News Articles
Taking Steps Toward Reconciliation at the Bargaining Table
In June, Steelworkers celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, and the rich history of the many Indigenous Peoples of this land throughout the entire month.
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Sign up to be notified when we schedule the next course dates for Steelworkers Vote, a three-day online course to prepare Steelworkers to be active during the next federal election.
United Steelworkers Endorses Larry Rousseau for CLC Executive Vice-President
The United Steelworkers union (USW) is pleased to announce its endorsement of Larry Rousseau for re-election as Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Labour Congress.
USW Denounces Religious Hate Crime in London, Ont., Calls for Action
Steelworkers express our grief and send condolences to the family of those who died, and best wishes for the young survivor. We call on governments at all levels to strengthen laws related to race and religious hatred.
USW Expresses Rage and Sadness at the Islamophobic Hate Crime in London
The USW is expressing its deep condolences to the loved ones of the family who were the targets of an anti-Muslim hate crime, in London, Ontario, as well as the Muslim community who are yet again in mourning and feeling the impacts of this hate.
Releases / Advisories
Quebec Court of Appeal Confirms Equal Pay Principle for Student Workers
Court ruling is a victory for the Steelworkers union’s campaign for student workers’ rights.
Steelworkers Welcome Workers from The Wellington Retirement Residence
The United Steelworkers (USW) is excited to welcome 80 workers from The Wellington Retirement Residence in Medicine Hat, Alta., who have voted overwhelmingly to join the union.
Steelworkers Reject Vale’s Concessionary Offer, Call for Good-Faith Negotiations as Strike Continues
USW Local 6500 members vote by an 87% majority to reject Vale’s demands for similar concessions that initially provoked the strike on June 1.
Publications
USW Manufacturing Update – April 2021
The monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW@Work – June 2021
In this issue: Message from USW National Director Ken Neumann – Reflecting on my years as a Steelworker • Steelworker solidarity with global garment workers • Raising the Bar on Women's Health and Safety • more
USW Remarks to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance re Bill C-30, Budget Implementation
USW National Director Ken Neumann appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance on May 20, to speak about Bill C-30, the Budget Implementation Act.
USW Manufacturing Update – March 2021
The monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
Submission to the Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly Regarding Bill 254 - Protecting Ontario Elections Act, 2021
Submission of the United Steelworkers Union - District 6
USW Manufacturing Update – February 2021
The monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW Manufacturing Update – January 2021
The monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
National Director's Update – February 2021
In this issue: Steelworkers Instil Pride and Hope for 2021 • Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety • Remembering Harry Hynd • Shameful Reforms – Quebec's Bill 59 • Stand Up for Steel, Forestry is for Everyone, and more