News Articles
Why Hundreds Were Infected at the Cargill Meat Plant
The Cargill meat plant in High River Alberta has been the Canadian workplace with the highest incident of COVID-19 infection. A worker has died and the RCMP has opened an investigation into his death.
Launch of District 3 Women of Steel Network
We are excited to announce the launch of the District 3 Women of Steel Network! The Network is an opportunity for all sisters who want to connect with other sisters across Western Canada. This is not a committee and is open to all sisters to join.
Donna is Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety
Late last year, the USW launched an important new campaign: Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety. Local union leaders and activists are off to a running start in 2021.
December 2020 SHF Update
In November 2020, after eight years of struggle, SITRATERNIUM (Ternium International Guatemala Workers’ Union) finally got its first collective agreement
Machinerie Laurin’s Laval Unionized Workers Choose United Steelworkers
The forty or so workers employed by Machinerie Laurin in Laval have opted to join the United Steelworkers (USW). These workers manufacture industrial metal containers for waste materials.
Releases / Advisories
RCMP Launches Criminal Investigation into COVID-19 Death at Cargill
“The events leading up to the death of a worker at the Cargill meat processing plant are inexcusable and must be investigated through a criminal lens.” Stephen Hunt
Our New Year’s Resolution: Let’s Buy Canadian
It’s time that we demand all levels of government adopt Buy Canadian policies to protect Canadian jobs. It's disturbing that bridges, pipelines and other infrastructure projects are being built with imported steel. We must do better by buying local.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $10,000 to Alleviate Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia
“It is my hope that our support will help alleviate this crisis and encourage other progressive organizations to do the same so the world does not face another humanitarian disaster.” - Ken Neumann
Publications
USW Manufacturing Update – November 2020
The monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW Manufacturing Update – October 2020
This monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW Manufacturing Update – September 2020
This monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW Manufacturing Update – August 2020
This monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW@Work – September 2020
This issue features articles on Historic Upheaval, Heroic Solidarity - a message from National Director Ken Neumann, Worklife During a Pandemic – Members of the Steelworkers union share their experiences, Workers' Comp is a National Disgrace and more.
USW Manufacturing Update – July 2020
This monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW Manufacturing Update – June 2020
This monthly manufacturing report from the USW Research Department is a compilation of historical economic and sector data.
USW Submission on Time Limits Act (COVID-19)
The Steelworkers union has written to Justice Minister David Lametti defending the livelihoods and jobs of Canadian Steelworkers that will be negatively affected by the Time Limits Act (COVID-19).