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Online Media Training Workshop for Steelworkers with the CFL Players’ Association Tues., Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. EST / 3:30 p.m. PST or Tues., Dec. 15, 8:30 p.m. EST / 5:30 p.m. PST
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Forestry Is For Everyone
Our union has launched a campaign to urge the federal government to support the forestry sector, an important economic driver for our country.
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USW members in Canada condemn anti-Black racism and the racist violence that has occurred on both sides of the border. We are committed to fighting against anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism and violence and racism in all of its forms.
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Media Training Workshop for Steelworkers with the CFLPA
2021 District 3 Health, Safety and Environment Conference
News@6 – Winter 2020
In this issue: • Long-term Fixes for Long-term Care Workers • Unions Challenge Racism • Forestry Campaign Making Progress on Softwood Lumber Dispute, EI Reforms • Seeking Justice for Occupational Disease Victims • Bargaining Successes • More
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USW NextGen invites you to join our new web series – starting with a Virtual Movie Night tomorrow!
The USW NextGen Committee is hosting three consecutive Tuesday events (starting tomorrow) to give a space for the incredible young members of our union to connect, share their experiences and have some fun!
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Child and Youth Education Content Creator – Due January 31, 2021
The USW, through its Family & Community Education Fund (FCEF), is seeking proposals from qualified applicants to develop age-appropriate educational activities for children up to 17 years old.
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New FCEF Family Care Reimbursement Program
The USW’s Family & Community Education Fund (FCEF) has launched an important new family care reimbursement program.
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Canada’s Labour Unions Could Play Big Role in Efforts to Avert ‘Buy American’ Rules
"We're going to be a voice, and rightfully so," said Ken Neumann, national director of the United Steelworkers in Canada, 225,000 of whose 850,000 North American members live and work north of the border.
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The Steelworkers Humanity Fund wants to know what you think!
Please help us better understand the outreach of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund to USW members by filling a short multiple-choice answers survey!
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USW's Ken Neumann expresses solidarity with Belarusian people and trade unionists
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Standing Up for Steel at Gerdau in Whitby, ON
It’s not too much to ask all our politicians to Stand Up for Canadian Steel, says John Catto, president, USW Local 6571.
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Solidarity Statement in Support of the People of Belarus
The United Steelworkers union in Canada, representing more than 225,000 workers in mining and many other sectors of the economy, are deeply concerned about the brutal violence and repression against the people of Belarus.
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USW Rejects Endorsement of Former Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau for OECD Role
Late on October 30, the CLC, without consulting any union affiliate, announced a joint endorsement with the business lobby group, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of former Finance Minister Bill Morneau for the role of Secretary General of the OECD.
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Join us for our National Campaign Launch: Raising the Bar on Women's Health and Safety
Raising the Bar is an exciting new USW campaign to act on women’s health and safety concerns and amplify women’s voices in the workplace.
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Some Starbucks Locations Consider Unionizing Following Complaints of Overwork, Lack of Protection
Discontent among front-line Starbucks workers who say they are overworked and not adequately protected from the pandemic has led to new efforts to unionize, with one location already taking the leap and others hoping to join it.
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News@6 – Winter 2020
In this issue: • Long-term Fixes for Long-term Care Workers • Unions Challenge Racism • Forestry Campaign Making Progress on Softwood Lumber Dispute, EI Reforms • Seeking Justice for Occupational Disease Victims • Bargaining Successes • More
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USW NextGen invites you to join our new web series – starting with a Virtual Movie Night tomorrow!
The USW NextGen Committee is hosting three consecutive Tuesday events (starting tomorrow) to give a space for the incredible young members of our union to connect, share their experiences and have some fun!
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Child and Youth Education Content Creator – Due January 31, 2021
The USW, through its Family & Community Education Fund (FCEF), is seeking proposals from qualified applicants to develop age-appropriate educational activities for children up to 17 years old.
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New FCEF Family Care Reimbursement Program
The USW’s Family & Community Education Fund (FCEF) has launched an important new family care reimbursement program.
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Canada’s Labour Unions Could Play Big Role in Efforts to Avert ‘Buy American’ Rules
"We're going to be a voice, and rightfully so," said Ken Neumann, national director of the United Steelworkers in Canada, 225,000 of whose 850,000 North American members live and work north of the border.
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The Steelworkers Humanity Fund wants to know what you think!
Please help us better understand the outreach of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund to USW members by filling a short multiple-choice answers survey!
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Standing Up for Steel at Gerdau in Whitby, ON
It’s not too much to ask all our politicians to Stand Up for Canadian Steel, says John Catto, president, USW Local 6571.
