District 3 Director
Stephen Hunt
United Steelworkers Responds to B.C. Government Forest Worker Announcement
The USW is calling for the B.C. government to restore the bond between our public forest resources and employment opportunities and benefits for British Columbians.
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Health Care Worker Spotlight: Misty Lafond finds voice in union as an organizer
Misty Lafond first became involved with the union four years ago, in 2015, when the previous unit chair asked her to attend her first shop steward training.
Trudeau’s Broken Promises to Indigenous Canadians Theme of Steelworkers New Election Ads
Liberal broken promises particularly impactful in Indigenous communities – many Steelworkers are members of these communities and work in these areas.
Another Devastating Sawmill Closure Reinforces Urgent Need for Changes to B.C. Forestry Policy: Steelworkers
The announcement of the closure of Hammond Cedar in Maple Ridge is the latest in a series of devastating sawmill closures in British Columbia that requires immediate and robust changes to forestry policy, says the United Steelworkers (USW) union.
Following Labour Day Protest of Trudeau, Steelworkers Launch Election Ads
This week the USW starts running ads reminding everyday Canadians that the Liberal government has broken its promises and failed to make life affordable.
Think Carefully About Your Vote!
As we move closer to the federal election in October, it is increasingly important that we, as union retirees think critically about how we use our vote.
700 Workers Have Voted to Join the United Steelworkers
The United Steelworkers welcome 700 new members after several successful organizing victories in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
Trump's 'Buy America' Rules Are Harmful to Canada, But Could Have Been Avoided
Donald Trump signed the executive order requiring that 75% of the value of components must be sourced in the U.S., an increase from 50%.
United Steelworkers Welcomes ‘Hot Edict’ of Western Forest Products
All affiliated unions of the BC Federation of Labour will no longer handle any of WFP’s wood products.
Health Care Workers Council Spotlight: Ray White, District 3 Coordinator
Ray White, president of Local 1-207 in Alberta, Canada, took his first union course in 1992. He knew right away he wanted to play a role in the fight for workers’ rights and has been an activist ever since.
Upcoming Events
United Steelworkers Election School - Winnipeg
These 1-week schools are great opportunities to learn about politics, build a network of engaged Steelworkers and do lots of work to help an NDP campaign. Note – Date and location subject to change.
United Steelworkers Election School – Burnaby
These 1-week schools are great opportunities to learn about politics, build a network of engaged Steelworkers and do lots of work to help an NDP campaign. Note – Date and location subject to change.
District 3 Summer School
District 3 will be holding the weeklong Summer School at the Trickle Creek Lodge & Kimberly Alpine Resort on June 9 -14, 2019, including courses on Advance Grievance Handling, Leading Bargaining, and Occupational Health and Safety.