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There’s only one party that puts working people first: Jagmeet Singh and the NDP. This election, choose the party that puts you and your family first. That’s the NDP.
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Leo W. Gerard and Carol Landry have retired. Join us to celebrate their many contributions at the Sheraton Centre Toronto on October 26! Click below to buy your tickets today!
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On this International Day of Peace, over 45 Canadian organizations including the United Steelworker reiterated their support for the peace process in Colombia, while its fate has never been more uncertain. More: http://usw.to/31t #PeaceDay #canlab...
On this International Day of Peace, over 45 Canadian organizations including the United Steelworker reiterated their support for the peace process in Colombia, while its fate has never been more uncertain. More: http://usw.to/31t #PeaceDay #canlab
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An #NDP government will: - Create 500,000 affordable housing units. - Provide immediate relief for families struggling to afford rent. - Waive the federal tax on new affordable units so they are built faster. - Re-introduce the 30-year mortgage for firs
An #NDP government will: - Create 500,000 affordable housing units. - Provide immediate relief for families struggling to afford rent. - Waive the federal tax on new affordable units so they are built faster. - Re-introduce the 30-year mortgage for first-time home buyers. It's clear who is on the side of everyday people and families - the NDP. Learn more about the issues at usw.ca/steelworkersvote and read the NDP's plan at ndp.ca/commitments #USWVotes #canlab #cdnpoli
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund supports the rebuilding of the Casual Workers Advice Office, destroyed during xenophobic attacks in South Africa
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund has contributed $3,000 to rebuild the Casual Workers Advice Office in Johannesburg, which was ransacked and looted during the most recent wave of xenophobic violence that has taken place in the country.
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Red Flags TV Ad: USW Federal Election 2019 v.2
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Health Care Worker Spotlight: Misty Lafond finds voice in union as an organizer
Misty Lafond first became involved with the union four years ago, in 2015, when the previous unit chair asked her to attend her first shop steward training.
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Steelworkers Union Takes Aim at Federal Liberals Ahead of Fall Vote
The USW plans to focus its ad campaign against the Liberals in key Ontario ridings, using television and radio ads to paint Trudeau as betraying campaign vows from 2015.
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund supports the rebuilding of the Casual Workers Advice Office, destroyed during xenophobic attacks in South Africa
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund has contributed $3,000 to rebuild the Casual Workers Advice Office in Johannesburg, which was ransacked and looted during the most recent wave of xenophobic violence that has taken place in the country.
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Health Care Worker Spotlight: Misty Lafond finds voice in union as an organizer
Misty Lafond first became involved with the union four years ago, in 2015, when the previous unit chair asked her to attend her first shop steward training.
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Steelworkers Union Takes Aim at Federal Liberals Ahead of Fall Vote
The USW plans to focus its ad campaign against the Liberals in key Ontario ridings, using television and radio ads to paint Trudeau as betraying campaign vows from 2015.
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Building trade union solidarity in Madagascar
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund supports capacity building for Malagasy unions.
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Changing the World One Heart at a Time: STAND!
This year is the 100th anniversary of the largest and most influential strike in Canadian history. STAND! premieres during the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday, September 9 at the historic Royal Cinema.
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Changes Announced to SOAR Executive Board
On behalf of SOAR, we congratulate Harry Hynd, Doug Macpherson and Lena Sutton on their newly appointed positions and we look forward to working with them.
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Think Carefully About Your Vote!
As we move closer to the federal election in October, it is increasingly important that we, as union retirees think critically about how we use our vote.
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Help for Local Families Thanks to USW Sault Ste. Marie Charity Golf
The Twinkie Foundation was the big winner at the second Annual Steelworkers Charity Golf Open on August 18. Hosted by the United Steelworkers local unions of Sault Ste. Marie and area, this year’s tournament raised $10,000 for the local charity.
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Twitter blitz for locked-out Local 2020
Please join USW Local 2020 Unit 79 in a Twitter blitz on August 20 in order to encourage the Ontario Health Minister to pressure CarePartners to end their lockout and get back to the bargaining table!
