District 5 News
Steelworkers Union Hails Victory in Aluminum Dumping Case
“This is a welcome victory for all Canadian aluminum workers. We need to continue to push for further protections for both the steel and aluminum sectors.” - Ken Neumann
USW Cares: 2019 Jefferson Award Winners Announced
Since 2015, the USW has partnered with the Jefferson Awards Foundation, recently renamed Multiplying Good, to celebrate Steelworkers who do amazing works of community service, and to show the world that Steelworkers have big hearts.
Third Death of a Traffic Control Worker in Two Months
How long before workplace safety prevention is taken seriously in Quebec, Steelworkers ask.
Winnipeg General Strike Musical Heads to Major Theatres
Stand! a musical about the Winnipeg General Strike premiered during the Toronto International Film Festival this past fall, and has now returned for a wider release starting November 29 in select Canadian cities.
Canadian Labour Legend Leo Gerard on the Past, Present and Future of Unions
USW International President emeritus Leo W. Gerard spoke with the CBC's Michael Enright about his life in the labour movement and the future of unions in an age of globalized trade, a collapsing manufacturing sector and precarious employment.
Quebec Steelworkers Hold 55th Annual Conference
Hundreds of Steelworkers activists from across Quebec are in Laval this week to tackle issues affecting union members and all working families.
112 Food Banks Across Canada Receive $229,750 from the Steelworkers Humanity Fund
At this time every year, we are reminded that social inequalities are growing in Canada. As the holiday season approaches, Steelworkers, through the Steelworkers Humanity Fund, join together to support food banks and other community organizations.
Carol Landry: Trailblazing Woman of Steel
Landry’s leadership skills and history of achievement inspired Steelworkers at all levels of the union, particularly women and Next Generation members.
Leo Gerard: An Extraordinary Legacy
The lessons of those formative years led Gerard into an extraordinary, five-decade career of labour activism, including 18 years as United Steelworkers International President.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $5,000 to Support Victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas
The Bahamas suffered greatly because of this catastrophe, and our hope is that our contribution will help with the reconstruction efforts.
Think Carefully About Your Vote!
As we move closer to the federal election in October, it is increasingly important that we, as union retirees think critically about how we use our vote.
Trump's 'Buy America' Rules Are Harmful to Canada, But Could Have Been Avoided
Donald Trump signed the executive order requiring that 75% of the value of components must be sourced in the U.S., an increase from 50%.
ABI Lockout Ends
Workers fought exemplary battle for rights, dignity and solidarity.
United Steelworkers Files Complaint with International Labour Organization Against Quebec Government
Premier François Legault’s interference in negotiations at ABI aluminum smelter violates ILO conventions and declarations, USW says.
USW Looks to Consult, Contribute to Solutions
Ken Neumann Statement on the MMIWG National Inquiry Final Report
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $58,950 to Support Disaster Recovery Here and Abroad
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund has contributed $58,950 to support victims of natural and human-made disasters that have deeply impacted communities across the globe in 2019.
Ken Neumann’s Statement on the Occasion of June 21, National Indigenous Day
We’re watching the Senate and the federal government to see if they will pass Bill C-262 into law, so that Canada can adopt and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Ken Neumann Statement for Pride Month
In June this year, Steelworkers from all across Canada join with LGBT communities to celebrate Pride Month.
NDP Climate Plan Protects our Planet and our Jobs – Steelworkers
The NDP climate plan is the most comprehensive environmental platform of any of the parties. It is worker-oriented and jobs-centred. Our members want to be involved in the decision-making, and this plan specifically mentions working with labour.
Solidarity March Supports Locked-Out ABI Workers
Wave of solidarity breaks out in Trois-Rivières as thousands demand negotiated resolution to ABI lockout.
