News Articles
Help for Local Families Thanks to USW Sault Ste. Marie Charity Golf
The Twinkie Foundation was the big winner at the second Annual Steelworkers Charity Golf Open on August 18. Hosted by the United Steelworkers local unions of Sault Ste. Marie and area, this year’s tournament raised $10,000 for the local charity.
Twitter blitz for locked-out Local 2020
Please join USW Local 2020 Unit 79 in a Twitter blitz on August 20 in order to encourage the Ontario Health Minister to pressure CarePartners to end their lockout and get back to the bargaining table!
Health Care Workers Council Spotlight: Ray White, District 3 Coordinator
Ray White, president of Local 1-207 in Alberta, Canada, took his first union course in 1992. He knew right away he wanted to play a role in the fight for workers’ rights and has been an activist ever since.
USW Local 7619 Celebrates 50th Anniversary
USW Local 7619 celebrated their 50th Anniversary over three eventful days – a Weekend of Steel in Logan Lake, British Columbia.
Every Vote Counts!
“Every vote counts.” Very cliché, right? Not for the case of Jordan Brown, the newly-minted Member of House Assembly (MHA) for Labrador West (Newfoundland and Labrador).
Releases / Advisories
Liberals Approve Exporting Good Canadian Steel Jobs to China
Trudeau handing China $42 billion of steel and construction jobs in Canada’s largest-ever project.
700 Workers Have Voted to Join the United Steelworkers
The United Steelworkers welcome 700 new members after several successful organizing victories in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
Residents, Employees Benefit from United Steelworkers Settlement at Maxville Manor
“A decent contract means better employee retention and a generally healthier environment for everyone.” - Marty Warren
Publications
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
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.