District 5 Director
Alain Croteau
Historic Labour Victory
The relentless activism of Steelworkers led to landmark legislation banning two-tier pension and benefit plans in Quebec.
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Locked-Out ABI Employees to Demonstrate at Leaders’ Debate
Aluminum workers want Quebec party leaders’ commitment to help resolve the labour dispute with Alcoa, Rio Tinto.
Alcoa, Steelworkers Discuss ABI Lockout
“The union remains ready and willing to negotiate in good faith whenever the special mediator summons the parties back to the bargaining table.” - Alain Croteau
Investors Cautioned on Alcoa-Related ‘Controversies’
Aluminum giant receives unenviable mention in report targeted at international investors.
USW Welcomes the Return of Napoleón Gómez to Mexico
USW welcomes the return to Mexico of Napoleón Gómez Urrutia, the President and General Secretary of Los Mineros after more than 12 years of exile.
A New World of Possibilities for Workers: Napoleon Gomez Becomes A Senator in Mexico
Leo Gerard honours labour hero – Los Mineros leader Napoleon Gomez – on his swearing in as a Senator of the Mexican Republic.
Federal Steel Measures a Needed Step: Steelworkers
The USW welcomes the federal government's announcement that it is commencing consultations on the steel safeguards and protection measures our union has been requesting for months,
Everyone Loses from Alcoa’s Lockout at ABI Smelter
Each month of the lockout is depriving Alco and Rio Tinto – co-owners of the ABI smelter – CAN$85 million in revenues (US$66 million) and CAN$26 million (US$20 million) in profits, the USW says.
Employer’s New Demands Impede Settlement in ABI Lockout
Locked-out workers overwhelmingly endorse their union bargaining committee as ABI makes new demands for concessions.
Trump Tariffs Could Tip Canada into Recession, Trade Committee Told
"If you don't poke the bear, he's going to eat your lunch," USW National Director Ken Neumann told the House of Commons committee on international trade.