News Articles
“Canada has to take a strong stand” on NAFTA: Ken Neumann
“Canada has to take a strong stand” in NAFTA renegotiations to defend Canadian jobs, industries and communities. - Ken Neumann interview on BNN
Canadians Need Transparency from Trudeau Government on NAFTA: Steelworkers
“We have yet to see meaningful, transparent and open discourse with the Canadian public on this government’s trading priorities and objectives regarding NAFTA.” - Ken Neumann
USW Cares: NextGen and Women of Steel Grow Food for Their Communities
USW Local 650’s NextGen and Women of Steel Committees take on a project called the "Garden of Giving" to grow food for their local communities in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Letter to the Prime Minister about the National Inquiry
Ken Neumann is deeply concerned that the Canadian government is not providing adequate support to the national inquiry and to the families of the missing and murdered.
Ministerial Statement on the National Day of Mourning
Statement on the National Day of Mourning by Alberta Government's Minister of Labour, Hon. Christina Gray.
Releases / Advisories
USW Applaud Alberta Premier Rachel Notley's NDP Government for Commitment to Fix Worker’s Compensation Board
The United Steelworkers are applauding Premier Rachel Notley and her government for creating an opportunity to fix the broken worker’s compensation system in Alberta.
Calgary Steelworkers Respond To Evraz Attacks With 100% Strike Vote
Calgary – Members of United Steelworkers Local 6673 at Evraz Calgary have voted 100% in favour of strike action in response to the company’s outrageous concessionary demands.
Ken Neumann’s statement on the occasion of June 21, National Aboriginal Day
On National Aboriginal Day 2017, we are less than a month away from our second National Workshop for Aboriginal Steelworkers.
Publications
USW District 6 Submission: WSIB Draft Chronic Stress Consultation
We are aware of the issues faced by workers who incur injury and disease as a result of their work. Our members are not immune to work-related stress and on their behalf, we are providing input regarding this policy consultation.
USW@Work – June 2017
This issue features articles on trade in the Trump era, remembering Westray 25 years later, bargaining successes, welcoming refugees, convention roundup and more.
Submission by United Steelworkers to Global Affairs Canada Consultations on a Possible Canada-China Free Trade Agreement
We do not support a free trade agreement because it will not benefit workers and compromise our values.
SOAR in Action - Spring 2017
In this edition: SOAR President: "Change is Inevitable" | SOAR Director Jim Centner: "Time to Hang It Up!" | Special Thanks to Rod | News from CanadaMP | Scott Duvall Addresses Delegates | 12th International SOAR Conference | SOAR Director Honored...
USW Testifies on Parliament Hill on Women’s Economic Security
Submission by the USW to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women regarding the Economic Security of Women in Canada.
Manufacturing Policy
This paper touches on several important areas: key sectors such as steel, auto and forestry; trade policy; and the need for an environmentally sustainable industrial policy.
Steel Dumping Submission
On March 9th 2017, the USW testified before the House of Commons Committee on International Trade on the factors affecting the Canadian steel industry’s ability to compete.
SOAR in Action - Winter 2017
In this edition: SOAR President: "New Year, New Fight" | Repeal of the Affordable Care Act Costs Seniors | SOAR Director Jim Centner: "Reflections" | USW District 9 Lands SOAR Chapter | District 11 SOAR Activist Honored...