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USW International and National Women's Conference
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The 2018 USW International Women's Conference kicked off in Toronto today. #USW International VP Carol Landry got things going with a strong message to Women of Steel from the U.S. and Canada: We are all being called to action here. This is not a sit-down
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More than 1,200 Women of Steel Answer the Call
The 2018 USW Women of Steel (WOS) Conference in Toronto, Ontario, was called to order on Monday, October 15.
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United Steelworkers Endorse Mike Hurley for Burnaby Mayor
The United Steelworkers is proud to announce its support for Mike Hurley and is encouraging all working people in Burnaby to support him as the next Mayor of the city in October 20th election
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USW International and National Women's Conference Keynote Video | Vidéo principale de la conférence internationale et nationale des Métallos sur la condition féminine. #AnsweringTheCall #UnAppelALaction...
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Women of Steel - Answering the Call | Femmes d'acier - Un appel à l'action
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The USMCA’s Fatal Flaw: ‘National-Security’ Tariffs
Canada's concessions allow Donald Trump and future U.S. presidents to continue to impose baseless 'national-security' tariffs on key Canadian exports.
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United Steelworkers Endorse Mike Hurley for Burnaby Mayor
The United Steelworkers is proud to announce its support for Mike Hurley and is encouraging all working people in Burnaby to support him as the next Mayor of the city in October 20th election
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More than 1,200 Women of Steel Answer the Call
The 2018 USW Women of Steel (WOS) Conference in Toronto, Ontario, was called to order on Monday, October 15.
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The USMCA’s Fatal Flaw: ‘National-Security’ Tariffs
Canada's concessions allow Donald Trump and future U.S. presidents to continue to impose baseless 'national-security' tariffs on key Canadian exports.
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Petition calls for national ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBT youth
Thousands push government to ban 'seriously harmful' practice that tries to persuade people to go straight
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Introducing USW District 6's Trans Liaison
USW District 6, in conjunction with the USW District 6 Human Rights Committee are proud to introduce our first District 6 Transgender liaison. Reach out to Mayson if you are a Steelworker looking for support or information on transgender issues.
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Historic Labour Victory
The relentless activism of Steelworkers led to landmark legislation banning two-tier pension and benefit plans in Quebec.
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Battle to Defend Steel and Aluminum Continues
For years, Steelworkers on both sides of the U.S. border have decried and battled the harmful and unfair dumping of steel and aluminum by countries, including China, South Korea and Turkey.
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USW Cares: Grandfather and Granddaughter Duo Fighting Cancer Together
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A New World of Possibilities for Workers: Napoleon Gomez Becomes A Senator in Mexico
Leo Gerard honours labour hero – Los Mineros leader Napoleon Gomez – on his swearing in as a Senator of the Mexican Republic.
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Woman Trade Unionist Succeeds in Male-Dominated Profession
Read how Charlene Clarke from local 13173 in Ontario, Canada got active in her local of almost 200 members.
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Trump Tariffs Could Tip Canada into Recession, Trade Committee Told
"If you don't poke the bear, he's going to eat your lunch," USW National Director Ken Neumann told the House of Commons committee on international trade.
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Sign the Petition for Domestic Worker Rights
Please join Quebec Steelworkers in supporting the domestic workers’ rights campaign. Sign the parliamentary petition asking Canada to ratify the ILO Convention on Domestic Workers.
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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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Solidarity in Action
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The 2018 USW International Women's Conference kicked off in Toronto today. #USW International VP Carol Landry got things going with a strong message to Women of Steel from the U.S. and Canada: We are all being called to action here. This is not a sit-down
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USW International and National Women's Conference Keynote Video | Vidéo principale de la conférence internationale et nationale des Métallos sur la condition féminine. #AnsweringTheCall #UnAppelALaction...
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Action alert: Join Steelworkers and other unions for a rally to protect Ontario Labour Rights on Monday, October 15th at 12:30 pm, outside of the Ministry of Labour office in Toronto. #USW International VP Carol Landry will be speaking and will be accompa
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The Canadian government's justification that the steel and aluminum tariffs remain in place is arguing that they are a separate discussion from the #USMCA negotiations. However, this is not true. The USMCA validates and makes several accommodations on U.S
Canada's concessions allow Donald Trump and future U.S. presidents to continue to impose baseless 'national-security' tariffs on key Canadian exports.
