District 6 News
Uranium miner’s daughter “breaks the trail” for victims of toxic aluminum dust “treatment”
Decade-long campaign led by the daughter of a deceased uranium miner has led to victory for workers subjected to aluminum dust inhalation “treatments” in their jobs.
Alexandria long-term care workers seek fair deal
“This is a gross injustice for workers who have spent the last two years struggling with the toll that COVID-19 has inflicted on them and on the residents in their care.”
Myles Sullivan Statement for Black History Month
Each year in February, District 6 is proud to celebrate Black History Month to acknowledge the contributions of Black people, past and present, to the labour movement and society as a whole.
Let’s do better for Ontario – Election 2022
It’s time we did better in Ontario. Voting for better means voting for the Ontario NDP with Andrea Horwath as Premier and voting out the failed government of Doug Ford and the Ontario Progressive Conservatives (PCs).
Ken Neumann and Marty Warren statement for Black History Month
In our union’s proud history of promoting and supporting equality, Steelworkers celebrate Black History Month each February.
Taking action on Truth and Reconciliation
Ontario government must fulfill promises to injured workers, families: United Steelworkers
“Promises and pretty words are meaningless if they are not promptly followed by concrete measures to help injured workers and their families.”
Alexa McDonough was a hero – United Steelworkers
The USW pays tribute to the memory and solidarity of Alexa McDonough, who, as leader of the federal New Democratic Party (1995-2003), was instrumental in the unanimous passing of the Westray Bill.
Emergency measures needed to address the health care staffing crisis
Ontario’s hospitals, long-term care (LTC) and home care services face critical and growing staffing crises.
New alliance calls for compensation reform
The Occupational Disease Reform Alliance (ODRA), made up of clusters of workers experiencing work-related illnesses, is calling on the Ontario government to fix the broken Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) system.
Pride, hope and optimism this holiday season
"As I reflect on my pending retirement as USW National Director, I am more proud than ever of our collective efforts to advance workers’ rights and build a better society." – Ken Neumann
Steelworkers union joins drive for labour rights accountability at world’s largest money manager
Unions are holding pension fund and money managers accountable. Workers’ capital must not undermine workers’ rights around the globe.
Hawkesbury Volunteer Firefighters solidify gains in new contract
Hawkesbury Volunteer Firefighters in Eastern Ontario have ratified a new collective agreement that provides across-the-board 2% wage increases.
News@6 – December 2021
In this issue: Director Warren signs off with gratitude • Workers in the Legislature • Bargaining successes • Barrie Steelworkers make great neighbours • Sault Ste. Marie Steelworkers mark first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation • more
Steelworkers deliver petition demanding Canadian Tire pay global garment workers a living wage
Calling Canadian Tire! Members of the USW union petition CEO Greg Hicks to pay living wages to Bangladeshi garment workers in CTC's supply chain.
CFLPA and United Steelworkers support Hamilton Minor Football Association skills development camps
United Steelworkers and CFL players announce support for Hamilton minor football during Grey Cup week.
Ken Neumann statement for International Human Rights Day
Each year on December 10th, the United Steelworkers observe Human Rights Day. The recognition of human rights is at the core of Steelworker values and activism.
CFL Players’ Association and United Steelworkers join together to take on gender-based violence
USW and CFLPA to train members to "Be More Than a Bystander" and stand up against all forms of gender-based violence.
120 food banks across Canada receive $233,750 from the Steelworkers Humanity Fund
“While we must do our part through our annual donations, we continue to demand bold action from our governments to tackle the root causes of inequalities.”
USW demands federal action to stop new U.S. softwood lumber tariffs
"Tens of thousands of families in more than 600 communities across Canada depend on our forestry sector. The federal government needs to finally fix this conflict for good.”
Ken Neumann’s statement for December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Union education and political action are two ways to help end the violence.
2021 USW Cares District 6 Jefferson Award winner, Local Union 9329
USW Local Union 9329 represents the service workers and registered nurses of a long-term care home in a rural area of Ontario.
Casual contract workers win new deal with University of Toronto
Casual workers at the University of Toronto who were seeking better treatment from the nation’s richest university have achieved a new collective agreement, including long sought-after paid sick days.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $50,000 to support victims of floods in B.C.
“A variety of programs and essential services will be critical as B.C. residents recover physically and emotionally from the devastation of flooding, and we encourage others to donate available resources and time to those in desperate need today.”
