Engagement and our Union
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Paid Sick Days: A Safer U of T
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Meet the Real Opposition - Jagmeet Singh and the NDP for Real Action!
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Labour Day Address: USW National Director Ken Neumann
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Firing up the grill this long weekend? Consider picking up some #USWMade Yves Veggie Cuisine or Frito-Lay snacks & help support union-made products! Cheers to our fellow Steelworkers who put food on our tables & wishing a happy long weekend to all #USWMade #CanLab #USW https://t.co/PGvRmk3QvH
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RT @uswdistrict6: While prices for the necessities of life continue to soar, Conservatives & Liberals are too busy catering to their corpor…
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RT @CanadianLabour: Mental health is a vital part of overall health care. But accessing mental health care when you need it can be almost…
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It is clear this Conservative gov't has never been on the side of working people. Giving millions of dollars to anti-union corporations that are committed to eroding the health & growth of our labour movement is shameful. Workers deserve more! https://t.co/fs8Ns13FoH #OnPoli
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RT @AndreaHorwath: Growing up, my parents taught me solidarity and support for workers. It's who I am — before, during and after elections.…
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RT @uswdistrict6: “They are the party that’s going to put in card check certification so that it is easier to organize & form a union so th…
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RT @uswdistrict6: #USW D6 Director Myles Sullivan was in Sault Ste. Marie today officially endorsing the @OntarioNDP Steelworkers have f…
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RT @MartyWarrenUSW: A great evening out canvassing tonight for @JILLSLASTWORD - thanks to my canvass partner @Lily4Workers! A pleasure to j…
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RT @uswdistrict6: Benefits and pensions are a fundamental part of creating good jobs for workers. We need a party that will ensure these…
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RT @uswdistrict6: Starting today, you can vote in advance and support the only party that we can trust to deliver real results. Make a pl…
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RT @jessica_usw: Today I received notification that 10 names were added to the Memorial Wall at the Leo Gerard Memorial Park. Today 10 fami…
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RT @uswdistrict6: Liberal & PC governments threaten our right to organize. Workers need unions, workers deserve unions & the @OntarioNDP…
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