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Steelworkers lobby for national alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse persons

October 3, 2023 | Statements

USW directors’ statement for October 4, National Day to Commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Gender-Diverse Persons: In recognition of October 4, United Steelworkers activists are joining other Canadian trade unionists on Parliament Hill this week to lobby Members of Parliament. We are calling on the federal government for measures to increase safety […]

Charges welcome in Gahcho Kué mine workplace death – Steelworkers

September 29, 2023 | Media Releases

“Too many workers are dying on the job. Over 1,000 workers lose their lives in Canada every year, just because they went to work."

David McCall to succeed Tom Conway as USW International President

September 26, 2023 | Media Releases

PITTSBURGH – The United Steelworkers (USW) International Executive Board today appointed David McCall as the union’s new international president to fill the remainder of Tom Conway’s term. Conway passed away this week after four years as the USW’s leader. “We are all mourning a great loss,” McCall said, “but even in our sadness, our union is strong, thanks in large part […]

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USW Local 1-306 member Kanela Villanera featured on ‘The Faces of Agropur’

September 26, 2023 | News Articles

Kanela Villanera is a proud member of USW Local 1-306 (Agropur Dairy Cooperative) in Miramichi, N.B. Kanela Villanera is on a mission for high-quality milk Kanela Villanera has found her niche in the milk industry. The quality control technician at Agropur’s Miramichi plant in New Brunswick finds motivation every day in a maxim: “All you […]

A man sitting behind a desk with a text saying Remembering Tom Conway.

USW mourns passing of International President Tom Conway

September 25, 2023 | Media Releases

(PITTSBURGH / TORONTO) – It is with heavy hearts that the United Steelworkers union (USW) today announces the passing of International President Tom Conway at age 71. Elected as the union’s president in 2019, Conway was known for his quick wit, formidable bargaining skills and unwavering devotion to workers and their families. “From his earliest time making […]

International Partners of the Humanity Fund and USW Members after a workshop at National Women’s Conference

Women workers leading and connecting globally

September 25, 2023 | News Articles

By Jessica Farias, Project Officer – Steelworkers Humanity Fund. In October 2022, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) enabled the participation of international partners from Peru and Mexico to the National USW Women’s Conference in Québec City, providing a unique opportunity for Canadian and International union women to gather, share and learn from each other. Estela Ospina, […]

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5,800 Steelworkers at the University of Toronto ratify new, post-Bill 124 contract

September 25, 2023 | News Articles

USW Local 1998’s Staff Appointed Unit at the University of Toronto has ratified its contract with 94.8% voting in favour. The 5,800-person group includes workers who provide administrative and technical support to faculty, students and other members of the university community.

There’s no denying it: Indigenous children suffered and died at residential schools

September 22, 2023 | Statements

USW directors’ statement for September 30, National Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation The United Steelworkers union (USW) is committed to working for reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. We know there can be no reconciliation without acknowledging the truth of what happened at residential schools. Between the late 1800s and 1996, more […]

A bunch of members from Rogers sitting and standing together holding signs to support bargaining

Metro Vancouver Rogers workers vote 99.6% in favour of strike action

September 22, 2023 | Media Releases

Members of United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944 have sent a strong message to Rogers Communications, formerly Shaw Communications, and the Trudeau government, voting 99.6% in favour of going on strike. Members voted to give their bargaining committee the right to call for job action, up to and including a strike. “It is extremely disappointing […]

Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $20,000 to support disaster victims in North Africa

September 21, 2023 | Media Releases

“As survivors and families now look at rebuilding their lives, we must do what we can to assist global humanitarian efforts to support them.”

Caroline Lemay (LU 9700), during a SHF delegation to Bangladesh in July 2022.

What brings us together

September 20, 2023 | News Articles

By Guillaume Charbonneau, Executive Director of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund. The year 2022 saw a lot of action at the Steelworkers Humanity Fund, following two years marked by pandemic restrictions. Our partners around the world and in Canada were able to resume their in-person activities, often by maintaining virtual components that allowed them to reach […]

USW condemns attacks on 2SLGBTQIA+ community

September 19, 2023 | Statements

As leaders of one of the largest private-sector unions in North America, we condemn the attacks that are happening on human rights across the country, targeting gender-diverse and queer youth, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, education workers and allies. 2SLGBTQIA+ peoples, education workers, school boards, labour leaders and activists and others are among those who […]

Steelworkers support No Space for Hate demonstrations

September 19, 2023 | Media Releases

TORONTO – Steelworkers in Toronto and in communities across the country are participating in demonstrations in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and trans and gender-diverse youth on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 9:00 a.m. “We will not tolerate attempts to divide us or roll back the clock on human rights,” said Carolyn Egan, Steelworkers Toronto Area Council […]

Steelworkers Humanity Fund Annual Report 2022

September 13, 2023 | Publications

In 2022, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund had a thriving year, marked by a return to in-person engagement with our partners through delegations to India, Liberia and Mexico. We also strengthened our commitment to corporate accountability and displayed agility in responding to global and local emergencies, demonstrating our dedication to making a positive impact on humanitarian […]

Clayton Heights and Valley Centre Starbucks 91% In Favour of strike.

Surrey and Langley Starbucks workers vote in favour of strike

September 12, 2023 | Media Releases

Baristas from the Clayton Heights Starbucks in Surrey, B.C., and Valley Centre Starbucks in Langley, B.C., have voted 91% in favour of taking strike action if a deal cannot be reached between the United Steelworkers union (USW) and the coffee giant. “The baristas joined the union looking for respect from their employer, and quite frankly […]

Prison sentence for workplace death sends message to all employers: United Steelworkers

September 12, 2023 | Media Releases

Three-year prison sentence in young worker’s death is a message to all Canadian employers.

A group of Steelworkers holding signs standing with Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew.

The United Steelworkers union endorses Wab Kinew’s Manitoba NDP

September 11, 2023 | Media Releases

Working people in Manitoba are ready for change. After seven years of cuts and disrespect from the Stefanson-Pallister Progressive Conservatives (PCs), Manitoba workers are demanding better. The United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud to support Wab Kinew and the Manitoba NDP in the Oct. 3 provincial election. The Manitoba NDP is the only party with […]

United Steelworkers Ottawa Legislative Office – Part Time Support Staff

September 7, 2023 | News Articles

The United Steelworkers Communications and Political Action Department is seeking a permanent part-time bilingual legislative assistant in Ottawa, effective immediately. The position is for 17.5 hours per week, to be worked over the course of three days each week. The successful applicant must be fluently bilingual (speaking, reading, writing) in English and French, and must […]