Steelworkers negotiate across-the-board improvements at bearings manufacturer
Members of USW Local 9042-23 have ratified a new five-year collective agreement that brings across-the board improvements for 114 workers at NTN Bearing in Mississauga, Ont.
A Fair Deal for Valley Manor Employees
United Steelworkers Union and TELUS Kick Off Contract Negotiations
“The workers are engaged, fired-up and ready to go. They see that TELUS is a multi-billion-dollar telecom giant and are demanding respect,” said USW Local 1944 President Donna Hokiro.
Personal Support Workers Seek Community Support for a Fair Deal
Personal Support Workers from Valley Manor will be in Barry's Bay, Ont., Friday, seeking community support for better scheduling and staffing levels.
Gender pension gap can be addressed by higher minimum wage and removing barriers to unionization
USW National Director for Canada Ken Neumann comments on the latest annual Mercer Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI).
Ruling Confirms Long-Term Care Workers’ Rights to Join United Steelworkers
Ontario Labour Relations Board upholds long-term care workers’ rights and clear desire to join the USW.
Workers Demand Better from the Nation’s Richest University
Casual workers at the University of Toronto are seeking better treatment from the nation’s richest university as they head into bargaining a new collective agreement, says the United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1998.
ADVISORY: USW Local 1998 Demands Better Treatment for Casual (Contract) Workers at the University of Toronto
United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1998 will host a press conference on Monday, Oct. 25 to outline the priorities of its 3,500 casual (contract) workers who are preparing for contract negotiations with the University of Toronto.
Facing Fossil Fuels’ Future: Challenges and Opportunities for Workers in Canada’s Energy and Labour Transitions
University ‘Dons’ Achieve Historic First Contract
Collective agreement brings fairness, equity and a real voice in the workplace that were long overdue for a unique group of workers.
Oct. 26 – Steelworkers Talk Politics – Engaging Hearts and Minds: Voter Engagement and our Union
All Steelworkers are invited to join our next Steelworkers Talk Politics online event, where we have a chance to informally exchange ideas and opinions about political issues of the day.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Provides $25,000 to Support Communities Affected by Natural Disasters in Haiti
United Steelworkers members respond to emergency needs of victims of Aug. 14 earthquake and Aug. 16 tropical storm in Haiti.
Indigenous Women Take Action Against Violence
Ken Neumann’s statement for October 4, National Day to Commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Solidarity for the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
A Statement from USW District 6 Director Marty Warren.
UPDATE: Sudbury Miners and Rescue Crews Safely Above Ground
USW statement: early this morning all remaining workers were evacuated from the Totten Mine, outside of Sudbury.
UPDATE: Rescue Effort Continues, Press Conference Postponed to Tomorrow (Wednesday)
Rescue efforts continue for the remaining four workers, while 35 workers who were safely evacuated earlier today are now resting at home.
UPDATE: Mine Rescue Efforts Well Underway, 27 Miners Safely Evacuated
A highly trained rescue team has been working since last night to evacuate the miners. No one has been physically injured in the incident or in the evacuation.
Union Cautiously Optimistic of Imminent Rescue of Trapped Miners
Rescue efforts are underway and the union is cautiously optimistic all of the workers will be safely evacuated as soon as possible.
2021 Winners of USW Scholarships
2021 recipients of various USW scholarships.
Steelworkers Support Indigenous Elder’s Appeals to Federal Candidates
“There is a real alignment between our union and our Indigenous communities.”
Doug Ford Government Must Change Course on National Truth and Reconciliation Day: United Steelworkers Union
Ontario must fulfill its national leadership role and declare Sept. 30 a provincial statutory holiday.
Steelworkers’ Generosity Earns National Recognition
USW members recognized by United Way Canada for their generosity and community spirit.
Results for Workers – Federal Election Letter to Steelworkers from Ken Neumann
While we may not want this election, we still need to participate. It’s a chance for Steelworkers to have our say. Elections matter and your vote matters, too!
Renewed Solidarity Amid Historic Upheaval
Labour Day Message by District 6 Director Marty Warren
Barrie Steelworkers Make Good Neighbours
USW members help raise $5,000 for relief efforts for victims of a devastating tornado in Barrie, Ont.
Federal Election Telephone Town Halls for Steelworkers
Join Steelworkers in these telephone town halls to talk about union issues as well as hear about how our union is engaged in the 2021 federal election.
Join the USW District 6 NextGen Committee’s Movember Campaign!
The District 6 NextGen Committee is supporting the 2021 Movember campaign by raising funds through the sale of unique, long-sleeve T-shirts.
