News Articles
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 .
Women of Steel Take to the Streets for Ontario’s $15 Minimum Wage
More than 1,000 Women of Steel converged on University Avenue in downtown Toronto for the Ontario Day of Action for Workers’ Rights.
2018 International Women's Conference Delegate Bios - Districts 7 to 13
We asked some of our most stellar sisters who are attending the 2018 International Women's Conference in Toronto, Ontario, some questions about being an activist and more. Check out some of their bios below.
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.
United Steelworkers Endorse Mike Hurley for Burnaby Mayor
The United Steelworkers is proud to announce its support for Mike Hurley and is encouraging all working people in Burnaby to support him as the next Mayor of the city in October 20th election
Releases / Advisories
Rally to Protect Ontario Labour Rights
Steelworkers will be joined by hundreds of members of unions across Toronto for a ‘Hands Off Decent Work Laws’ rally on Oct. 15 at the Ministry of Labour offices in Toronto.
Alcoa Wants More Concessions at ABI, Despite Lowest Labour Costs
Locked-out smelter workers plan campaign to increase pressure for a fair settlement to nine-month lockout.
Negotiations Break Off Between ABI, Locked-Out Steelworkers
Steelworkers Local 9700 members will meet within the next few days to discuss the state of negotiations.
Publications
National Director's Update – September 2018
In this issue: Our International Strength • Two New Steelworkers Elected MPPs in Ontario • Northern B.C. Forestry Workers Provide Strong Mandate As Bargaining Continues • Battle to Defend Steel and Aluminum • ABI's Bad Faith
USW Submission to Standing Committee on International Trade Re Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
USW's submission to the House of Commons advocates for immediate worker and industry supports absent a quick cancellation of the 232 tariffs.
USW Submission on U.S. Section 232 Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum Exports
In a submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Trade, USW National Director Ken Neumann calls for stronger action from the federal government in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum exports.
SOAR in Action - Spring 2018
Click here to download the Spring 2018 edition of SOAR in Action
USW Submission on Bill C-262 and UNDRIP
As part of USW’s ongoing efforts to engage in reconciliation, we support NDP MP Romeo Saganash’s private member’s bill.
SOAR in Action - Winter 2018
Click here to download the Winter 2018 edition of SOAR in Action
Submissions to the Review Panel under Section 3 of the BC Labour Relations Code
The world of work has changed dramatically over the last fifty years and our members have experienced these changes first-hand.
National Director's Update - March 2018
In this issue: Staying Focused on Solidarity • Stop Harassment • Ontario Election 2018 • Ombudsperson Needs Real Clout • NAFTA Must Defend Good Jobs • Aluminum Workers Fight Back • Potash Workers Standing Together • Arbitration Victory at Teck