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United Steelworkers' 54th National Policy Conference
In the Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean, QC region alone, U.S. imposed tariffs and quotas are costing over $50 million per month and threatens new job creation. The #USW's position is clear: the federal government should not ratify the #USMCA unless tariffs and quota
United Steelworkers leaders visit Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, demand firm stand from federal government.
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The Liberal government’s budget has failed Canadians by not committing to a single-payer pharmacare plan that is universal, public, accessible, comprehensive and portable as they promised, says United Steelworkers National Director Ken Neumann. “It is st
The Liberal government’s budget has failed Canadians by not committing to a single-payer pharmacare plan that is universal, public, accessible, comprehensive and portable as they promised, says USW National Director Ken Neumann.
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USW Works to Safeguard Canadian Steel Jobs
USW is part of a coordinated industry effort to preserve good Canadian jobs in the steel sector, calling on the federal government to keep current steel industry safeguards in place.
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Humanity Fund: Young Musicians of the World
Since 2016, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund supports the Young Musicians of the World music school in the Kitcisakik Anicinape First Nations community, near Val d’Or, Québec.
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Brian Corcoran Wins 2018 Lynn Williams Award
Brian Corcoran is well-known for his selfless service to others. He has served as President of his Canadian Legion Branch as well as President of SOAR Chapter 6-SA1, where he keeps members informed of political and social issues and activism.
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D6 Mentoring Program
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USW Works to Safeguard Canadian Steel Jobs
USW is part of a coordinated industry effort to preserve good Canadian jobs in the steel sector, calling on the federal government to keep current steel industry safeguards in place.
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Humanity Fund: Young Musicians of the World
Since 2016, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund supports the Young Musicians of the World music school in the Kitcisakik Anicinape First Nations community, near Val d’Or, Québec.
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Brian Corcoran Wins 2018 Lynn Williams Award
Brian Corcoran is well-known for his selfless service to others. He has served as President of his Canadian Legion Branch as well as President of SOAR Chapter 6-SA1, where he keeps members informed of political and social issues and activism.
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Health Care Activists Advocate Universal Pharmacare on Parliament Hill
More than 100 public health care advocates, including members of the United Steelworkers, visited MPs on Parliament Hill last week to push for universal public pharmacare.
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USW Takes Part in Week of Solidarity with Garment Workers in Bangladesh
As part of a worldwide week of solidarity, USW urges Bangladesh to respect labour rights and to stop repression against garment workers.
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What Happened to (Real) Wage Growth?
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Health Care Workers Council Welcomes 120 New Members
Workers at Chartwell St. Albert Retirement Residence, who work as LPNs, aides, dietary technicians, and more, received their union certification last month after overwhelming support for the organizing effort.
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SOAR leadership changes in District 6
Two recent organizational changes
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USW Cares: USW Local 1998 Women of Steel's Holiday Drive Update
More than 50 volunteers hosted collection boxes and used their lunch hours to drop off donations, sort through and package donations into bags, delivered donations and encouraged their colleagues to get involved.
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Trudeau’s Tariff Failure Threatens New Year Devastation for Many Canadians
The prime minister betrayed his promise to steel and aluminum workers that he had their backs.
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Taxi Drivers Hit Hard by Saskatchewan Government Days Before Busy Christmas Season
The United Steelworkers (USW) Taxi Council is deeply disappointed in the decisions made by the government, SGI, and municipalities to attack the current livelihood of taxi workers.
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USW Cares: Giving Back to Those Who Built Our Community
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D6 Mentoring Program
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Programme de mentorat
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USW District 3 Conference - Speaker's Corner
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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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In the Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean, QC region alone, U.S. imposed tariffs and quotas are costing over $50 million per month and threatens new job creation. The #USW's position is clear: the federal government should not ratify the #USMCA unless tariffs and quota
United Steelworkers leaders visit Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, demand firm stand from federal government.
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The Liberal government’s budget has failed Canadians by not committing to a single-payer pharmacare plan that is universal, public, accessible, comprehensive and portable as they promised, says United Steelworkers National Director Ken Neumann. “It is st
The Liberal government’s budget has failed Canadians by not committing to a single-payer pharmacare plan that is universal, public, accessible, comprehensive and portable as they promised, says USW National Director Ken Neumann.
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The Kitchener-Waterloo area is home to many former rubber workers who worked in rubber manufacturing plants in the region. Over the last several years, there has been a pattern of former rubber workers being denied compensation benefits. The Rubber Work
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A step forward has been taken to reopen the Pointe-Noire pellet plant in Sept-Îles, Quebec. #USW/Métallos Local 6254 reached an agreement in principle with the employer
Workers will vote on proposed collective agreement once Pointe-Noire pellet plant is back in operation.