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Health Care Workers Council Spotlight: Ray White, District 3 Coordinator
Ray White, president of Local 1-207 in Alberta, Canada, took his first union course in 1992. He knew right away he wanted to play a role in the fight for workers’ rights and has been an activist ever since.
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USW Local 7619 Celebrates 50th Anniversary
USW Local 7619 celebrated their 50th Anniversary over three eventful days – a Weekend of Steel in Logan Lake, British Columbia.
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Every Vote Counts!
“Every vote counts.” Very cliché, right? Not for the case of Jordan Brown, the newly-minted Member of House Assembly (MHA) for Labrador West (Newfoundland and Labrador).
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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 v.1
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Delivery TV ad (Indigenous Media) - USW 2019 Federal Election v.2
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Delivery TV ad (Indigenous Media) - USW 2019 Federal Election v.1
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USW 2019 Federal Election - 15 sec.
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Delivery TV ad - USW 2019 Federal Election v.2
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Delivery TV ad - USW 2019 Federal Election v.1
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Harry Bains: NDP Minister of Labour
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Steel Pride: Becoming Mayson
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2019 USW District 3 Summer School
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Grand Solidarity March in support of locked-out ABI workers
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Grand Solidarity March This Saturday!
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On this International Day of Peace, over 45 Canadian organizations including the United Steelworker reiterated their support for the peace process in Colombia, while its fate has never been more uncertain. More: http://usw.to/31t #PeaceDay #canlab...
On this International Day of Peace, over 45 Canadian organizations including the United Steelworker reiterated their support for the peace process in Colombia, while its fate has never been more uncertain. More: http://usw.to/31t #PeaceDay #canlab
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An #NDP government will: - Create 500,000 affordable housing units. - Provide immediate relief for families struggling to afford rent. - Waive the federal tax on new affordable units so they are built faster. - Re-introduce the 30-year mortgage for firs
An #NDP government will: - Create 500,000 affordable housing units. - Provide immediate relief for families struggling to afford rent. - Waive the federal tax on new affordable units so they are built faster. - Re-introduce the 30-year mortgage for first-time home buyers. It's clear who is on the side of everyday people and families - the NDP. Learn more about the issues at usw.ca/steelworkersvote and read the NDP's plan at ndp.ca/commitments #USWVotes #canlab #cdnpoli
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We are thrilled to have worked with Chief Lady Bird Art on this beautiful poster, recognizing the strength and leadership of Indigenous women and girls. While the poster commemorates the National Day Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and G
We are thrilled to have worked with Chief Lady Bird Art on this beautiful poster, recognizing the strength and leadership of Indigenous women and girls. While the poster commemorates the National Day Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (October 4), we know that it will be used all year long. You can order more posters through our national office at: lkellin@usw.ca Steelworkers can support calls for justice. Find out what you can do in your local union: https://www.usw.ca/act/activism/human-rights/resources/national-inquiry-into-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-girls-and-two-spiritlgbtq-people
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An important video to watch today - Jagmeet Singh's response to Justin Trudeau's 'brown face' photo and his admittance to also having done 'black face' in the past. It wasn't okay then, it's not okay now. We need to call out these actions as they are -
Watch CPAC’s signature long-form coverage of the day’s pressing political events as they unfold.
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The B.C. Government is funding $69 million to support forestry workers. The funds will be allocated to programs for workers to access skills training, community resiliency projects, a new job placement co-ordination office, early retirement bridging progr
The provincial government has announced $69 million to fund a new series of measures aimed at supporting British Columbia forest workers impacted by mill closures and shift reductions in several B.C. Interior communities.
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The #USW is strongly encouraging and will fully support the current government to renew the social licence and reverse the trajectory of mill closures and job losses. The forest sector can and should have a bright future in B.C. In this time of change in
The USW is calling for the B.C. government to restore the bond between our public forest resources and employment opportunities and benefits for British Columbians.
