News Articles
Woman Trade Unionist Succeeds in Male-Dominated Profession
Read how Charlene Clarke from local 13173 in Ontario, Canada got active in her local of almost 200 members.
Trump Tariffs Could Tip Canada into Recession, Trade Committee Told
"If you don't poke the bear, he's going to eat your lunch," USW National Director Ken Neumann told the House of Commons committee on international trade.
Sign the Petition for Domestic Worker Rights
Please join Quebec Steelworkers in supporting the domestic workers’ rights campaign. Sign the parliamentary petition asking Canada to ratify the ILO Convention on Domestic Workers.
Our Unity. Our Strength: 2018 USW District 3 Conference - October 30 to November 1, Kamloops, BC
USW District 3 will be holdings its 2018 District Conference from October 30th to November 1st, at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre.
Canada Must Impose Retaliatory Tariffs Now: Ken Neumann on CBC
The Canadian government must act now to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports and to support Canadian workers affected by U.S. tariffs, USW National Director Ken Neumann says in an interview on CBC News Network.
Releases / Advisories
Federal Steel Measures a Needed Step: Steelworkers
The USW welcomes the federal government's announcement that it is commencing consultations on the steel safeguards and protection measures our union has been requesting for months,
Steelworkers Welcome Criminal Charges in Sudbury Worker’s Death
Company and owner face charges of criminal negligence causing the death of worker Rheal Dionne.
Steelworkers Make Significant Gains at Delta Airlines
New collective agreement includes wage increases making Delta employees the highest-paid in Canada.
Publications
USW Submission to Standing Committee on International Trade Re Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
USW's submission to the House of Commons advocates for immediate worker and industry supports absent a quick cancellation of the 232 tariffs.
USW Submission on U.S. Section 232 Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum Exports
In a submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Trade, USW National Director Ken Neumann calls for stronger action from the federal government in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum exports.
SOAR in Action - Spring 2018
Click here to download the Spring 2018 edition of SOAR in Action
USW Submission on Bill C-262 and UNDRIP
As part of USW’s ongoing efforts to engage in reconciliation, we support NDP MP Romeo Saganash’s private member’s bill.
SOAR in Action - Winter 2018
Click here to download the Winter 2018 edition of SOAR in Action
Submissions to the Review Panel under Section 3 of the BC Labour Relations Code
The world of work has changed dramatically over the last fifty years and our members have experienced these changes first-hand.
National Director's Update - March 2018
In this issue: Staying Focused on Solidarity • Stop Harassment • Ontario Election 2018 • Ombudsperson Needs Real Clout • NAFTA Must Defend Good Jobs • Aluminum Workers Fight Back • Potash Workers Standing Together • Arbitration Victory at Teck
Submission on the Canadian Forest Industry’s Secondary Supply Chain
On November 22nd, 2017, the USW appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources to testify on the factors affecting the Canadian forest industry’s secondary supply chain.