District 5 Director
Alain Croteau
No USMCA Ratification Unless Tariffs, Quotas Rejected Outright: Steelworkers
United Steelworkers leaders visit Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, demand firm stand from federal government.
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Steelworkers Submit Counter-Proposal in 14-Month ABI Lockout
Union proposal comes 10 days after locked-out workers rejected concession-laden company offer by 82% majority.
Government Fails to Deliver on Universal Pharmacare, Retiree Bankruptcy Protection and More
The Liberal government’s budget has failed Canadians by not committing to a single-payer pharmacare plan that is universal, public, accessible, comprehensive and portable as they promised, says USW National Director Ken Neumann.
Steelworkers, Bedrock Reach Agreement on Pointe-Noire Pellet Plant
Workers will vote on proposed collective agreement once Pointe-Noire pellet plant is back in operation.
Locked-Out ABI Workers Reject Unilateral Offer, Demand Negotiated Settlement
“ABI has refused to negotiate, it has refused to accept third-party arbitration. It just wanted to impose its will.”
USW Works to Safeguard Canadian Steel Jobs
USW is part of a coordinated industry effort to preserve good Canadian jobs in the steel sector, calling on the federal government to keep current steel industry safeguards in place.
Locked-Out ABI Workers to Vote Monday on Company Offer
“It essentially reflects our previous report to members on the employer’s positions on the issues.”
Locked-Out Workers Ask Quebec Premier: What Are You Doing, Mr. Legault?
“We are asking the Premier to take action to back up the statements he made during the election campaign.”
United Steelworkers Seek Mandate for Arbitration
“We’re going to ask our members for a mandate to request arbitration for the dispute," said Local 9700 President Clément Masse.
Trade Tribunal Agrees with Steelworkers on Foreign Dumping Case
On top of baseless U.S. tariffs, Canada’s steel industry is being harmed by foreign dumping of steel pipe.