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The #USW Health Care Worker spotlight this week is on USW Local 1-207's Misty Lafond. Misty first got involved in 2015 when she took her first training as a shop steward. Since then, she's become a Unit Chair and has helped with external organizing, mos
The #USW Health Care Worker spotlight this week is on USW Local 1-207's Misty Lafond. Misty first got involved in 2015 when she took her first training as a shop steward. Since then, she's become a Unit Chair and has helped with external organizing, most notably at two assisted living facilities in Alberta. Read more about Misty: usw.to/31g #USWWomen #canlab
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Our union in the United States and here in Canada supports striking UAW International Union members at General Motors in the U.S. - 50,000 strong! Auto companies must stop their race to the bottom and union members are standing up for decent jobs - now an
Will you add this profile frame and stand with striking GM workers?
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Our Steelworkers Vote schools are off to a great start of #elxn43 season! First stop: #HamOnt where participants have met Matthew Green Hamilton Centre, Nick Milanovic and #USW's very own Scott Duvall. There are a couple of more days left in the Hamilton
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The federal election has officially began. The #USW is proud to be supporting Canada’s NDP / Le NPD du Canada. With an #NDP government in Ottawa, we know working people and our families are a priority. We know who is on our side. Learn more about the is
The federal election has officially began. The #USW is proud to be supporting Canada’s NDP / Le NPD du Canada. With an #NDP government in Ottawa, we know working people and our families are a priority. We know who is on our side. Learn more about the issues at usw.ca/steelworkersvote. #USWVotes #canlab #cdnpoli #elxn43
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One day longer, one day stronger!...
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#SOAR members in Saskatoon, SK hosted a BBQ where they welcomed Steelworkers and their families to the event! #USWUnity...
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RT @ArmieReady: 4th day of our door knocking! We released lots of endorphins when we heard “ it’s okay to put the sign on my lawn!” Yay!#a…
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On this International Day of Peace, over 45 Canadian organizations including the United Steelworker reiterated their support for the peace process in Colombia, while its fate has never been more uncertain. More: https://t.co/d1c8mzyx6Q #PeaceDay #canlab https://t.co/wA47xDT8w1
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We need concrete action on housing, not more empty promises. An #NDP government will create 500,000 affordable housing units, provide immediate relief for families struggling to afford rent & more. Learn more at https://t.co/6jzXlpHlIT #USWVotes #canlab #cdnpoli https://t.co/0UEzwcUhWS
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RT @uswdistrict6: Congrats to our new set of D6 Women of Steel who just completed the WOS Committees course in Cambridge, Ontario! Big than…
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#USW Local 1595 Pres Roy Milne: Govt should be providing provide a blueprint of their environmental goals and provide the necessary training to ensure a transition is indeed "just" for workers. More: https://t.co/hsg0qxQpcq #canlab #cdnpoli
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RT @UFCW175633: Stopped by & brought breakfast to @SteelworkersCA local 2020 members in Sudbury. Great union activists standing up to Ca…
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RT @PittGrads: An official statement from @steelworkers. #1u #PittRunsOnGrads #PittCheated https://t.co/dzegShZrGj
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RT @ArmieReady: 2nd Day of our Door Knocking! We are more motivated to stand and be the voice for colour skin to all Canadian and become mo…
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RT @USW_District_3: Steelworkers from across District 3 know which political party is on the side of working families in #elxn43 #bcpoli #c…
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Being brown, black, Indigenous, racialized is a reality for many Canadians where they've face discrimination because of it and don't have the option of taking off a 'costume' at the end of the day. 3/3 #canlab #cdnpoli
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It wasn't okay then, it's not okay now. We need to call out these actions as they are - racist and insulting. Saying they were just 'costumes' isn't acceptable and comes from a place of privilege. 2/3
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An important video to watch today - @theJagmeetSingh's response to @JustinTrudeau's 'brown face' photo and his admittance to also having done 'black face' in the past. 1/3 https://t.co/oDjl0ZwASQ
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