The Westray Mine Song
Ronnie McEwan's tribute song to the 26 miners who perished May 9th, 1992 in the Westray Mine disaster.
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Hell's History by Tom Sandborn
An in-depth publication on the USW's fight to prevent workplace deaths and injuries from the 1992 Westray mine disaster through 2016.
April 28th, National Day of Mourning
Every year on April 28th, the National Day of Mourning, your local unions in regions across Canada honour and remember all workers who have been killed or critically injured while on the job, including workers who have died from an occupational disease.
Stop the Killing, Enforce the Law
More than 1,000 workers each year are killed at work, but police and prosecutors are not utilizing the Westray amendments that hold corporations, their directors and executives criminally accountable for the health and safety of workers.
Emergency Response Team (ERT)
The union's Emergency Response Team (ERT) relies on notification from our local unions as quickly as possible following a fatality or catastrophic incident.
New Worker Awareness Program
The United Steelworkers is the health and safety union. Many workplace injuries and illnesses happen because a worker is new to a job and unaware of the hazards.
Provincial and National Ministers Contact Information
Contact information of the Provincial and National Ministers of Labour and Environment
David Ellis Scholarship
The Steelworker David Ellis Scholarship is a health and safety scholarship award available to sons, daughters or grandchildren of any Steelworker member.
Health, Safety & the Environment | News »
Long-Term Care Workers to Protest Cuts at Maxville Manor
PSW hours cut as long-term care is in crisis and vulnerable residents are at risk due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Basic Training Would Have Saved a Life
Quebec health and safety agency’s report into workplace fatality indicates employer failed in its duty to train workers.
Our Unvalued Heroes: Care Workers Confront Heartbreak, Death and PTSD
“From the beginning, we knew we were at risk. We knew an outbreak was coming, it was just a matter of time.”
Study Released by Ontario WSIB Must Be Applied to Compensation Across Canada, Say Steelworkers
“The study means compensation claims that were rejected will be reviewed, hopefully resulting in justice for survivors and families.” - Marty Warren