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This morning we woke up to horrific news. In New Zealand, 49 Muslims were killed in two mosque shootings during prayer, with many more critically injured.
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Steelworkers make good neighbours - showing up when it matters most to help make the places where we live and work better for everyone. If you know someone who goes above and beyond with community service, nominate them today for a 2019 Jefferson Award: u
The deadline to nominate a caring #Steelworker for the USW Jefferson Awards is tomorrow! Click the link to nominate a member or group who does incredible work for their community.The USW is proud to have so many members who lead their communities, but we need you to tell us who these amazing members are. Nominate here: http://usw.to/2tk #USWCares
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#USW Locals 2900 and 4487 who worked at John Inglis Co. in the Greater Toronto area produced some of labor's most impactful leaders - former USW International President Lynn Williams worked at the plant in the 1940's and USW International President Leo W
Members of USW Local Unions 2900 and 4487 manufactured a wide range of products at John Inglis Co.: washers, dryers, water heaters and other household appliances; kitchen utensils; large industrial equipment, even fishing rods. At its height, more than 17,000 United Steelworkers at Inglis made Bren guns for the WWII war effort. For more than 50 years, our union improved the lives of the thousands of workers who passed through the company’s doors -- and improved the lives of all those in the Toronto area. In November 1989, the John Inglis Company’s workers made their last products. But the wonderful memories of Locals 2900 and 4487 and their members will last forever. #USWtbt #tbt #canlab
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A community member approached USW Local 7884 about children at Elkford Elementary School in Ellkford, BC going without lunches and having inadequate clothing for the rigid winter weather. The local union quickly reached out to the school directly to check
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Locked out member of USW/Métallos Local 9700 voted by 82% majority to reject ABI's contract offer that was full of setbacks. "It just wanted to impose its will, counting on fatigue from by its 14-month lockout. The answer from our members is clear: it di
“ABI has refused to negotiate, it has refused to accept third-party arbitration. It just wanted to impose its will.”
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#USW members are calling on the federal government to make the provisional steel safeguards permanent. Safeguards are an important legal tool to help stabilize our domestic steel market, in response to foreign steel dumping. Approximately 22,000 people
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We've got an exciting agenda for our upcoming National Policy Conference happening in Vancouver! We'll start sharing parts of the agenda very soon, but first, we need you to register! If you've been chosen as one of your #USW local union delegates, you ha
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& #USWWomen #IWD2019...
Local 2009 honouring our women on International Women's Day
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.@JustinTrudeau & @Bill_Morneau: Steel is a major driver to our nat’l economy. Follow the example of the EU and make the safeguards permanent. #safeguardCDNjobs #cdnpoli #canlab https://t.co/PjYRRjwHrp
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In the Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean, QC region alone, US-imposed tariffs are costing $50+ million per month & threatens new job creation. The #USW's position is clear: the fed gov't shouldn't ratify the #USMCA unless tariffs & quotas are rejected. More: https://t.co/3Ol8nYxQ25 #cdnpoli
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RT @OHCOWclinics: A reminder to rubber workers or surviving family members from the Kitchener area to attend our info session on March 28 t…
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#USW standing up for Cdn jobs & the Cdn steel sector. Steel jobs are good jobs, which support communities, infrastructure – like roads and schools & local agencies like the @UWCCanada. #safeguardCDNjobs https://t.co/tSTEkpmcnB
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RT @jamiewestndp: That moment when you realize that your @SteelworkersCA brother is the Francophone Critic for the official opposition! @On…
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RT @USW_District_3: .@RachelNotley has fought for Steelworkers & working people. Now it’s our turn to fight for her. We’ve got your back, P…
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RT @theJagmeetSingh: Where was Prime Minister Trudeau in Oshawa when GM walked out? When Sears was stealing pensions? When Trump imposed…
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RT @usw1944: * For the attention of our members in AB * 3 Local 1944 members are NDP candidates for the AB 2019 Provincial General Election…
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RT @theJagmeetSingh: Parliament just passed @GeorginaNDP's C-369 to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday!…
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RT @alichatur: Standing with students and faculty at #UofT today against the Ford Conservatives’ post-secondary cuts! Students united will…
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Wondering what #Budget19 #budget2019 means for workers? In short: no #pharmacare, no retiree bankruptcy protection & a $4 billion bandaid because of bad trade deals. #canlab #cdnpoli https://t.co/W6gaaRVj6I https://t.co/UKjaVwy1gZ
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#Budget2019 fails to deliver on universal #pharmacare, retiree bankruptcy protection, with other supports still on hold - Canadians can't wait! https://t.co/W6gaaRVj6I #cdnpoli
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