News Articles
Some Starbucks Locations Consider Unionizing Following Complaints of Overwork, Lack of Protection
Discontent among front-line Starbucks workers who say they are overworked and not adequately protected from the pandemic has led to new efforts to unionize, with one location already taking the leap and others hoping to join it.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Special COVID-19 Update: September 2020
As the world reels from the impacts of COVID-19, workers and communities are affected differently in their local contexts
Marty Warren Statement on the National Day to Commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Gender Diverse People: Oct. 4
USW District 6 Statement of Solidarity
Ken Neumann Statement for October 4, National Day to Commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Statement from USW National Director Ken Neumann for October 4, National Day to Commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
Sask. NDP leader Ryan Meili kicks off door-knocking campaign in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili was joined by candidate Jennifer Bowes in Saskatoon University. Jennifer is a member of the Steelworkers Union – USW Local 5917.
Releases / Advisories
Vicwest Building Products Employees Join Steelworkers Union
Next steps for the workers will include electing a bargaining committee that will negotiate their first collective agreement.
Steelworkers Union Calls for Resolution to Lobster Fisheries Dispute
The USW calls on the federal government to find a resolution to the Nova Scotia lobster fisheries dispute that respects Indigenous treaty rights and ensures community safety.
Trade Tribunal Decision a Breakthrough for Steelworkers
This CITT decision reinforces our Steelworkers' campaign for full standing in launching trade cases. Our union and its members play an essential role in determining the impact of unfair trade.
Publications
USW Manufacturing Update – September 2020
This monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW Manufacturing Update – August 2020
This monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW@Work – September 2020
This issue features articles on Historic Upheaval, Heroic Solidarity - a message from National Director Ken Neumann, Worklife During a Pandemic – Members of the Steelworkers union share their experiences, Workers' Comp is a National Disgrace and more.
USW Manufacturing Update – July 2020
This monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW Manufacturing Update – June 2020
This monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW Submission on Time Limits Act (COVID-19)
The Steelworkers union has written to Justice Minister David Lametti defending the livelihoods and jobs of Canadian Steelworkers that will be negatively affected by the Time Limits Act (COVID-19).
USW Manufacturing Update – March/April 2020
This monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW@Work – April 2020
In this issue: Information and links for Steelworkers on COVID-19 • Pharmacare Now • Organizing and Bargaining Successes • Activists Get Political for Steel and Aluminum • B.C. Forest Workers Win Historic Strike • NAFTA 2 Leaves Unfinished Business, more