USW Bargaining Guide for Advancing Aboriginal Rights
This guide contains examples of contract language from USW and other collective agreements which aim to advance the rights of Aboriginal workers and their communities.
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The Blanket Exercise: Our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada
The Blanket Exercise builds awareness and understanding of our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
USW and the Truth & Reconciliation Commission
The United Steelworkers supports and endorses the report and recommendations of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
2017 Calendar of Religious and Special Days
Use this calendar to recognize holidays of many faiths.
United Steelworkers Statement of Principles on Aboriginal Issues
USW is expanding outreach to members who are First Nations, Inuit and Métis and expanding action on issues of importance to Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Delegates at the 2016 USW NPC adopted this Statement of Principles to guide our union’s work.
2016 Calendar of Religious and Special Days
Use this calendar to recognize special holidays of many faiths.
Steelworkers Anti-Harassment Policy (The Yellow Sheet)
Steelworkers will not tolerate nor condone behaviour that is likely to undermine the dignity or self-esteem of an individual, or which creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Draft Letter for Accommodation
Draft Language for Letter of Understanding re: Accommodation Policy and Procedure (based on OHRC, but can be changed for other jurisdictions)
Steelworkers Guide to Preventing and Dealing with Harassment
We can’t make people like each other. But in the workplace, we can make sure no one is treated differently because of their racial or ethnic origin, or because of gender, ability or sexual orientation.
Pride at Work: Creating a Positive Space for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People
Proud to represent gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender workers, Steelworkers are actively working for equality in the workplace, at the bargaining table and in our communities.
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Letter to the Prime Minister about the National Inquiry
Ken Neumann is deeply concerned that the Canadian government is not providing adequate support to the national inquiry and to the families of the missing and murdered.
Marty Warren statement on the occasion of June 21, National Aboriginal Day
Aboriginal people want the same kinds of things all Canadians want: a decent life for their families, respect, fair treatment, peace, safety. There’s a lot that binds us together across ancestries and cultures.
Ken Neumann’s statement on the occasion of June 21, National Aboriginal Day
On National Aboriginal Day 2017, we are less than a month away from our second National Workshop for Aboriginal Steelworkers.
Ken Neumann Statement for Pride Month 2017
In June this year, Steelworkers from all across Canada join with LGBT communities to celebrate Pride Month. As a union dedicated to social justice, we have always supported equality seeking groups in our union, our workplaces, and, in society.