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The USW Wood Council was formed when the Executive of the IWA selected the United Steelworkers and negotiated a merger that took effect on September 1, 2004. A critical part of the merger negotiations was the creation of the Steelworkers IWA Council, representing and coordinating the interests of the former IWA local unions in the areas of safety and health, collective bargaining, organizing and political action. By 2006, the IWA Council adopted the moniker "Wood Council."
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.
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.
Twenty-nine years later, the Steelworkers union continues to fight for employers to be held criminally responsible for workplace injuries and death.
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.
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.
Here's your chance to learn more and get involved! The USW is holding virtual Steelworkers Vote campaign schools in preparation for the next federal election.
In May each year, Steelworkers join with communities celebrating Asian Heritage Month.
USW delegates to CLC Convention – Support the constitutional resolution to improve CLC democracy.
Changes that will improve the lives of millions of garment workers are within reach – if Canadian retailers and brands are prepared to act.
A joint letter from the Canadian Directors.
With Leah Gazan, NDP MP for Winnipeg Centre and long-time Indigenous activist.
Wood Council Chairperson
Jeff Bromley