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Solidarity Statement in Support of the People of Belarus
The United Steelworkers union in Canada, representing more than 225,000 workers in mining and many other sectors of the economy, are deeply concerned about the brutal violence and repression against the people of Belarus.
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USW Rejects Endorsement of Former Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau for OECD Role
Late on October 30, the CLC, without consulting any union affiliate, announced a joint endorsement with the business lobby group, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of former Finance Minister Bill Morneau for the role of Secretary General of the OECD.
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Join us for our National Campaign Launch: Raising the Bar on Women's Health and Safety
Raising the Bar is an exciting new USW campaign to act on women’s health and safety concerns and amplify women’s voices in the workplace.
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Some Starbucks Locations Consider Unionizing Following Complaints of Overwork, Lack of Protection
Discontent among front-line Starbucks workers who say they are overworked and not adequately protected from the pandemic has led to new efforts to unionize, with one location already taking the leap and others hoping to join it.
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Special COVID-19 Update: September 2020
As the world reels from the impacts of COVID-19, workers and communities are affected differently in their local contexts
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USW's Ken Neumann expresses solidarity with Belarusian people and trade unionists
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Monter le niveau de la santé et sécurité pour les femmes - Directeur national Ken Neumann
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Raising the Bar on Women's Health and Safety Monter le niveau sur la santé et sécurité pour femmes
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EI and CERB Update: September 2020
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USW Local 4120 serves up hot meals and solidarity
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Getting involved in the union through Steel Pride
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Workplace Health and Safety During COVID - Know Your Rights!
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Standing up for our values and diversity in the union
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Trans Liaison Mayson Fulk on Pride Month
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Happy Pride Month, Steelworkers!
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How to safely support targets of domestic violence during the pandemic
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Understanding the Wage Subsidy Program CEWS
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INCOMING: Steelworkers who belong to locals that contribute to USW’s Family & Community Education Fund can now apply to be reimbursed for child & family care costs they incur to attend authorized union events! More info at: https://t.co/2VhmUrYUUo https://t.co/pvlEcVC8uX
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The USW will continue to show all the solidarity we can in the coming months & continue working with others in order to rebuild a strong economy, but also an economy that is more just and fairer to all! #canlab #uswcares #uswunity Full release at: https://t.co/MYcCFVObEe https://t.co/rFx05o3USq
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ALL STEELWORKERS WELCOME! We're so excited to have Hamnah Shahid & Jared Ong, as well as Nathan Allen as our guests for 2(!) exciting discussions on how the pandemic has affected young workers. #canlab #decentwork #usw #cdnpoli Register at ⬇️ https://t.co/4soRlN3dz1 https://t.co/wZUJe9cDMR
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RT @broadbent: But do Canadians want a #WealthTax? YES. 76% of Canadians support a new wealth tax on our wealthiest multi-millionaires an…
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“It has to end if our Canadian forest industry is to be sustainable going forward. More than 600 Canadian communities are dependent on forestry. It is part of our economic history & as a renewable resource, must be a part of our economic future.” -@KenUSW https://t.co/NBDoZsVbLx
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Nov 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - & also the start of 16 Days of Activism on Gender-Based Violence. Today at 4 PM, join activists across the country to talk about how we can make a nat'l plan on GBV happen! https://t.co/RxjPeG15n8 https://t.co/axqlT6si5C
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We support a national #pharmacare plan and are calling on the federal government to stop delaying and take action now! #cdnpoli https://t.co/ZMYXy6C4mW
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RT @MWACCanada: “We are in a crisis and the clock is ticking,” say migrant student workers who are calling on @marcomendicino to renew work…
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NextGen members! Our screening of Company Town is TONIGHT - you can still get your free ticket at: https://t.co/A0BJdOu6j6 The first of THREE events - see what else the NextGen Committee has planned at: https://t.co/4soRlN3dz1 https://t.co/N9OnOkQePr
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Happening today at 12 PM! Thousands of migrant student workers will face deportation if work permits aren't made renewable immediately. Join the fight and stand up to this injustice - call the Minister NOW and demand #StatusForAll! https://t.co/CkKGox0MgA
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"We're going to be a voice & rightfully so," said @KenUSW. "Our union has a long-standing relationship with president-elect Biden … and he knows who the Steelworkers are, so we are going to work hard to say that Canada should not be excluded." #canlab https://t.co/97zBaoQRPf
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ICYMI - Nat'l Director @KenUSW spoke at D5's 56th Assemblée annuelle last week. Even in the midst of a pandemic, the online gathering was a huge success. Steelworkers will always find a way to stay connected - thank you to all those who participated! https://t.co/KArBuygOte
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