Wood Council News
I Am With You, Sisters!
“I have had the privilege to be here over the last several days and hear the women of our great union – on both sides of the border – set out your plans and your ideas for how you will continue the struggle for women’s equality."
Answering the Call to Action Through Global Solidarity
Tapping the Power of Authenticity: delegates to the International Women of Steel Conference were inspired by the experiences of women activists and union leaders from around the world.
The Women Speak
We’re the women of the union in the forefront of the fight, we fight for women’s issues; we fight for women’s rights. We’re prepared to fight for freedom; we’re prepared to stand our ground, women make the union strong!
USW President Gerard Calls for Movement, Not Musing at WOS Conference
USW International President Leo Gerard took the mic for the keynote speech on the second morning of the International Women of Steel Conference .
More than 1,200 Women of Steel Answer the Call
The 2018 USW Women of Steel (WOS) Conference in Toronto, Ontario, was called to order on Monday, October 15.
Workers Were Sold a Lie
NAFTA must defend good jobs, improve living standards and reverse growing inequality.
Softwood Lumber Duties by U.S. Remain Devastating for Canada
“Canada must do more to protect our forest-dependent communities.” - Ken Neumann
Steelworkers Contribute $100,000 to B.C. Fire Relief
"This support is possible thanks to contributions by thousands of USW members across Canada and the USW National and District offices." - Ken Neumann said.
Stop Log Exports; Invest in B.C.
In the wake of yet another closure of a B.C. sawmill due to lack of logs, the USW is seeking a fresh approach from the new B.C. government.
Liberals’ Enthusiasm For China Trade Deal Should Raise Alarms
Since the Liberals were elected in 2015, concern has grown across the country over this government's behaviour on investment, trade and other issues regarding China. Opinion piece in the Huffington Post by USW National Director Ken Neumann.
Steelworkers Return from Washington: Everyone Wants a Negotiated Softwood Settlement but Path Forward Is Unclear
“Our experience has shown us that an agreement is possible, the only way forward is to get our governments back to the negotiating table.” - Bob Matters, USW Wood Council
Canadian Forestry Workers Tell U.S. Officials: A Fair Softwood Agreement Is a Negotiated One
"We have a long history of working together and we are here this week to advocate for a fair deal that will benefit both Americans and Canadians." - Bob Matters, USW Wood Council
Support for Canada’s Forest Industry and Communities the Right Thing to Do – for Now: Steelworkers
“We need long-term commitments to workers and families, alongside a sustainable industry.” - Ken Neumann
USW’s Leo Gerard on Softwood and Unfair Trade
It’s a “bunch of greedy transnational companies, some of which are Canadian, operating on both sides of the border.”
Leo Gerard Standing Up for Canadian Workers
USW International President Leo W. Gerard speaking to CBC’s Chris Hall on trade, Trump and standing up for Canadian steel and forest workers.
Steelworkers Demand Government Counter Softwood Lumber Tariffs that Will Damage Canadian Industry, Hurt Working Families
“We need decisive action. A fair softwood lumber agreement that provides good paying jobs, supports local communities and produces sustainable forests is possible.” - Ken Neumann
Budget Pledges to Strengthen Trade Remedy Process, but More Must Be Done: Steelworkers’ National Director
“By providing unions with the right to file and participate in trade remedy complaints, Canadian producers will benefit in any trade case.” - Ken Neumann