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Family and Community Education Fund
Our union believes in the power of education and we want to extend opportunities to Steelworker families and our communities to engage new activists. Apply now - deadline June 7, 2019
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Join the USW in saying NO to violence, harassment against women
Violence seriously impacts women workers' lives around the globe, with sexual harassment its most reported form. It is a violation of women’s human rights and an obstacle to gender equality.
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There are no upcoming events.Hey Steelworkers, do you have a teenager/young adult looking for a Summer job? They can apply to our #SteelworkerSummer program (aka PAID internship at the union). Apply here: usw.to/2yh #canlab...
PAID Internships are open to young adults, 17-25 years of age, who are children or grandchildren of members or retired members of the United Steelworkers and actively enrolled in school.
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This Saturday, May 25th, Steelworkers will be in Trois-Rivières, Québec for the Grand #Solidarity March in support of locked out members of USW/Métallos Local 9700. #USW National Director Ken Neumann will be also be there to join thousands of workers to
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USW District 6 Health Care Activists Mobilize in Canada and Prepare for More Action
The District 6 Health Care Council convened in Ottawa last week for their bi-annual meeting and to rally in the streets in support of improving conditions for the nation’s thousands of health care workers.
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CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Young Workers Program and United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) are pleased to present the annual CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship.
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Join the International Campaign for a New Social Contract for Working People
It’s time to make the economy work for everybody. Sign ITUC’s petition for a New Social Contract to ensure a fairer deal that puts people, not corporate greed, back in the driver’s seat.
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The Power of Member-Educators
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USW District 6 Health Care Activists Mobilize in Canada and Prepare for More Action
The District 6 Health Care Council convened in Ottawa last week for their bi-annual meeting and to rally in the streets in support of improving conditions for the nation’s thousands of health care workers.
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CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Young Workers Program and United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) are pleased to present the annual CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship.
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Join the International Campaign for a New Social Contract for Working People
It’s time to make the economy work for everybody. Sign ITUC’s petition for a New Social Contract to ensure a fairer deal that puts people, not corporate greed, back in the driver’s seat.
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Remembering Westray
In the early morning of May 9, 1992, an explosion ripped through the Westray coal mine in Plymouth, Nova Scotia, killing all twenty-six miners working the night shift.
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The struggle for an ombudsperson “with teeth” continues in streets of Toronto
Along with other prominent Canadian human rights organizations, the United Steelworkers union calls on the federal government to appoint an ombudsperson with real power to investigate corporate abuses abroad.
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Labour a Key Partner in a Canadian Green New Deal
The Broadbent Institute's Rick Smith and USW National Director Ken Neumann write in The Toronto Star about putting the concerns of labour and environmental groups to work in a mutually reinforcing way in a Canadian Green New Deal.
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Grand Solidarity March for ABI workers!
On May 25, D6 Steelworkers are making the trip to Trois-Rivières, Québec to bring solidarity from our district to the locked-out members at ABI. These 1,030 workers have been locked-out of their jobs at the smelter for 15-months!
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Day of Mourning
APRIL 28TH Day of Mourning Close to 1,000 workers in Canada die on the job every year.
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Neo-Liberals Are Not the Answer to Growing Populism
This data shows what we all know: Canadians are increasingly worried about their financial situation. However, we should not be framing this as an “affordability crisis.” The real frame is growing inequality and wage stagnation.
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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 2017 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-SA2, where he keeps members informed of political and social issues and activism.
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The Power of Member-Educators
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Solidarity Builds | La Solidarité nous renforce
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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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Hey Steelworkers, do you have a teenager/young adult looking for a Summer job? They can apply to our #SteelworkerSummer program (aka PAID internship at the union). Apply here: usw.to/2yh #canlab...
PAID Internships are open to young adults, 17-25 years of age, who are children or grandchildren of members or retired members of the United Steelworkers and actively enrolled in school.
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This Saturday, May 25th, Steelworkers will be in Trois-Rivières, Québec for the Grand #Solidarity March in support of locked out members of USW/Métallos Local 9700. #USW National Director Ken Neumann will be also be there to join thousands of workers to
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Got a great idea for community building in your local union? Apply to the Family and Community Education Fund. The deadline for this funding cycle is June 7. http://usw.to/2yb...
