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MoreNanticoke Steelworker Norm Jamison Made History with NDP in 1990
"He was a fierce defender of his constituents and a strong voice for the local economy."
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United Steelworkers Local 1-417 President Marty Gib...
The president of the Kamloops local of the United Steelworkers Union feels salvaging timber from wildfire areas will be a short term gain ahead of long term pain. Marty Gibbons says the 1.2 million hectares of forests destroyed by wildfires will provide an immediate opportunity to recover the bur
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A recent attack on a taxi driver in Saskatoon is a ...
A taxi driver from Comfort Cabs is recovering after a brutal attack by a passenger on Oct. 13. The attack serves as a reminder of the dangers that taxi drivers face every shift.
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CEZinc Steelworkers in Australia to Build Labour Solidarity
delegation of Quebec Steelworkers representing striking employees at the CEZinc refinery in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is in Australia building a solidarity campaign for workers under attack by multinational resource giant Glencore.
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We’re Not In It For the Money: Counselling Staff on Strike for Fair Contract
Counselling staff at Sudbury Counselling centre are not at work – they’re outside the building delivering apologies to their clients, while on strike for a fair contract.
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Stronger Together
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Nanticoke Steelworker Norm Jamison Made History with NDP in 1990
"He was a fierce defender of his constituents and a strong voice for the local economy."
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CEZinc Steelworkers in Australia to Build Labour Solidarity
delegation of Quebec Steelworkers representing striking employees at the CEZinc refinery in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is in Australia building a solidarity campaign for workers under attack by multinational resource giant Glencore.
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We’re Not In It For the Money: Counselling Staff on Strike for Fair Contract
Counselling staff at Sudbury Counselling centre are not at work – they’re outside the building delivering apologies to their clients, while on strike for a fair contract.
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New Collective Agreement for Safety Agents
Three years after getting their union certified, the Raglan mine security officers, near Katinniq in the far north of Quebec, finally have a new employment contract.
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Regina Cabs Ignoring City Bylaw Change, Taxi Drivers Blocked from Using City-Issued Licences
“This move by Regina Cabs is a slap in the face to the public, taxi drivers and Regina City Council.”
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Steelworkers Issue Joint NAFTA Statement at Trinational Labour Summit
A renegotiated NAFTA must reverse the erosion of economic security, raise living and working conditions for all and provide broad, effective and enforceable labour rights.
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McIntyre Powder Miners Deserve More, Says Steelworkers
Miners were forced to inhale McIntyre Powder from the 1940s to the 1970s. Now, they’re suffering and they’re dying. So this funding to expand assessment is something. But it’s not enough.
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CEZinc Strikers Overwhelmingly Reject Company Offer
The 371 Steelworkers at the CEZinc refinery have been on strike since Feb. 12 to defend their working conditions and pensions against company demands for concessions.
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Steelworkers Cautiously Optimistic over Stelco Investment Plans
“We are hopeful it will result in new investments and commitments to workers and pensioners in our communities.” - Marty Warren
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Quebec Must Not Give In to Uber Threats: Steelworkers
“Everywhere it goes, Uber tries to force governments to bend to its demands and to destroy existing systems by way of unfair competition.”
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Steelworkers Talk to NDP Leadership Candidate Guy Caron
Steelworkers joined a telephone town hall with USW National Director Ken Neumann to talk with NDP Leadership Candidate Guy Caron. NDP MP Scott Duvall joined the call to talk about NDP efforts to Stop Pension Theft.
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $25,000 to Hurricane Irma Relief in Caribbean
“Once again it is the poorest communities that will have the greatest difficulty recovering and re-establishing livelihoods. It is an all-too-familiar pattern.” - Ken Neumann
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Stronger Together (French Subtitles)
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Gagner sa vie
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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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WORST CALL CENTRE STORIES EVER #HANGUPONABUSE
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2016 International Mines Rescue Competition
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Growing The Union
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Responding to Economic Inequality
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Growing The Union
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Stop the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
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United Steelworkers Local 1-417 President Marty Gib...
