Neo-Liberals Are Not the Answer to Growing Populism

This data shows what we all know: Canadians are increasingly worried about their financial situation. However, we should not be framing this as an “affordability crisis.” The real frame is growing inequality and wage stagnation.

USW Works to Safeguard Canadian Steel Jobs

USW is part of a coordinated industry effort to preserve good Canadian jobs in the steel sector, calling on the federal government to keep current steel industry safeguards in place.

Humanity Fund: Young Musicians of the World

Since 2016, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund supports the Young Musicians of the World music school in the Kitcisakik Anicinape First Nations community, near Val d’Or, Québec.

Brian Corcoran Wins 2017 Lynn Williams Award

Brian Corcoran is well-known for his selfless service to others. He has served as President of his Canadian Legion Branch as well as President of SOAR Chapter 6-SA2, where he keeps members informed of political and social issues and activism.

Health Care Activists Advocate Universal Pharmacare on Parliament Hill

More than 100 public health care advocates, including members of the United Steelworkers, visited MPs on Parliament Hill last week to push for universal public pharmacare.

Quebec Labour Minister Proposes Settlement in 15-Month ABI Lockout

USW Welcomes B.C. Government Review of WorkSafeBC Actions In Sawmill Explosions

The United Steelworkers' "Stop The Killing, Enforce The Law" campaign has been focused on lobbying governments at every level to protect the health and safety of all workers and ensuring that the Westray Law is applied when appropriate.

The United Steelworkers Dismisses Government Announcement and Renews Calls for Independent Ombudsperson

USW reacts angrily to appointment of a special advisor, without the powers of an effective ombudsperson, to address long-standing human rights concerns related to Canadian corporate behaviour overseas.

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.

SOAR in Action - Fall 2018

In this issue: Retired Steelworkers turns grief into good and wins national Jefferson Award; updates from chapters across the U.S. and Canada; A special tribute to Bea Lumpkin on her century of activism; and more.

The USW Fights for All Canadian Steel and Aluminum Workers

Faced with absurd American ‘national security’ tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products, only the United Steelworkers has consistently stood up for our members and all workers in Canada’s steel and aluminum industries.

National Director's Update – September 2018

In this issue: Our International Strength • Two New Steelworkers Elected MPPs in Ontario • Northern B.C. Forestry Workers Provide Strong Mandate As Bargaining Continues • Battle to Defend Steel and Aluminum • ABI's Bad Faith

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.

SOAR in Action - Summer 2018

Click here to download the Summer 2018 edition of SOAR in Action