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United Steelworkers' 54th National Policy Conference
The #USW observe #HumanRightsDay, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations. The recognition of human rights is at the core of Steelworker values and activism. Statement from National Director K
Each year on December 10th, the United Steelworkers observe Human Rights Day. The day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations.
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#Solidarity!...
USW Local 1-1937 in solidarity with UNITE HERE Local 40, on 24-hour strike at the Coast Bastion Inn, in Nanaimo. THEY DESERVE A FAIR DEAL!
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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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D6 Mentoring Program
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USW Cares: Giving Back to Those Who Built Our Community
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News@6 Fall 2018
Check out the latest edition of News@6, our newsletter for Steelworkers in Ontario and Atlantic Canada from District 6 Director Marty Warren.
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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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Diversity Council Ups Union Involvement
Recognizing that “the world is changing everywhere,” Local 6717 developed a human rights training course and established a Diversity Council to help “find a way to ease the transition into something new.”
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What Rachel Notley has done for Steelworkers?
Premier Notley has never forgotten who she is working for. After decades of right-wing, anti-worker governments, Alberta is making progress with a government that is on our side.
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Recalling the Horror Part of Making Improvements
Twenty-six years after telling his story of post-traumatic stress on every anniversary of the disaster, Vern Theriault has written it all down in “Westray, My Journey from Darkness to Light”.
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Concession Bargaining
From NAFTA to TPP to CETA, Liberals’ trade deals make things worse for Canadians.
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USW Cares: USW Local 1998 Women of Steel Holiday Drive
USW Local 1998's Women of Steel holiday drive.
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News@6 Fall 2018
Check out the latest edition of News@6, our newsletter for Steelworkers in Ontario and Atlantic Canada from District 6 Director Marty Warren.
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USW Cares: Baskets of Solidarity
Read about USW Local 8782's special #USWCares initiative.
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Support Bécancour Steelworkers Locked Out by ABI
Show your solidarity with a donation to the locked-out workers of Local 9700 in Bécancour.
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Remove Steel Tariffs Before Signing New Trade Deal: Mark Rowlinson on Power & Politics
The USW says Canada should not sign the USMCA until the U.S. has removed tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.
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B.C. Labour Code Recommendations a Good First Step: Steelworkers
Greater reforms are needed to modernize labour relations and ensure workers share in B.C.'s prosperity, union says.
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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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The #USW observe #HumanRightsDay, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations. The recognition of human rights is at the core of Steelworker values and activism. Statement from National Director K
Each year on December 10th, the United Steelworkers observe Human Rights Day. The day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations.
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#Solidarity!...
USW Local 1-1937 in solidarity with UNITE HERE Local 40, on 24-hour strike at the Coast Bastion Inn, in Nanaimo. THEY DESERVE A FAIR DEAL!
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#December6 is a reminder for us to take action to end violence against women. Acting to end the problem is one of the best ways to honour and remember those whose lives have been taken. Statement from #USW National Director Ken Neumann: http://usw.to/2sh
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USW Local 2004, Mountain Region recently donated 78 pairs of winter boots and $200 to Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre.
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The Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $188,330 to food banks and food centres across Canada.The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is our union’s tool to combat poverty at the global level, but also within our own communities.
“We are very proud to contribute to food banks and community food centres where members of the United Steelworkers live and work.” - Ken Neumann
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Santa is popping up at local union halls across the world! Here he is at USW local 2009's Brunch with Santa event! Check out their page for more photos! #USWUnity #canlab...
2018 USW 2009 Brunch with Santa. Thanks to all that attended. More thanks to all of the volunteers that made it possible.
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Not only have layoffs already begun, but businesses, labour and community leaders across the country have been clear that tens of thousands of additional jobs will disappear due to the absurd U.S. tariffs and the badly flawed #USMCA.
“Canadians are right to question how much worse things have to get before this government takes decisive action to defend their interests. What will it take?” - Ken Neumann
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Next week, the Alberta Government is tabling legislation on the future of Early Childhood Education and Care.
We the undersigned residents of Alberta, petition the Legislative Assembly to reaffirm the Government of Alberta’s commitment to Early Childhood Education and Care.
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New-old news: The steel and aluminum tariffs are still in place. #canlab #cdnpoli...
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In the 14 years since the Westray Bill passed, there’s been a dismal record of enforcement. “After #Westray, we still kill on average 1,000 Canadians a year. We call them accidents. I call it corporate murder,” said USW District 3 Director Stephen Hunt
The Westray Bill is a law created over a decade ago that allows police to lay criminal negligence charges against corporations when someone dies on the job. But there's been a staggering lack of enforcement.
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#USW International VP Carol Landry was among the participants at IndustriALL Global Union's Women's Committee meeting in Ciudad de México. VP Landry talked about the importance to incorporate the Pledge to end violence against women in the workplace into
Today is the Women's Committee meeting in Ciudad de México. Among other things, delegates are discussing IndustriALL's 40 per cent target of women participation, the Pledge to end violence against women in the workplace, capacity building. #ALLWomen #TakeThePledge
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The FTQ and labour allies took to the streets in support of USW/Métallos Local 9700 who have been locked out by ABI since January. USW/Métallos District 5 Director Alain Croteau: This disgraceful lockout is an affront not only to the 1,030 locked-out wor
“A lockout is a deliberate decision by an employer to force workers to accept lower working and living standards.”
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RT @Tom_Parkin_: An ally would not put illegal tariffs on an ally’s steel and aluminum. https://t.co/a9MmnmYTnC
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RT @DennisvVan: Today on behalf of the Executive of USW 1005 we presented Hamilton Food Share a cheque for $10,147 @HFShare @uswdistric…
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RT @uswdistrict6: #USW Hawkesbury Steelworkers and locals presented a contribution to the local food bank on behalf of the Steelworkers Hum…
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RT @open4justice: Canadian companies must respect human rights. This international #humanrightsday, we call on the Canadian government to…
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RT @uswdistrict6: The Steelworkers Humanity Fund and USW Locals 6500 & 2020 donated a combined total to $9,850 to #Sudbury area food banks…
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RT @HFShare: @SteelworkersCA make community stronger w/ donations today of $20,000 to @hfshare to help #HamOnt food banks! Thank you @USW10…
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RT @CanadianLabour: Tune in this Thurs., Dec. 13 to CBC Radio's The Current to explore how we support coal workers affected by Canada’s pha…
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The #USW observe #HumanRightsDay, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the @UN. The recognition of human rights is at the core of Steelworker values and activism. Statement from Nat'l Dir. Ken Neumann: https://t.co/w2LdWi5773 #canlab
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RT @sduvall07: The Ontario Superior Court is allowing Sears pensioners to sue CEO Eddie Lampert to recoup their lost retirmeent benefits. I…
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RT @USW_District_3: Sask govt's gift to USW Local 2014 members for the holidays: Deregulating the transport industry. This decision today w…
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RT @IvanaUSW: Southern AB Area Council Annual Meeting with some great activists. Great Discussions & Information on each local’s updates &…
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@jamiewestndp @steelworkers @OntarioNDP @AndreaHorwath @theJagmeetSingh @NDP We love your collages!
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