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On this day 77 years ago, our union was founded. Over the years, we’ve built a great union together. Through our victories and struggles, we’ve always had each other’s backs and have proven that we are indeed #StrongerTogether - then, now and in the futur
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Our National Women’s Committee at work! Plotting the revolution, no doubt. #canfem #canlab...
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“We have fought the U.S. tariffs non-stop for close to a year and their removal is good news for workers, producers and communities across the country.
“Our union pushed hard for these tariffs to be lifted. Now we need strong measures to stabilize our market and defend our steel sector from predatory foreign trade practices." - Ken Neumann
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A great day for Steelworkers: steel and aluminum tariffs have been lifted. We're proud that our union stood up strong on both sides of the border against the unjust tariffs. Thank you for your work, Steelworkers!
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Join United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard, along with thousands of workers in Trois-Rivières, Québec on May 25, 2019 for the Grand #Solidarity March.
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The Canadian Labour Congress - Congrès du travail du Canada and the United Way have partnered up to offer a Post-Secondary Scholarship for young workers (30 years old or under) heading to university or college in the fall.
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Young Workers Program and United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) are pleased to present the annual CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship.
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100 years ago, the #WinnipegGeneralStrike began. It was a massive showing of solidarity among working people - union and non-union. It is a reminder for us today and going forward, that we are indeed stronger together.
Look through some of the key moments in the 42-day Winnipeg General Strike that started in May 1919 and culminated with a violent clash at the end of June.
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Our union has a proud history of developing stewards, health and safety reps, local union leaders and other key activists through our USW Education Program.
The United Steelworkers (USW) – Syndicat des Métallos – is the largest private-sector union in both Canada and North America, with more than 225,000 members in Canada.
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We’re with the CFLPA in their fight for respect and fair treatment. #CFL training camps start on May 19 and players are eager to start. Our message to owners: reach a fair deal now & start the season right. #TeamCFLPA #CFLPA...
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RT @uswdistrict6: "Safety is worth it. Nobody wants to lose their life." -John Roy, member of USW Local 7085. This is why we won't accep…
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This Sat, May 25, Steelworkers will be in Trois-Rivières, QC for the Grand #Solidarity March in support USW/Métallos Local 9700. Director @KenUSW will be also be there to join thousands of workers to collectively show our solidarity & strength. We hope to see you there! #USWUnity https://t.co/Y46ugt9EKT
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RT @Svend4MP: My first union, proud Steelworker as an underground gold miner working Dickenson Mines in Balmertown, Ontario with @FrontierC…
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Hey Steelworkers, do you have a teenager/ young adult looking for a #summerjob? They can apply to our #Steelworkersummer program (aka PAID internship at the union). Apply here: https://t.co/sD87WPZHK3 #canlab https://t.co/9p010rmL36
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RT @uswlunny: @USW_District_3 with #USW 5114 demanding #FairContractNow from Hecla Mining https://t.co/W4u6lu13p7
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RT @uswdistrict6: Quick correction @TWeldonCBC @CBCCanada - our members at @Glencore in New Brunswick have been locked-out of their jobs -…
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Got a great idea for community building in your local union? Apply to the Family and Community Education Fund. The deadline for this funding cycle is June 7. More info: https://t.co/FsOYrOzyHo https://t.co/j5BeiR2l7V
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On this day 77 years ago, our union was founded. Over the years, we’ve built a great union together. Through our victories & struggles, we’ve had each other’s backs & have proven that we are indeed #StrongerTogether - then, now & in the future. #USWUnity #canlab https://t.co/0Fn7RbmvVS
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RT @workersuniting: Bryan Sawyer @sawyeb speaking to @workersuniting on the importance of international solidarity to the ABI lockout in Qu…
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Instead of reasonable student to teacher ratios? Terrible. #onpoli https://t.co/3ELUKZQpgg
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Congratulations to the @CFLPA and all players on the new agreement! #canlab #solidarity #union https://t.co/XEZ0rKcsup
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Our National Women’s Committee meeting today and tomorrow - plotting the revolution, no doubt! #womenofsteel #canfem #canlab https://t.co/UKR5unsura
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