SURVEY: What's important to Steelworkers in this upcoming federal election?
A federal election has been called for September 20 and we want to know what issues are most important to Steelworkers!
Trading One Risk for Another
Inspired by the horrendous experiences of her late father and thousands of other miners, Steelworker Janice Martell is exposing a dark era in Canada’s mining industry and seeking justice for survivors.
USW Local 6500 to Host Press Conference Update on Contract Vote: August 4
The Executive of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6500 will host a press conference about the most recent contract vote at Vale, on Wednesday, August 4 at 9 a.m. at the local union hall.
August 24 – Steelworkers Talk Politics – Focus on Long-term Care
Register to join the online discussion on Long-term Care for the next Steelworkers Talk Politics event on Tuesday, August 24.
News@6 – Summer 2021
In this issue: • Health Care Workers Launch New Campaign for LTC • Staying Strong in Times of Struggle • Steelworkers' Groundbreaking Activism • NDP's Jagmeet Singh Sits Down with News@6 • Bargaining and Organizing Successes • More
This summer, the Family & Community Education Fund is accepting large-scale project submissions on a rolling basis!
Send us your large project submissions any time over the summer! As always, there are no deadlines to submit to the FCEF for projects under $5,000.
Liberals failed to protect steelworkers caught in green shift
The Liberals failed to engage Algoma workers, and their union, in developing a clear transition plan that includes a long-term commitment to keep jobs in the community.
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.”
Union Wins Fair Agreement in Struggle Against Pandemic Profiteer
Through solidarity and determination, USW Local 8300 members won a fair agreement and a retroactive wage increase in their struggle against pandemic profiteer, Rexplas.
2021 Steelworkers Vote Courses – More Dates Added
Apply now for Steelworkers Vote schools in September and October. Our virtual and in-person campaign schools will prepare you to get active in the next federal election.
Security Officers Win Fair Contract at Elements Casino Flamboro
Security officers at Elements Casino Flamboro in Dundas, Ont., have overcome unfair treatment by their employer and won a first contract that saves their unionized jobs.
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.
ADVISORY: July 19 Solidarity Event to Support Toronto Steelworkers Locked out by NRT
Join Steelworkers and supporters in solidarity with members of USW Local 3950, unfairly locked out by National Rubber Technologies (NRT).
Ontario University Staff Achieve Ground-Breaking Pension Plan
A decade in the making, the United Steelworkers and other employee and employer groups have created a new Ontario university pension plan with 35,000 members and more than $10 billion in assets.
Living Next Door to Genocide
"The news of the discovery of 751 unmarked graves near that Marieval “school” fills me with profound grief and makes me reflect." – USW National Director Ken Neumann
Steelworkers Ratify Contract with Moose Creek Tire Recycling
USW members negotiate new contract with improvements including wage increases of up to 11.3% over three years.
USW Calls on Federal Government to Crack Down on Anti-Worker Practices by Canadian Mining Companies
The federal government must ensure Canadian companies operating abroad respect human rights and freedom of association as required by the CUSMA.
Taking Steps Toward Reconciliation at the Bargaining Table
In June, Steelworkers celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, and the rich history of the many Indigenous Peoples of this land throughout the entire month.
Steelworkers Reject Vale’s Concessionary Offer, Call for Good-Faith Negotiations as Strike Continues
USW Local 6500 members vote by an 87% majority to reject Vale’s demands for similar concessions that initially provoked the strike on June 1.
Vale Tables New Concessionary Offer that Falls Short, Benefit Cuts Remain
Steelworkers bargaining committee recommends rejection of contract offer as Vale renews demands for concessions from 2,500 striking workers in Sudbury.
Get Notified When Steelworkers Vote Is Offered Again
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USW Denounces Religious Hate Crime in London, Ont., Calls for Action
Steelworkers express our grief and send condolences to the family of those who died, and best wishes for the young survivor. We call on governments at all levels to strengthen laws related to race and religious hatred.
USW Expresses Rage and Sadness at the Islamophobic Hate Crime in London
The USW is expressing its deep condolences to the loved ones of the family who were the targets of an anti-Muslim hate crime, in London, Ontario, as well as the Muslim community who are yet again in mourning and feeling the impacts of this hate.
Pride 2021 Is Here!
