MONTREAL – United Steelworkers (USW) International President Roxanne Brown today called on U.S. and Canadian trade representatives to return to the table to hammer out an agreement that prioritizes working families. At a press event attended by USW leaders from both Canada and the United States, she said that in this trade dispute, as in […]
On the 40th anniversary of the incorporation of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (1986-2026), we look back on our accomplishments and turn to our international partners to reflect on our legacy so far and our shared hopes for the future.
We are a part of a growing movement of Starbucks workers across Canada who are organizing with the United Steelworkers union (USW) to create fairer, safer, and more equitable workplaces.
In October, 45 Steelworkers from across Western Canada gathered in Langley, B.C., for the first USW Racial Justice Summit, organized by the USW National Anti-Racism Committee. This initiative is part of the committee’s ongoing work to promote racial justice education among Steelworkers members. Over two days, participants took part in classroom learning, small group exercises […]
First published on globeandmail.com on October 22, 2026 By Marty Warren, Special to the Globe and Mail Marty Warren, the Canadian national director of the United Steelworkers union. As I write, more workers at Hamilton’s Stelco steel mill are being laid off. In all, the plant’s U.S. owner, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., will cut up to 500 jobs. This, […]
Union representing laid-off workers makes no apology for helping enforce Canadian law TORONTO – The American CEO of the company that owns the Stelco steel mills laying off Canadian workers accused the United Steelworkers union (USW) of “colluding” with the federal government. “Damn right we’re colluding with Ottawa,” said USW national director Marty Warren. “Like […]
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