District 5 Director
Dominic Lemieux
Federal Prison Chaplains Improve Working Conditions, Ratify First Union Contract
Members of the United Steelworkers, Canada's prison chaplains have achieved a contract aimed at improving working conditions and spiritual care to thousands of inmates.
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United Steelworkers Union: Build Back Better Through Infrastructure Spending on Both Sides of the Border
The Steelworkers union sees U.S. President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan as an opportunity to maintain and create jobs, bolster manufacturing and make our communities safer on both sides of the border.
Closing the Wage Gap Needs an Economic Recovery for Women: Ken Neumann’s Statement for Equal Pay Day 2021
Each year in early April, we “celebrate” Equal Pay Day, but it’s not much of a celebration, marking how many extra days into 2021 it takes the average Canadian woman to earn as much as the average man earned in the twelve months of 2020.
Steelworkers Counter Anti-Union Practices at Community Care Agency
Union seeks first-contract arbitration in wake of 10-month stalemate in negotiations.
Quebec Mining Workers Sound Alarm on Health and Safety
Steelworkers warn Bill 59 will set back occupational health and safety in the mining industry by more than 40 years.
New Report Links Canadian Retailers to Never-Ending Hardships of Bangladeshi Garment Workers
Steelworkers Humanity Fund report establishes clear connection between Canadian retailers and Bangladeshi garment factories that trap workers – primarily women – in poverty and struggle.
USW Supports Team Unite the CLC!
The United Steelworkers union is calling on local union leaders to send delegates to the upcoming online Canadian Labour Congress Convention – June 16-18.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Setting Up New Partnerships to Support Women’s Rights in the Workplace in Bolivia and Peru
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is establishing partnerships with organizations in Bolivia and Peru to amplify women workers’ voices and rights in the mining, municipal and retail sectors, and to raise awareness on gender-based violence issues.
USW Expresses Hopes for a More Equitable Post-Pandemic Future
“As we mourn the loss of life over the last year and reflect on the impact of the pandemic, we know the work is even more urgent to fight for the changes we need to make workers safer and our country fairer.” – Ken Neumann, USW National Director
Steelworkers Secure Good Contract at Forterra
In addition to total wage increases of 8.25%, three-year deal includes additional wage adjustments and improvements to group RRSP and shift premiums.
Upcoming Events
Canadian Labour Congress Convention
USW National Aboriginal Committee Connecting Circle: Staying Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit
With Valarie King, Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
USW National Aboriginal Committee Connecting Circle: Political Action for Indigenous Rights
With Leah Gazan, NDP MP for Winnipeg Centre and long-time Indigenous activist.