District 6 Director Marty Warren's statement for Pride 2021
Pandemic Profiteers Must Pay Workers Fairly: United Steelworkers
“Companies like Rexplas and many other pandemic profiteers are hoarding wealth and it’s disgusting. It’s time for Rexplas to return to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair contract that doesn’t start with zero.” – USW District 6 Director Marty Warren
Steelworkers, Vale Resume Negotiations as Strike Begins in Sudbury
“Our members have given us a strong mandate and sent Vale a clear message to get back to the bargaining table to negotiate a fair deal.”
Steelworkers Urge Federal MPs to Protect Pensioners and Workers in Bankruptcies
“This is an opportunity to get this issue resolved before the next election.”
A Time to Reflect, Learn and Act
National Indigenous History Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day
United Steelworkers Win Eight-Week Strike at Magellan Aerospace
A new collective agreement includes wage increases, pension and benefit improvements, as well as better working conditions.
Union Coalition Representing Majority of Chartwell Workers Calls for Ouster of Board Chair Mike Harris
On the eve of annual meeting, Union coalition representing majority of Chartwell workers calls for ouster of board chair Mike Harris. The vote against Harris should be part of a broader reform in long-term care.
Solidarity in Hard Times: Upcoming Online Conferences
We are happy to introduce a series of three online one-day conferences built around the theme of “Solidarity in Hard Times" where Steelworkers can exchange ideas on how we can support one another and our communities during these unusual times.
The Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) is now accepting applications for Labour Day celebrations!
After our June 11th deadline, the final large-scale submission date for 2021 is in the Fall. Reach out to Gabriele Simmons, the FCEF Fund Co-ordinator, for support with your application and/or to begin contributing to the Fund.
Got the Shot: Steelworkers happy, relieved to receive COVID-19 vaccines
As vaccinations across the country ramp up, we talked to some Steelworkers working in health care about their experiences and what being vaccinated means for them.
Steelworkers Mourn Loss of Two Members
Union calls on Ministry of Labour to conduct immediate and thorough review of workplace health and safety program.
Steelworkers Honour the 29th Anniversary of the Westray Mine Disaster
Twenty-nine years later, the Steelworkers union continues to fight for employers to be held criminally responsible for workplace injuries and death.
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund Provides $5,000 to Support Victims of COVID-19 in India
Confronted with the critical situation in India, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund has provided emergency funds totalling $5,000 to Oxfam-Quebec to strengthen the COVID-19 humanitarian response, and to support economic stimulus.
ADVISORY: Solidarity Rally for Striking Steelworkers at Richards Packaging
Steelworkers on strike against Rexplas will rally at parent company Richards Packaging on Monday, to pressure Rexplas to bargain a fair contract.
United Steelworkers National Director Announces Retirement
Longtime United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director for Canada Ken Neumann announced today he will not seek re-election in the union’s international elections this fall.
Shelter Workers Achieve Fairness in New Agreement – United Steelworkers
Members of USW at Brockville's Leeds and Grenville Interval House are upbeat their new contract marks a fresh start, following a two-week strike.
ADVISORY: Solidarity Event for Workers Seeking Fairness at Rexplas
Labour union leaders and local politicians will be joining the picket line at Rexplas on Monday, to show support for the members of USW Local 8300 who deserve more than zero in their next contract.
Workers Reject Zero Offer – Steelworkers Take Action for Fairness
Members of USW Local 8300 have taken strike action against Rexplas because they've worked through the pandemic and deserve better than zero when the company has made pandemic profits.
Ken Neumann Statement on Asian Heritage Month 2021
In May each year, Steelworkers join with communities celebrating Asian Heritage Month.
Improving Democracy at the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
USW delegates to CLC Convention – Support the constitutional resolution to improve CLC democracy.
We Can Help Bangladeshi Garment Workers, Who Still Struggle Eight Years After Factory Collapse
Changes that will improve the lives of millions of garment workers are within reach – if Canadian retailers and brands are prepared to act.
Day of Mourning 2021
A joint letter from the Canadian Directors.
Atlantic Gold Employees Join the United Steelworkers
Workers are generating big profits for their employer, yet wages and working conditions remain significantly inferior to industry standards.
Leeds and Grenville Interval House Women’s Shelter Forces Labour Dispute
Women working at the Leeds and Grenville Interval House have been forced out on strike in an effort to protect their benefits.
Federal Budget 2021 Overview
An overview of the federal budget 2021 from the United Steelworkers of Canada
Federal Budget Must Help Workers and Strengthen Canada: Steelworkers
“The Liberals need to stop making promises they have no intention of keeping and present a concrete plan to support people in need.” - Ken Neumann
Long-Term Care Workers Launch Campaign to Revitalize Sector
The USW District 6 Health Care Workers Council is launching a new campaign to take action on staffing ratios and working conditions in long-term care.
