District 6 Director
Marty Warren
Westray Law Should Have Applied in New Brunswick Fatality, Say Steelworkers
“We want workers and their families to be provided with justice. A fine is not justice. It is permission to repeat the offence of an unsafe workplace.” - Marty Warren
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WSIB and Government Must Act Now on Occupational Cancer Claims
“Recognition of work-related cancers is the first necessary step to preventing them in the future.” - Marty Warren
Governments Must Act Now to Address Women’s Inequality: Steelworkers
“In developing the programs for an economic recovery, the government must rely on measures that focus on women’s employment, including investing in the caring economy,” said Ken Neumann, USW National Director.
Health Care Member Audra Nixon Combines Compassion and Knowledge to Serve Others
Steelworkers Union and Gateway Casinos Sign Return to Operations Agreement for Ontario
The United Steelworkers and Gateway Casinos are pleased to announce a return to operations agreement has been reached after several weeks of negotiations with USW representatives in Ontario.
In June, Steelworkers Humanity Fund Provided $15,000 to Organizations to Support Workers Affected by COVID-19
“The COVID-19 pandemic has left workers and entire communities to fend for themselves, with very little or no government assistance. In this context, the little support we provide goes a long way, giving people a chance to overcome this acute crisis."
Pressure on Canadian Aluminum, Steel and Softwood Lumber Shows Fundamental Problems with International Trade: Steelworkers
USW National Director Ken Neumann told the federal Standing Committee on International Trade that COVID-19 has exposed fundamental problems with the international trading system and Canada’s reliance on global supply chains for essential products.
Director Warren: Take Action on the Racist Attack in East Toronto
Ontario Director Marty Warren has written to Mayor John Tory, Ward 19 City Councillor Brad Bradford and the Toronto Police Services Board in response to a racist attack that happened to USW Local 1998 member Mark Austin and his partner Candace Zinkweg.
Community to Protest Racist Violence in Toronto’s East End
Two Toronto residents, including a USW member, were victims of a brutal racist assault as they walked their dog in the city’s east end. Police have not laid charges.
USW Social Media Comment Policy: Let's talk, respectfully
Our union was founded in 1942 with a sacred principle that still guides us today: all are welcome. With that being said, we wanted to remind everyone of our official USW comment policy for our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube pages.