United Steelworkers Welcomes Tariffs Deal, Urges Strong Measures to Protect Canadian Steel
“Our union pushed hard for these tariffs to be lifted. Now we need strong measures to stabilize our market and defend our steel sector from predatory foreign trade practices." - Ken Neumann
CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Young Workers Program and United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) are pleased to present the annual CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship.
Join the International Campaign for a New Social Contract for Working People
It’s time to make the economy work for everybody. Sign ITUC’s petition for a New Social Contract to ensure a fairer deal that puts people, not corporate greed, back in the driver’s seat.
Remembering Westray
In the early morning of May 9, 1992, an explosion ripped through the Westray coal mine in Plymouth, Nova Scotia, killing all twenty-six miners working the night shift.
Locked-Out ABI Workers Demonstrate at Alcoa Annual Meeting
USW tells shareholders: “Good business means respecting workers.”
The Struggle for an Ombudsperson “With Teeth” Continues in Streets of Toronto
Along with other prominent Canadian human rights organizations, the United Steelworkers union calls on the federal government to appoint an ombudsperson with real power to investigate corporate abuses abroad.
CFLPA and United Steelworkers Announce Strategic Alliance
The Canadian Football League Players’ Association (CFLPA) and the United Steelworkers (USW) today announced a ‘strategic alliance’ that will build a closer unity of purpose between the two associations.
Labour a Key Partner in a Canadian Green New Deal
The Broadbent Institute's Rick Smith and USW National Director Ken Neumann write in The Toronto Star about putting the concerns of labour and environmental groups to work in a mutually reinforcing way in a Canadian Green New Deal.
Steelworkers on Parliament Hill to Put “Retirees First”
Steelworkers from across Canada are lobbying for a commitment to put protection for retired workers on the election platform of every political party.
Quebec Labour Minister Proposes Settlement in 15-Month ABI Lockout
The United Steelworkers Dismisses Government Announcement and Renews Calls for Independent Ombudsperson
USW reacts angrily to appointment of a special advisor, without the powers of an effective ombudsperson, to address long-standing human rights concerns related to Canadian corporate behaviour overseas.
Steelworkers Take ABI Lockout Battle to Global Stage
USW leaders from across North America announce global campaign to support locked-out ABI workers in Bécancour, Que.
ABI Upends Conciliation, Rejects Negotiated Settlement to Lockout
“The company has been emboldened by the Premier’s inappropriate statements that took sides against the workers.”
Neo-Liberals Are Not the Answer to Growing Populism
This data shows what we all know: Canadians are increasingly worried about their financial situation. However, we should not be framing this as an “affordability crisis.” The real frame is growing inequality and wage stagnation.
No USMCA Ratification Unless Tariffs, Quotas Rejected Outright: Steelworkers
United Steelworkers leaders visit Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, demand firm stand from federal government.
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.
Restart of Pointe-Noire Pellet Plant Proposed
"Bedrock Industries has informed us of its intention to relaunch the plant and its desire to negotiate a collective agreement."
ABI Backs Out of Anticipated Negotiations in 13-Month Lockout
“ABI seems to be looking for a pretext to break off negotiations. This raises questions about its genuine willingness to negotiate in good faith."
Sural Canada Under Creditor Protection – Steelworkers Union Will Fight for Monies Owed to Workers
The union will do everything in its power to ensure workers receive all payments and benefits they are owed.
United Steelworkers Ratify New CN Agreement
Contract improves wages, benefits and travel allowances for3,000 USW members who inspect, maintain and repair CN’s Canada-wide infrastructure.
Health Care Activists Advocate Universal Pharmacare on Parliament Hill
More than 100 public health care advocates, including members of the United Steelworkers, visited MPs on Parliament Hill last week to push for universal public pharmacare.
Tom Harding's Dismissal Ruled Illegal, Company Ordered to Provide Compensation
Company’s actions were illegal and a “fundamental” violation of the collective agreement.
ABI Lockout Hits One-Year Mark
Quebec government remains complicitly silent on ABI’s abuse of workers.