Alma Steelworkers Raise the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety
Local 9490 activists launch joint labour-management process to tackle women’s health and safety issues at the Rio Tinto aluminum smelter in Alma, Que.
Union Leaders Call for Immediate Action on Laurentian University Crisis
Devastating cuts at Laurentian will have profound impact on students, families, local businesses and the region's economic and social development.
Steelworkers Help Make 2021 Federal NDP Convention a Success
USW delegates helped make history at the recent 2021 Federal NDP Convention. We helped elect a Steelworker as President of the party: congrats to Dhananjai (DJ) Kohli, who is the first racialized person in the role!
Submit your applications now for the Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF)!
The Spring deadline for Family & Community Education Fund (FCEF) projects over $5,000 is April 16, 2021! Are you a contributing local? Click here to find out more.
Federal Prison Chaplains Improve Working Conditions, Ratify First Union Contract
Members of the United Steelworkers, Canada's prison chaplains have achieved a contract aimed at improving working conditions and spiritual care to thousands of inmates.
Union Urges American Owner to Keep MEC Jobs in Brampton
“MEC should invest in its Brampton employees and in its distribution and e-commerce operations in the community.” - Marty Warren
United Steelworkers Union: Build Back Better Through Infrastructure Spending on Both Sides of the Border
The Steelworkers union sees U.S. President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan as an opportunity to maintain and create jobs, bolster manufacturing and make our communities safer on both sides of the border.
Closing the Wage Gap Needs an Economic Recovery for Women: Ken Neumann’s Statement for Equal Pay Day 2021
Each year in early April, we “celebrate” Equal Pay Day, but it’s not much of a celebration, marking how many extra days into 2021 it takes the average Canadian woman to earn as much as the average man earned in the twelve months of 2020.
Sudbury Steelworkers Laud New Investments, Seek a New Deal from Vale in Bargaining
Sudbury Steelworkers are looking to Vale to “walk the talk” at the bargaining table.
New Report Links Canadian Retailers to Never-Ending Hardships of Bangladeshi Garment Workers
Steelworkers Humanity Fund report establishes clear connection between Canadian retailers and Bangladeshi garment factories that trap workers – primarily women – in poverty and struggle.
Steelworkers Host Online Commemoration for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Bring your own snack to the online March 21 commemoration event with the Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council and join on Facebook or YouTube to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
USW Supports Team Unite the CLC!
The United Steelworkers union is calling on local union leaders to send delegates to the upcoming online Canadian Labour Congress Convention – June 16-18.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Setting Up New Partnerships to Support Women’s Rights in the Workplace in Bolivia and Peru
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is establishing partnerships with organizations in Bolivia and Peru to amplify women workers’ voices and rights in the mining, municipal and retail sectors, and to raise awareness on gender-based violence issues.
USW Expresses Hopes for a More Equitable Post-Pandemic Future
“As we mourn the loss of life over the last year and reflect on the impact of the pandemic, we know the work is even more urgent to fight for the changes we need to make workers safer and our country fairer.” – Ken Neumann, USW National Director
We’re Choosing to Challenge: International Women’s Day 2021
As we celebrate International Women’s Day this year, it is important now, more then ever, that we look at what the last year has been like for women.
Shelter Staff Vote to Take Strike Action if Necessary
“Failing to protect workers is not an option. Collective bargaining is the accepted legal forum in our society to ensure that everyone’s rights are respected. That goes for non-profit organizations as well.” – Marty Warren, USW Ontario Director
Canada Had to Test Masks in Florida
The Department of Health was so poorly prepared for the outbreak of the pandemic it had to send masks to Florida for safety testing, say internal records.
Steelworkers Call Out Liberals’ Failure on Pharmacare
“When the chance came for action on a policy that would save people’s lives, the Liberals failed. They teamed up with the Conservatives and voted ‘No’,” said USW National Director Ken Neumann.
Ken Neumann’s Statement for International Women’s Day 2021
USW makes work and activism more accessible for women.
USW Sees Opportunity for Canadian Workers as Trudeau and Biden Meet
"The new president's stated commitments offer the perfect opportunity for the prime minister to seek Canadian exemptions to Buy American policies, permanently resolve the softwood lumber dispute and start incorporating our countries' climate plans."
