District 5 Director
Dominic Lemieux
Death of three workers at Bois ouvré de Beauceville
The United Steelworkers union wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the families, loved ones and friends of the victims and our support for our members of Local 9531.
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No Efforts Will Be Spared to Support Families and Investigate Deadly Workplace Explosion, Union Vows
USW vows no efforts will be spared to investigate an explosion and fire at a wood-processing plant Monday that killed three workers and injured five others.
2021 Winners of USW Scholarships
2021 recipients of various USW scholarships.
Equal Pay for Equal Work for ABI’s Student Workers
Steelworkers advocacy brings an end to wage discrimination against student workers.
Steelworkers’ Generosity Earns National Recognition
USW members recognized by United Way Canada for their generosity and community spirit.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Provides $45,000 to Support Bangladeshi Garment Workers Affected by Corporate Wage Theft
“Canadian garment brands and retailers have a responsibility to protect the incomes of the women working in their global supply chains.”
Steelworkers Ratify Contract Extension at Ciment Québec
Three-year contract extension, precipitated by strong demand for cement, a skilled labour shortage and investment plans, includes significant monetary improvements.
Major Job Improvements Needed to Address Quebec’s Child-Care Worker Shortage: Steelworkers
“One in three educators is thinking of quitting and there is no one to replace them. As long as we don't improve wages, we won't be able to recruit and retain educators.”
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $50,000 to Support Victims of Wildfires in B.C.
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is contributing $50,000 to the United Way’s BC Wildfire Recovery Fund, to provide immediate and longer-term support to victims of the wildfires in British Columbia.
Quebec Ferry Workers Denounce Employer’s Refusal to Negotiate
“There is deliberate inaction by the government in negotiations with public-sector workers.”