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USW members in Canada condemn anti-Black racism and the racist violence that has occurred on both sides of the border. We are committed to fighting against anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism and violence and racism in all of its forms.
As a union dedicated to social justice, the USW supports equity-seeking groups in our union, our workplaces and in society. In June, Steelworkers join with LGBTQ2SIA+ communities across the world to celebrate Pride Month.
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Physical distancing and stay-at-home measures make that tough, but the USW Family and Community Education Fund can help. Come up with a project to help members, families and communities connect virtually! The next application deadline is September 25.
Ontario Director Marty Warren has written to Mayor John Tory, Ward 19 City Councillor Brad Bradford and the Toronto Police Services Board in response to a racist attack that happened to USW Local 1998 member Mark Austin and his partner Candace Zinkweg.
Our union was founded in 1942 with a sacred principle that still guides us today: all are welcome. With that being said, we wanted to remind everyone of our official USW comment policy for our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube pages.
In May, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund has contributed close to $38,000 to five organizations to address the emergency needs of workers and communities to help overcome some of the most-pressing challenges of the COVID-19 around the world.
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has been extended from 16 to 24 weeks.
“These landmark agreements, once ratified, will bring increased certainty for approximately 650 of our union members on Vancouver Island.”
The latest in a long line of court rulings strikes down another ‘draconian’ violation of collective bargaining rights guaranteed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
This June edition focusses on the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity (BCWS).
USW District 6 Director Marty Warren has written an open letter to Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, urging the Ontario government pay security guards the $4 per hour frontline worker pandemic wage top-up.
Let’s mark June 21, National Indigenous People’s Day, by committing to keep issues of key concern to Indigenous peoples at the top of Canada’s political agenda during and after the pandemic.
Ontario Director Marty Warren has written to Mayor John Tory, Ward 19 City Councillor Brad Bradford and the Toronto Police Services Board in response to a racist attack that happened to USW Local 1998 member Mark Austin and his partner Candace Zinkweg.
Our union was founded in 1942 with a sacred principle that still guides us today: all are welcome. With that being said, we wanted to remind everyone of our official USW comment policy for our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube pages.
In May, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund has contributed close to $38,000 to five organizations to address the emergency needs of workers and communities to help overcome some of the most-pressing challenges of the COVID-19 around the world.
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has been extended from 16 to 24 weeks.
“These landmark agreements, once ratified, will bring increased certainty for approximately 650 of our union members on Vancouver Island.”
The latest in a long line of court rulings strikes down another ‘draconian’ violation of collective bargaining rights guaranteed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
This June edition focusses on the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity (BCWS).
USW District 6 Director Marty Warren has written an open letter to Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, urging the Ontario government pay security guards the $4 per hour frontline worker pandemic wage top-up.
Help save early learning and child care. Sign on to support Canada’s three national child care organizations that have developed a plan to sustain early learning and child care through the pandemic.
USW National Director Ken Neumann appears on Sauga 960 AM radio to advocate for critical issues for workers and all Canadians during the pandemic.
