District 3 Director
Stephen Hunt
Employment Insurance Changes Welcome, but Must Be Made Permanent – Steelworkers
“Workers and their communities must not be held hostage to laws that, instead of assisting them in tough times, punish them for doing an honest day’s work.”
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Provides $72,000 to Support Populations Affected by COVID-19
“Everyone does not fare the same through COVID-19. We are supporting initiatives to address longer-term effects on the most marginalized.”
USW Wood Council Locals in B.C. Received the "Old Growth Strategic Review" Report But Caution BC Jobs Must Not Only Be Protected, They Need to Be Grown
The USW Wood Council of B.C. received the Old Growth Strategic Review. It’s concerning that the old growth report is largely silent on the issues raised by workers, industry and communities and completely silent on possible socio-economic impacts.
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USW Endorses Motion 46 Guaranteed Livable Basic Income
"Motion 46 addresses a way forward in strengthening our social safety net for all." - Ken Neumann
Steelworkers Union Urges Federal Strategy for Stronger, Greener Canadian Aluminum Sector
“Investing in the future will protect jobs today and for decades to come and will strengthen the Canadian economy.”
Labour Day 2020: the Pandemic Reminds us of the Importance of our Movement
On Labour Day, I am reflecting on the meaning of solidarity and how it is the foundation of our movement. This pandemic has been a profound reminder of the importance of solidarity, for the trade union movement and progressive movements more generally.
This Labour Day, Don’t Just Thank A Union – Join A Union
Like everything else in our world right now this Labour Day is different. A global pandemic has made very real how connected people are. At the same time across North America, the struggle against racism and inequality has become a rallying point.
David Ellis Scholarships Awarded to Five District 3 Recipients
The David Ellis Scholarship is a health and safety scholarship award available to children and grandchildren of any Steelworker member. USW District 3 has awarded five scholarships for 2020. Congratulations to all of the recipients.
Black Cat’s "Cruel" Lockout Ends
A cruel 10-week lockout of its workforce by Black Cat Wear Parts in Selkirk, Man., has ended. The 60 members of United Steelworkers Local 9074-12 were shut out of the plant on June 19. On August 27, 2020, the membership voted to accept the latest offer.