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In a historic decision, the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board (LRB) has ruled workers in the province can now join a union by signing an electronic union membership card.
Ten years ago, on January 20, 2012, two workers went to work at the Babine Forest Products sawmill near Burns Lake, B.C., and didn’t return home to their families. Twenty other workers were seriously injured.
The United Steelworkers union (USW) has filed an application with the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) on behalf of Starbucks workers at the Chinook Centre in Calgary.
The USW pays tribute to the memory and solidarity of Alexa McDonough, who, as leader of the federal New Democratic Party (1995-2003), was instrumental in the unanimous passing of the Westray Bill.
ADT Security by TELUS call-centre workers in Calgary have voted to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union.
"As I reflect on my pending retirement as USW National Director, I am more proud than ever of our collective efforts to advance workers’ rights and build a better society." – Ken Neumann
Unions are holding pension fund and money managers accountable. Workers’ capital must not undermine workers’ rights around the globe.
Calling Canadian Tire! Members of the USW union petition CEO Greg Hicks to pay living wages to Bangladeshi garment workers in CTC's supply chain.
United Steelworkers and CFL players announce support for Hamilton minor football during Grey Cup week.
Each year on December 10th, the United Steelworkers observe Human Rights Day. The recognition of human rights is at the core of Steelworker values and activism.
District 3 Director
Stephen Hunt