District 6 Director
Marty Warren
Employment Insurance Changes Welcome, but Must Be Made Permanent – Steelworkers
“Workers and their communities must not be held hostage to laws that, instead of assisting them in tough times, punish them for doing an honest day’s work.”
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Provides $72,000 to Support Populations Affected by COVID-19
“Everyone does not fare the same through COVID-19. We are supporting initiatives to address longer-term effects on the most marginalized.”
Hawkesbury Steelworkers Make Big Gains at Montebello Packaging
New contract reverses two-tier wage system and calls for pay increases for many employees ranging from $3 to $7 per hour.
USW Endorses Motion 46 Guaranteed Livable Basic Income
"Motion 46 addresses a way forward in strengthening our social safety net for all." - Ken Neumann
Steelworkers Union Urges Federal Strategy for Stronger, Greener Canadian Aluminum Sector
“Investing in the future will protect jobs today and for decades to come and will strengthen the Canadian economy.”
Labour Day 2020: the Pandemic Reminds us of the Importance of our Movement
On Labour Day, I am reflecting on the meaning of solidarity and how it is the foundation of our movement. This pandemic has been a profound reminder of the importance of solidarity, for the trade union movement and progressive movements more generally.
A Physically Distant Labour Day in 2020
When I think about what “solidarity” means to me, I think about how necessary it is for workers’ needs and rights to be at the forefront of rebuilding our economy post-COVID. Labour Day statement by USW District 6 Director Marty Warren.
The District 6 NextGen Committee is raising money for Movember Canada!
This year, the USW District 6 NextGen Committee is supporting Movember Canada with a shirt drive! You or your USW Local can help us raise awareness about prostate and testicular cancer by placing an order.
Miners Rise to the Challenges of the Pandemic
"Our folks want to go to work, they want to be safe and they want to earn a living, so they take it seriously," says Myles Sullivan, Assistant to USW District 6 Director Marty Warren.
What Does Solidarity Mean to You? Post and You Could Win!
This Labour Day, we’re turning our solidarity online more than ever. From September 1-7, the USW is running a special social media contest where we want to hear what the word ‘solidarity’ means to you!