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Striking Hudson’s Bay workers mobilize nationwide campaign to end strike and secure fair deal

April 26, 2024 | Media Releases

Workers of the Hudson’s Bay in Kamloops, B.C., have escalated their efforts to end the ongoing strike that began on Dec. 10, 2023. In a bold move, members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) have launched a nationwide campaign targeting customers during Bay Days, urging them to support their cause and put pressure on management […]

Tragic loss of CN Rail worker mourned by United Steelworkers union

April 25, 2024 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) announces with heavy hearts the tragic passing of 36-year old Juver Balmores, two days ago on April 23. Balmores, a dedicated worker at CN Rail and member of USW Local 2004, was involved in a fatal head-on collision near Clearwater, B.C., leaving behind a loving wife and three young children. […]

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Eleven years after the Rana Plaza factory collapse, Canada’s unions honour victims and continue demands to improve conditions for workers

April 24, 2024 | Statements

April 24, 2024, marks 11 years since the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This terrible and avoidable tragedy killed more than 1,134 workers and injured more than 2,600, unveiling the horrific conditions of work for millions of workers in an unregulated industry, not only in Bangladesh but in dozens of other countries as well.

Atlantic Canada’s airport security screeners take job action over GardaWorld’s non-payment of wages

April 23, 2024 | Media Releases

Members of USW Locals 5319 and 9342, who work as security screeners from 15 airports across Atlantic Canada are taking job action in response to their employer’s non-payment of wages.

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Safe work now! A call to action for April 28, the National Day of Mourning

April 23, 2024 | Statements

Every year on April 28 we gather to commemorate the National Day of Mourning. This day marks the day in 1914 the first Workers’ Compensation Act was adopted. We gather to mourn for the dead and to fight for the living. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the Elliot Lake wildcat strike, where uranium miners […]

“World-class” SNOLAB institute doles out substandard final offer to workers

April 19, 2024 | Media Releases

Members of the United Steelworkers Local 2020-59 working at the SNOLAB research laboratory have voted unanimously to reject a substandard, “final” contract offer from their employer.

Security guards end strike and lock down improved contract

April 17, 2024 | News Articles

Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 9597-34 have ended their two-week strike, with new wins in their contract.

United Steelworkers union urges swift action on unaddressed workers’ rights issues in Budget 2024 

April 16, 2024 | Media Releases

Crucial workers’ rights issues unaddressed in federal budget.

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Yukon workers at Parsons Inc. in Faro join the United Steelworkers union

April 12, 2024 | Media Releases

WHITEHORSE, YT – With the support of the United Steelworkers union (USW) and the Yukon Federation of Labour, workers at Parsons Inc. at the Faro Rehabilitation Mine Project have been certified by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board to join the USW. The workers are set to begin the process of negotiating for better working conditions, […]

Steelworkers’ strike appears imminent at Société ferroviaire et portuaire de Pointe-Noire

April 10, 2024 | Media Releases

USW members vote 99.4% for strike mandate.

Directors’ Statement for Equal Pay Day 2024 [April 16, 2024]

April 5, 2024 | News Articles

It’s theft! The gender pay gap takes money out of women’s pockets Starting in April each year, we mark Equal Pay Day. It’s a time for our union to take stock of what we’ve done – and what we still need to do – to advance women’s economic equality. That’s because Equal Pay Day shows […]

New victory against mining giant Glencore’s anti-union practices

April 4, 2024 | Media Releases

The Quebec Superior Court orders Labour Administrative Tribunal to consider all possible measures to reverse unlawful dismissal of security guards MONTREAL – In the dispute over Glencore’s elimination of its Raglan Mine security the Superior Court has rejected the provincial labour administrative tribunal’s (Tribunal administratif du travail -TAT) previous decision, which had refused any possibility […]

Westray Law 20th anniversary: ‘A historic failure’

March 29, 2024 | Media Releases

Families, unions call for greater commitment from governments to stop workplace deaths

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20th Anniversary of Westray Law

March 22, 2024 | Media Releases

NEW GLASGOW, N.S. – Twenty years after the enactment of the Westray Law that holds corporations criminally responsible for workplace deaths and injuries, the struggle continues. At the end of March, 2004, 12 years after the tragic, needless and preventable deaths of 26 miners in the Westray Mine explosion in 1992, important amendments to the […]

USW welcomes workers from Edmonton People In Need Shelter Society

March 21, 2024 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) is pleased to welcome over 100 workers from the Edmonton People In Need Shelter Society (EPINSS). During a vote that occurred on Nov. 30 and Dec.1, 2023, workers said an overwhelming ‘yes’ to joining the USW. “We wanted to help give the workers at Edmonton People In Need Shelter Society […]

Manitoba’s Legislature is facing delays in introduction of workers-friendly Legislation, as the PCs block progress

March 21, 2024 | Media Releases

The Manitoba government’s bill which aims to improve workers’ rights by banning replacement workers and making it easier to join a union, is being held up by obstruction from the opposition Progressive Conservatives. “This legislation represents a crucial step towards empowering workers and protecting their rights,” said Scott Lunny, United Steelworkers union (USW) Director for […]

Women of Steel promote hiring and retention of women at Quebec aluminum smelter

March 20, 2024 | News Articles

When a new aluminum smelter in Alma, Que., came into full production more than two decades ago, there were 57 women working in the plant. While women accounted for a minority among the smelter’s workforce of about 700, their numbers were nevertheless significantly higher than average at such male-dominated industrial facilities. “At the beginning, around […]

United Steelworkers applauds new anti-scab legislation in Manitoba: A new milestone for workers’ rights

March 18, 2024 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) celebrates today’s introduction of anti-scab legislation and commends the Manitoba government for this step in strengthening workers’ rights in the province. “The introduction of anti-scab legislation in Manitoba marks a monumental victory for workers’ rights,” said USW Western Canada Director Scott Lunny. “Today’s announcement reflects the Manitoba NDP government’s commitment […]