District 5 Director
Alain Croteau
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.
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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.
Sign the Petition for Domestic Worker Rights
Please join Quebec Steelworkers in supporting the domestic workers’ rights campaign. Sign the parliamentary petition asking Canada to ratify the ILO Convention on Domestic Workers.
Story of the Sears Bankruptcy
Watch this Radio-Canada documentary on the Sears bankruptcy, featuring an interview with Steelworker and NDP MP Scott Duvall on the legalized theft of workers' hard-earned pensions in corporate bankruptcies.
Landmark Labour Law Reforms in Quebec Ban Two-Tier Pensions, Benefits
Steelworkers led relentless campaign to end discrimination against young workers.
Unjustified U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Steel, Aluminum Will Harm Jobs, Economy in Both Countries
“Imposing tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum risks harming the U.S. and Canadian economies and threatens thousands of jobs in both countries.” - Ken Neumann
Student Workers Win Landmark Discrimination Case Against ABI Smelter
Company will no longer be able to discriminate against student workers and must compensate former employees.
Cliffs Pensioners, Former Workers Recover 60% of Pension Shortfall
“Our union fought relentlessly alongside former workers and pensioners and this struggle has finally paid off.” - Marty Warren
Locked-out ABI workers protest Alcoa AGM in Pittsburgh
Locked-out Quebec Steelworkers drove for more than 15 hours from Bécancour to be heard by Alcoa shareholders and to denounce an “absurd” lockout.
Day of Mourning 2018
This April 28th, the National Day of Mourning, our union must once again reflect on the continuing tragedy in workplaces.