News Articles
Submit your applications now for the Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF)!
The Spring deadline for Family & Community Education Fund (FCEF) projects over $5,000 is April 16, 2021! Are you a contributing local? Click here to find out more.
Closing the Wage Gap Needs an Economic Recovery for Women: Ken Neumann’s Statement for Equal Pay Day 2021
Each year in early April, we “celebrate” Equal Pay Day, but it’s not much of a celebration, marking how many extra days into 2021 it takes the average Canadian woman to earn as much as the average man earned in the twelve months of 2020.
The Conservative Pitch For More Union Votes Doesn’t Scare the NDP. Should It?
Kyle Wolff, president of USW Local 7619, shares his thoughts about the federal Conservatives’ recent overtures to private sector union members. “Put it this way, when’s the last time a Conservative or a Liberal phoned me to talk about labour? Never.”
Steelworker Summer 2021 – Applications Now Open!
Steelworker Summer in District 3 is a wonderful opportunity for Steelworkers' sons and daughters to earn some money and learn about our Union.
Justice for Global Garment Workers Campaign
The women who make our clothes are paid poverty wages in the supply chains of Canadian retailers and fashion brands. Poverty wages are the result of decisions made by Canadian companies and global brands.
Releases / Advisories
Federal Prison Chaplains Improve Working Conditions, Ratify First Union Contract
Members of the United Steelworkers, Canada's prison chaplains have achieved a contract aimed at improving working conditions and spiritual care to thousands of inmates.
Union Urges American Owner to Keep MEC Jobs in Brampton
“MEC should invest in its Brampton employees and in its distribution and e-commerce operations in the community.” - Marty Warren
United Steelworkers Union: Build Back Better Through Infrastructure Spending on Both Sides of the Border
The Steelworkers union sees U.S. President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan as an opportunity to maintain and create jobs, bolster manufacturing and make our communities safer on both sides of the border.
Publications
Submission to the Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly Regarding Bill 254 - Protecting Ontario Elections Act, 2021
Submission of the United Steelworkers Union - District 6
USW Manufacturing Update – February 2021
The monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW Manufacturing Update – January 2021
The monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
National Director's Update – February 2021
In this issue: Steelworkers Instil Pride and Hope for 2021 • Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety • Remembering Harry Hynd • Shameful Reforms – Quebec's Bill 59 • Stand Up for Steel, Forestry is for Everyone, and more
USW Manufacturing Update – December 2020
The monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW Manufacturing Update – November 2020
The monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW Manufacturing Update – October 2020
This monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW Manufacturing Update – September 2020
This monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.