News Articles
Honouring One of Our Own this Remembrance Day
This Remembrance Day, we would like to honour one of our own that has done outstanding work for our veterans in Canada: Scott Casey, from USW Local 7619.
Carol Landry: Trailblazing Woman of Steel
Landry’s leadership skills and history of achievement inspired Steelworkers at all levels of the union, particularly women and Next Generation members.
Leo Gerard: An Extraordinary Legacy
The lessons of those formative years led Gerard into an extraordinary, five-decade career of labour activism, including 18 years as United Steelworkers International President.
Elections Matter – Thank You for Engaging
We are proud of our Steelworkers union members who were actively involved in this election and will continue to encourage political engagement to bring working people’s viewpoints to the discussion.
The Struggle for an Ombudsperson “With Teeth” Continues in Streets of Toronto
Along with other prominent Canadian human rights organizations, the United Steelworkers union calls on the federal government to appoint an ombudsperson with real power to investigate corporate abuses abroad.
Releases / Advisories
Marty Warren's Statement for Transgender Day of Remembrance
International Transgender Day of Remembrance, has been observed annually on November 20 as a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia.
Glencore, Government Must Do Right by New Brunswick Workers, Communities
USW will press provincial and federal governments and Glencore to do everything they can to assist Brunswick Smetler workers, families and their communities.
Sudbury Permanently Loses Jobs Under Anti-Union, Private Home Care
“Our government, that claims to be ‘for the people,’ allows private corporations to put profits before patients and workers.” - Marty Warren
Publications
USW@Work – October 2019
Special election issue including election report card, leader profiles, candidate profiles, activists and a voting guide. More articles include: New USW International President • Our Heroes Leo & Carol • ABI Workers Ratify • Hot Edict, more
SOAR in Action - Summer 2019
In this issue: Historic changes in leadership; District 2 SOAR Volunteer for community emergency food assistance program; changes to the SOAR Executive Board; the latest news from the US and Canada; and more.
USW Submission on Implementing the USMCA
USW Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade Regarding the Bill C-100, An Act to Implement the Agreement Between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States.
USW Presentation to the Standing Committee on Finance about Steel Safeguards
USW’s presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Re: Bill C-101, An Act to Amend the Customs Tariff and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act
USW@Work – June 2019
This issue features articles on steel and aluminum tariffs, lobbying for "workers and retirees first," the ABI lockout, bringing jobs back to Quebec and Labrador, Be More Than a Bystander and stories from USW's National Policy Conference.
SOAR in Action - Spring 2019
In this issue: Highlights from the 2019 SOAR Canada National Conference; messages from the President and Director; an intro to District 13's new SOAR board Member; and much more.
SOAR in Action - Winter 2019
In this issue: The latest news from Canada; how election results can have an impact on retiree issues; an update on the multi-employer pension fight; and much more.
National Director's Update - February 2019
In this Issue: Steelworkers Solidarity Will Make a Difference in 2019 • Trade Sell-Out: Trudeau Government has Failed Canadians • ABI Lockout Passes One-Year Mark • 2019 Campaigns: Elections Matter • Our Unity, Our Strength: District 3 Conference 2018