The president of the Kamloops local of the United Steelworkers Union feels salvaging timber from wildfire areas will be a short term gain ahead of long term pain. Marty Gibbons says the 1.2 million hectares of forests destroyed by wildfires will provide an immediate opportunity to recover the bur
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A recent attack on a taxi driver in Saskatoon is a ...
A taxi driver from Comfort Cabs is recovering after a brutal attack by a passenger on Oct. 13. The attack serves as a reminder of the dangers that taxi drivers face every shift.
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A delegation of Steelworkers from USW Local 6486 ar...
delegation of Quebec Steelworkers representing striking employees at the CEZinc refinery in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is in Australia building a solidarity campaign for workers under attack by multinational resource giant Glencore.
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Gas and dash deaths are preventable. If this simple...
Tell the government to act NOW. Alberta needs pay-before-you-pump legislation to stop more needless deaths
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#ReginaCabs must abide by City of Regina | Municipa...
Taxi drivers are calling out Regina Cabs management for their refusal to recognize drivers with taxi plates issued through a newly amended city distribution system.
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Steelworkers, let's show some Canadian #solidarity ...
Working people at Kumho Tire in Macon, Ga., will vote to join the USW family this week. Their efforts to have a strong voice in their workplace is getting support from Tire and rubber workers across the world. Show your solidarity by posting a picture in the comments with a sign of your own! #USWWorks
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After a lengthy process, Steelworkers at USW Local ...
Three years after getting their union certified, the Raglan mine security officers, near Katinniq in the far north of Quebec, finally have a new employment contract.
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#USW International President Leo Gerard and Canadia...
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Steelworkers, our brothers and sisters at CeZinc in...
Since February 12, 2017, the 371 workers at CEZinc in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield have been on strike to preserve their working conditions and their pension plan.
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#USW is proud to support Walking With Our Sisters, ...
2017 January 14 – February 1, 2017 Mount Saint Vincent University Art Gallery Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS Contact: Ingrid Jenkner Website Page & Facebook Page July 14 - August 7, 2017 Sheguiandah Roundhouse Sheguiandah First Nation (Birch Island), ON Contact: Mag Cywink Website Page…
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Thanks again to our sisters and brothers who attend...
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Our Justice Conference delegates attended an #Oct4 ...
Solidarity with the families and loved ones of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) October 4, 2017 - Vancouver
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RT @uswlunny: Awesome day in Saskatoon, working to create @USW_District_3 Taxi Worker Council #USWWorks https://t.co/3iL1FJ1zd4
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RT @rabbleca: Workers deserve their pensions | rabble.ca https://t.co/Vd1thrFftM @SteelworkersCA @OntarioNDP Jennifer French https://t.co/u…
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RT @uswdistrict6: Thanks to everyone who supported our USW Local 2020 sisters at the picket line, as they continue to fight for respect & a…
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RT @PaAFL_CIO: Leo Gerard, @steelworkers: We need to support #manufacturing without trade deals that tie our hands behind our back!! #AFLCI…
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RT @steelworkers: We're proud to represent workers in USA & Canada. Our union on both sides of the border is going to fight for a better #N…
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RT @DaveMcGrane: Today we celebrate one of the great founders of our party. Let's work harder than ever to continue his work and protect hi…
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RT @uswdistrict6: .@USW1005 supporting @OPSEU members on strike at Mohawk College. Thanks, @CLCOntario for the photos. #solidarity #canlab…
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Many drivers face verbal & physical assaults; @cityofsaskatoon needs to take action to improve working conditions. https://t.co/yp6XTEDNbx
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USW LU 6486 are under attack by Glencore, a corp w/ a track record of attacking workers’ rights. Send a msg to them… https://t.co/RhiXEiCn9j
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RT @PCGTW: #NAFTA’s Legacy: Nearly one million American government-certified jobs lost. Read More: https://t.co/10rt1baN1Z https://t.co/cjN…
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"Many of them will likely collect reduced pensions" Except, pensions = deferred wages. But bankruptcy laws, right?
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"Many of them will likely collect reduced pensions" Except, pensions = deferred wages. But bankruptcy laws, right?
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