United Steelworkers Denounces Possible Increase to U.S. Softwood Duties, Calls for Reversal
“There is no justification to increase duties. Our union is calling on the new administration to reverse this approach.” – Ken Neumann
United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 and Huu-ay-aht First Nations Commit to Advancing Reconciliation and Job Creation on TFL 44
The United Steelworkers union Local 1-1937 (USW) and the Huu-ay-aht First Nations (Huu-ay-aht) announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a process for the parties to work together.
Elements Casino Flamboro Locks Out Workers in Shameful Attack on Benefits
“This is just the latest example of the disastrous effects of the Ontario government’s privatization of casinos in the province.” - Marty Warren
USW Demands Justice for Victims of Grupo Mexico
On 15th anniversary of deadly Pasta de Conchos mine disaster, Steelworkers and Los Mineros renew demand for justice and accountability.
Take Action: Urge Your MP to Vote Yes to Pharmacare
Momentum is growing for NDP Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Julian’s private member’s bill, Bill C-213, An Act to Enact Pharmacare. Steelworkers can help.
What’s Your Work Story? Write for Our Times
Call for submissions for USW members to write your work story for Our Times magazine.
When it Comes to Building Materials, Canada Has a Climate Advantage to Use (or Lose)
New U.S. President Joe Biden has a USD $2-trillion plan to build America’s clean economy. That’s trillion with a t. The good news for us: when it comes to the carbon footprint of these construction materials, Canada has a unique advantage.
New Project Templates for the Family and Community Education Fund
Project templates from the Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) make planning and hosting Steelworker events easier!
Open Letter: Defending the Hometown University We Built Together
"Most of all, our union has always stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Laurentian’s students, faculty and staff."
USW Members at Fenner Dunlop Locked Out after Rejecting Contract Concessions
Workers at mining supplier Fenner Dunlop have been locked out of their jobs after turning down a final contract offer, which included drastic changes to sick day provisions.
Complicit in Laurentian Crisis, Province Must Step Up
Every step of the way, government representatives have been part of the disastrous, secretive and arbitrary decision-making at Laurentian that led to this crisis.
Eastern Ontario Women’s Committee Donates to Local Shelter
Thanks to the work of the USW Local 9211 Women’s Committee, a women’s shelter in Cornwall, Ont., received a $2,000 donation from the Steelworkers last December.
United Steelworkers Urges Province, Feds to Intervene at Laurentian University
“Students, employees and their families should not have to pay for a scandal caused by years of administrative problems and a deliberate erosion of public funding.” - Marty Warren
Steelworkers Support Laurentian University Students, Faculty and Staff Amid Financial Crisis
United Steelworkers union locals representing 12,000 university employees in Ontario call for immediate intervention by provincial and federal governments to stop scandalous insolvency proceedings at Laurentian University.
District 6 Virtual Black History Month Celebration
Join us for an exciting Black History Month virtual celebration on February 25 at 7 p.m. ET, hosted by the District 6 Human Rights Committee.
Federal Prison Chaplains Negotiate Landmark First Union Contract
“This agreement comes at a critical time for Canada’s prison chaplains and the inmates for whom they provide spiritual care.” - Ken Neumann
Marty Warren Statement for Black History Month
USW District 6 is pleased to continue its annual tradition of celebrating Black History month this February, virtually.
Canada Should “Buy Clean” to Cut Emissions and Boost the Economy
“We need our governments to support the creation and retention of good jobs by strengthening Canadian industrial and manufacturing capacities in ways that support the low-carbon transition of the economy.” – Ken Neumann, USW National Director
Canadian Steel Plants Require More Orders from Governments
“We cannot afford more job losses and more good-paying Canadian jobs moved offshore.” - Stephen Hunt
Workers in a Pandemic Need More Than Being Told to ‘Just Stay Home’
In this opinion article in iPolitics, USW National Director Ken Neumann writes about why workers need more than just well-meaning words to stay home and safe during the pandemic.
Ken Neumann Statement for Black History Month
In our union’s proud history of promoting and supporting equality, Steelworkers celebrate Black History Month each February.
Donna is Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety
Late last year, the USW launched an important new campaign: Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety. Local union leaders and activists are off to a running start in 2021.
FCEF Application Deadline Fast Approaching
The Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) wants to fund your next membership engagement event. January 22, 2021, is our next project deadline for initiatives costing more than $5,000!
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $10,000 to Alleviate Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia
“It is my hope that our support will help alleviate this crisis and encourage other progressive organizations to do the same so the world does not face another humanitarian disaster.” - Ken Neumann