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United Steelworkers' 54th National Policy Conference
District 5 Conference
Since becoming Premier in 2015, Rachel Notley and her team of NDP MLAs have made tremendous positive change for all working people. After decades of right-wing, anti-worker governments, Alberta is making progress with a government that is on our side. R
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What Rachel Notley has done for Steelworkers?
Premier Notley has never forgotten who she is working for. After decades of right-wing, anti-worker governments, Alberta is making progress with a government that is on our side.
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The #USW send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of a Steelworker, who died in a workplace fatality at Teck’s Elkview Mine in Sparwood, B.C. Our Emergency Response Team are in the area for support to will be making every effort
Statement of condolences and support for USW member's family and co-workers following workplace fatality at B.C. mine.
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Recalling the Horror Part of Making Improvements
Twenty-six years after telling his story of post-traumatic stress on every anniversary of the disaster, Vern Theriault has written it all down in “Westray, My Journey from Darkness to Light”.
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Concession Bargaining
From NAFTA to TPP to CETA, Liberals’ trade deals make things worse for Canadians.
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USW District 3 Conference - Speaker's Corner
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What Rachel Notley has done for Steelworkers?
Premier Notley has never forgotten who she is working for. After decades of right-wing, anti-worker governments, Alberta is making progress with a government that is on our side.
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Recalling the Horror Part of Making Improvements
Twenty-six years after telling his story of post-traumatic stress on every anniversary of the disaster, Vern Theriault has written it all down in “Westray, My Journey from Darkness to Light”.
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Concession Bargaining
From NAFTA to TPP to CETA, Liberals’ trade deals make things worse for Canadians.
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USW Cares: USW Local 1998 Women of Steel Holiday Drive
USW Local 1998's Women of Steel holiday drive.
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USW Cares: Baskets of Solidarity
Read about USW Local 8782's special #USWCares initiative.
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Support Bécancour Steelworkers Locked Out by ABI
Show your solidarity with a donation to the locked-out workers of Local 9700 in Bécancour.
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Remove Steel Tariffs Before Signing New Trade Deal: Mark Rowlinson on Power & Politics
The USW says Canada should not sign the USMCA until the U.S. has removed tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.
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B.C. Labour Code Recommendations a Good First Step: Steelworkers
Greater reforms are needed to modernize labour relations and ensure workers share in B.C.'s prosperity, union says.
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I Am With You, Sisters!
“I have had the privilege to be here over the last several days and hear the women of our great union – on both sides of the border – set out your plans and your ideas for how you will continue the struggle for women’s equality."
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The Women Speak
We’re the women of the union in the forefront of the fight, we fight for women’s issues; we fight for women’s rights. We’re prepared to fight for freedom; we’re prepared to stand our ground, women make the union strong!
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Answering the Call to Action Through Global Solidarity
Tapping the Power of Authenticity: delegates to the International Women of Steel Conference were inspired by the experiences of women activists and union leaders from around the world.
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USW President Gerard Calls for Movement, Not Musing at WOS Conference
USW International President Leo Gerard took the mic for the keynote speech on the second morning of the International Women of Steel Conference .
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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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Stronger Together (French Subtitles)
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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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Since becoming Premier in 2015, Rachel Notley and her team of NDP MLAs have made tremendous positive change for all working people. After decades of right-wing, anti-worker governments, Alberta is making progress with a government that is on our side. R
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The #USW send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of a Steelworker, who died in a workplace fatality at Teck’s Elkview Mine in Sparwood, B.C. Our Emergency Response Team are in the area for support to will be making every effort
Statement of condolences and support for USW member's family and co-workers following workplace fatality at B.C. mine.
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In Vern Theriault's book, “Westray, My Journey from Darkness to Light,” he recalls the lead-up to and the aftermath of an event that forever changed and the way the law is expected to treat workplace fatalities. Read about Vern's valuable contributions to
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The Liberals agreed to a new NAFTA deal even though the Trump administration maintained illegal tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum that have threatened thousands of Canadian jobs. Between the #USMCA, #TPP and #CETA, the Canadian government has only si
From NAFTA to TPP to CETA, Liberals’ trade deals make things worse for Canadians.
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Call out for USW Local 1944's Women of Steel fundraiser in support of local organizations in Coquitlam, B.C. More info at: usw.to/2rk #USWCares #canlab...
