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2019 International Next Generation Conference
USW District 6 is Seeking Applications for Casual Organizers
If you are interested in helping other workers exercise their collective rights and grow our union, this may be an opportunity for you.
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Winnipeg General Strike Musical Heads to Major Theatres
Stand! a musical about the Winnipeg General Strike premiered during the Toronto International Film Festival this past fall, and has now returned for a wider release starting November 29 in select Canadian cities.
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SOAR International Executive Board Goes to Washington!
Four Canadian SOAR Board members joined with SOAR delegates to the Rapid Response conference in Washington, DC to lobby US House Representatives and Senators
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Nancy Pelosi address about USW's Leo Gerard / Allocution de Nancy Pelosi au sujet de Leo Gerard
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USW District 6 is Seeking Applications for Casual Organizers
If you are interested in helping other workers exercise their collective rights and grow our union, this may be an opportunity for you.
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Winnipeg General Strike Musical Heads to Major Theatres
Stand! a musical about the Winnipeg General Strike premiered during the Toronto International Film Festival this past fall, and has now returned for a wider release starting November 29 in select Canadian cities.
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SOAR International Executive Board Goes to Washington!
Four Canadian SOAR Board members joined with SOAR delegates to the Rapid Response conference in Washington, DC to lobby US House Representatives and Senators
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Canadian Labour Legend Leo Gerard on the Past, Present and Future of Unions
USW International President emeritus Leo W. Gerard spoke with the CBC's Michael Enright about his life in the labour movement and the future of unions in an age of globalized trade, a collapsing manufacturing sector and precarious employment.
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News@6 Winter 2019
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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Honouring One of Our Own this Remembrance Day
This Remembrance Day, we would like to honour one of our own that has done outstanding work for our veterans in Canada: Scott Casey, from USW Local 7619.
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Carol Landry: Trailblazing Woman of Steel
Landry’s leadership skills and history of achievement inspired Steelworkers at all levels of the union, particularly women and Next Generation members.
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Leo Gerard: An Extraordinary Legacy
The lessons of those formative years led Gerard into an extraordinary, five-decade career of labour activism, including 18 years as United Steelworkers International President.
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Elections Matter – Thank You for Engaging
We are proud of our Steelworkers union members who were actively involved in this election and will continue to encourage political engagement to bring working people’s viewpoints to the discussion.
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Steelworkers Vote Fuels NDP Momentum
USW members have been volunteering in ridings across the country, knocking on doors and talking to our members about the NDP policies that will make a difference for workers and the candidates who are on our side.
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Election 2019 Voting Guide
Steelworkers make a difference when we vote! Visit the Steelworkers Vote Election 2019 website for Steelworkers Vote election materials to share with members, links to connect to your local NDP campaign, Elections Canada information and more.
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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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Nancy Pelosi address about USW's Leo Gerard / Allocution de Nancy Pelosi au sujet de Leo Gerard
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Thank you, Carol Landry / Merci Carol Landry
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Thank you, Leo W. Gerard / Merci Leo W. Gerard
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What you leave behind | L’héritage que vous laissez
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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
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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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Thank you to the Cowichan Valley community, who are stepping up to help #USW 1-1937 Steelworkers & their families for the holiday season. Doug Irving, a former Steelworker himself, began the initiative & soon others joined to pitch in. Read full story: https://t.co/nNSKChbPwq.
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RT @EndViolenceBC: We are very grateful for our #BeMoreThanABystander family - to the organizations, colleagues, allies who have partnered…
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We ❤️ @jamiewestndp! Here talking about the training he received as a #Steelworker to become a strong leader. “My world changed when I became a Steelworker. #usw #onpoli https://t.co/ozgJB4kS8C
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@uswdistrict6 Director @MartyWarren99 talks about the importance of mentoring & the #NextGen program in developing new leaders in the union, including promoting stronger diversity. #canlab #usw https://t.co/Cr0mWWk0xN
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Today, we remember the women murdered at Montreal’s École Polytechnique 30 years ago, and all women lost to gender-based violence. We mourn and we organize to take action to end this violence. #USW National Director @KenUSW #December6 statement: https://t.co/LfR7kirQMv #canlab https://t.co/X15uPhnMKr
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@USW_District_3 Director Steve Hunt says the right to refuse unsafe work has to the strengthened so that workers aren’t afraid to exercise their rights! #canlab #healthandsafety https://t.co/Di3qI1i6LK
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RT @uswdistrict6: Hyperbole doesn’t help kids or educators - sustained investment and respect for public education does. We support @osstf…
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RT @CFLPA: This 2019 #CFLPA #KidsCamp station might have been the most fun to watch thanks to @J_Wall30 & Antoine Pruneau! Thank you @…
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RT @BC_LHC: Art for the people, maternity benefits, tragedy on the GNR, touring the working waterfront. Our newsletter is produced monthly…
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RT @workersuniting: Great campaign material from @industriAll_EU (working with @unitetheunion ) on the importance of collective bargain…
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We’re proud of you! Thank you for standing up for Canadian workers! #canlab #ndp #CDNpoli https://t.co/NIAKGAL4Oo
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RT @uswlunny: Proud to see @USW_District_3's Brian Harder recognized with @FVLabourCouncil "Brian Harder Labour Leadership Award" #LabourUn…
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