Taxi Drivers Hit Hard by Saskatchewan Government Days Before Busy Christmas Season

The United Steelworkers (USW) Taxi Council is deeply disappointed in the decisions made by the government, SGI, and municipalities to attack the current livelihood of taxi workers.

USW Cares: Giving Back to Those Who Built Our Community

Diversity Council Ups Union Involvement

Recognizing that “the world is changing everywhere,” Local 6717 developed a human rights training course and established a Diversity Council to help “find a way to ease the transition into something new.”

What Rachel Notley has done for Steelworkers?

Premier Notley has never forgotten who she is working for. After decades of right-wing, anti-worker governments, Alberta is making progress with a government that is on our side.

Recalling the Horror Part of Making Improvements

Twenty-six years after telling his story of post-traumatic stress on every anniversary of the disaster, Vern Theriault has written it all down in “Westray, My Journey from Darkness to Light”.

Joint Statement Calling on Canada to End Sterilization without Consent

The United Steelworkers is one of 72 organizations to endorse a joint statement calling for government action to #DefendConsent and end #ForcedSterilization of Indigenous women in Canada.

Ken Neumann Statement for International Human Rights Day, December 10th, 2018.

Each year on December 10th, the United Steelworkers observe Human Rights Day. The day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations.

Marty Warren Statement for International Human Rights Day, December 10th, 2018.

Each year on December 10th, the United Steelworkers observe International Human Rights Day. The day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations.

USW@Work - November 2018

This issue features articles on trade failures, Napoleon Gomez's triumphant return to Mexico, recalling Westray, Bécancour standing strong, first-ever trans liaison, bargaining successes and more.

The USW Fights for All Canadian Steel and Aluminum Workers

Faced with absurd American ‘national security’ tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products, only the United Steelworkers has consistently stood up for our members and all workers in Canada’s steel and aluminum industries.

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.

SOAR in Action - Summer 2018

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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

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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.