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The latest issue of USW@Work has exclusives on our take on trade deals, the #USW's real, unwavering commitment to global solidarity, Napoleon Gomez's return to Mexico, and reports from all three of our Canadian districts. Download and read at: usw.to/2r
This issue features articles on trade failures, Napoleon Gomez's triumphant return to Mexico, recalling Westray, Bécancour standing strong, first-ever trans liaison, bargaining successes and more.
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From the 1.2 million active and retired members of the United Steelworkers, thank you for your service, your sacrifice and dedication. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #USWUnity #canlab...
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Thank you to Steelworkers who made the trip to Ottawa to lobby for Scott Duvall's Bill 384 to #EndPensionTheft. Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed! Of course, thank you to Scott for taking the lead in drafting and presenting this bill and travelling co
The United Steelworkers - Syndicat des Métallos did a great job lobbying on Parliament Hill to put an end to pension theft. Thank you Brothers & Sisters for your unwavering commitment to improve the lives of working people across this country. Once a Steelworker, always a Steelworker!
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USW Local 1-405 out supporting CUPW STTP members on strike in Cranbrook. We support their fight for better wages and improving their health and safety on the job. Solidarity! #USWWorks #canlab #cdnpoli...
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#Kamloops Steelworkers continuing to give back to their community #USWCares...
USW members donate a pallet of feminine hygiene products to the Kamloops and district food bank. We also presented $5,000.00 that was raised from the USW Drive for Hunger annual golf tournament. Proud to give back to our communities!!!
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The Steelworkers Humanity Fund asked our partner, the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity, to help us learn about the lives, struggles, current challenges and hopes of women working in Bangladesh’s garment factories. The result of this project: a phot
A photo booklet providing a unique glimpse into the reality of Bangladeshi garment workers
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Photos from the final day of the USW District 3 Conference: usw.to/2ra #D32018 #canlab...
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Since becoming Premier in 2015, @RachelNotley has made tremendous positive change for all working people in Alberta & leads a gov't that is on our side. Read about some of the @albertaNDP govt's accomplishments for working people: https://t.co/u5LNZRdodZ #canlab #abpoli
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RT @uswlocal2010: Curtis Gonyou – Kingston and District Labour Council Rising Star Activist of the Year Award. Local 2010 is very proud to…
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RT @USW_District_3: We're proud to be a part of the #BeMoreThanABystander campaign with @EndViolenceBC @Women_Canada @CFL. Learn more at:…
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RT @uswdistrict6: .@USWHamilton helped kick off the official start of the holidays at the #HamOnt Santa Claus Parade! #USWUnity #canlab htt…
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RT @USW_District_3: The #USW send our deepest condolences to the family, friends & co-workers of a Steelworker, who died in a workplace fat…
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RT @AboveGroundNGO: Communities negatively impacted by #cdnmining around the world have been waiting 10 months since the government announc…
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Read about Vern Theriault - a #Westray miner's valuable contributions to getting Criminal Code amendments intended to hold companies criminally accountable for workplace death and injury to enforcing these laws: https://t.co/DdZHomkrgA #USWWorks #canlab #cdnpoli #StopTheKilling https://t.co/8Nt8yowvbz
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RT @CROSH_CRSST: We also want to send a special thank you to the generous sponsors of this year's @CROSH_CRSST student scholarships! @ontar…
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RT @IvanaUSW: #MoreThanABystander so proud of myUnion @SteelworkersCA for being part of this program to end gender based violence #USWCares…
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RT @ArmieReady: A Solidarity visit of Ravi Kahlon@KahlonRav MLA North Delta in our local 2009 @USW_District_3 @SteelworkersCA #bcpoli http…
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Between the #USMCA, #TPP & #CETA, the Canadian gov't has only signed on to corporate trade agreements that erodes Canada’s manufacturing base, kill good jobs, drive down wages, increase inequality & worsen environmental challenges. More: https://t.co/FYpyEbhD0h #canlab #cdnpoli
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Between the #USMCA, #TPP & #CETA, the Canadian gov't has only signed on to corporate trade agreements that erodes Canada’s manufacturing base, kill good jobs, drive down wages, increase inequality & worsen environmental challenges. More: https://t.co/yvWZhZEVjk #canlab #cdnpoli
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