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We've just released agendas for our Real Talk on Jobs & Just Transitions Reception and our 3rd Annual Just Transition & Good Jobs for #Alberta Conference in Edmonton Oct 22-23. Registration is still open at: BlueGreenCanada.ca/Alberta2018 #BlueGreenAB18
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Happy Thanksgiving, Steelworkers! Share ⤵️ what you are thankful for this year ....
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Alberta just raised the minimum wage to $15 an hour. In just under 13 weeks, Ontario is scheduled to follow suit. But Doug Ford has threatened to take away the minimum wage increase, along with the new decent work laws that labour and the community won to
Workers could lose these rights under the new government unless we fight for them! Be part of saying "Hands off workers' rights!"- Sign up for the OFL newsletter- Share this quiz with your community- Get posters for your workplace- Email your MPP- Join 15andfairness.org to fight for decent work for....
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The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is contributing $10,000 to survivors of the recent tsunami in Indonesia, that's killed over 1,300 people. The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is a registered charitable organization that promotes respect for human rights and con
“This catastrophe left nearly 200,000 people in urgent need of assistance, about a quarter of them children. We felt compelled to demonstrate the Steelworkers' solidarity in the face of a catastrophe of such magnitude."
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On October 4 we remember the many hundreds of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across this country. We especially remember the Steelworker sisters who have been taken from us, and we remember the Steelworker families who are grieving. Full
On October 4 we remember the many hundreds of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across this country.
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In June, Donald Trump said that if we come to a trade agreement, that the steel and aluminum tariffs will disappear. But the tariffs are still there. “We’ve had the Prime Minister tour many of our facilities throughout the country, aluminum and steel, a
From CTV News Channel: United Steelworkers Union National Director Ken Neumann says it's an 'embarrassment' that U.S. steel tariffs remain.
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#SpreadTheWord The new NAFTA deal is a sell-out for Canadian steel, aluminium workers. Read more about it here: http://usw.to/trumpsdeal...
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The USW District 3 Conference is taking place October 29-November 1, 2018 in Kamloops, BC. There is an aggressive, working agenda, including plenary sessions, training workshops and meetings of the Women of Steel, Aboriginal Working Group, Wood Council, N
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RT @207Usw: Talking about the great things District 3 WOS are doing in their Locals and their communities, Including the first Locals in No…
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RT @ACTRAToronto: It was a tremendous honour to have our President @TTovatweet speak at the @SteelworkersCA @steelworkers Women in Steel c…
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RT @fairwagesnow: Thanks to the @SteelworkersCA who were out today to send a strong message to @fordnation & @LaurieScottPC: hands off $15…
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RT @DeenaLadd: Do the right thing Premier Ford! @SteelworkersCA Hands off our rights! #15ANDFAIRNESS Women of Steel in the house! https://t…
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Our Steelworker brother and Sudbury MPP @jamiewestndp speaking truth to power #canlab #onpoli https://t.co/KViVtWMcky
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#USW Int’l VP Carol Landry now up. Doug Ford, hands off our labour rights! #canlab #onpoli #FightFor15 https://t.co/dE7ZCWhLGL
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RT @fairwagesnow: MOOD: We’re joining @SteelworkersCA and @torontolabour at a rally outside #OnPoli Ministry of #OnLab RIGHT NOW, one of th…
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Steelworkers now outside of the Ministry of Labour. Doug Ford, listen to the people - hands off our labour laws! https://t.co/i1AEheVj6v
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Doug Ford, Laurie Scott, you aren’t ready for the Women of Steel coming at you! Hands off our labour laws! #canlab #onpoli #AnsweringTheCall https://t.co/X7U9eoOhJx
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WATCH: The 2018 #USW International Women's Conference Keynote Video featuring 3 Women of Steel who are #AnsweringTheCall. Full video at: https://t.co/QpOr49UrH2 #canlab #1u https://t.co/Eqh69FDhbb
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Awesome people do awesome things awesomely. And we are Women of Steel - that is a great combo. So, let's step up and continue #AnsweringTheCall. #canlab #1u /end
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Take action to end the wage gap. Take action to fight for safe & affordable childcare. Take action to fight for paid family leave. For affordable education. Take action to tell politicians to leave our bodies the hell alone.
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