News Articles
Election 2019 Voting Guide
Steelworkers make a difference when we vote! Visit the Steelworkers Vote Election 2019 website for Steelworkers Vote election materials to share with members, links to connect to your local NDP campaign, Elections Canada information and more.
District 6 Council Partners with Ontario Agency on Worker Training and Recruitment
Richard Leblanc’s work on the District 6 Health Care Council has shown him many things, including the dire need for more health care workers in Ontario—specifically, more personal support workers (PSWs).
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Supports the Rebuilding of the Casual Workers Advice Office, Destroyed During Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund has contributed $3,000 to rebuild the Casual Workers Advice Office in Johannesburg, which was ransacked and looted during the most recent wave of xenophobic violence that has taken place in the country.
Health Care Worker Spotlight: Misty Lafond Finds Voice in Union as an Organizer
Misty Lafond first became involved with the union four years ago, in 2015, when the previous unit chair asked her to attend her first shop steward training.
Steelworkers Union Takes Aim at Federal Liberals Ahead of Fall Vote
The USW plans to focus its ad campaign against the Liberals in key Ontario ridings, using television and radio ads to paint Trudeau as betraying campaign vows from 2015.
Releases / Advisories
Sudbury Airport Security Guards Join Steelworkers
Workers form union after being forced to pay for uniforms, health and safety training and licensing costs.
Aramark Employees in Labrador City Join United Steelworkers
Workers join USW after Aramark imposed significant wage cuts and other regressive measures after securing IOC contract.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $5,000 to Support Victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas
The Bahamas suffered greatly because of this catastrophe, and our hope is that our contribution will help with the reconstruction efforts.
Publications
USW@Work – October 2019
Special election issue including election report card, leader profiles, candidate profiles, activists and a voting guide. More articles include: New USW International President • Our Heroes Leo & Carol • ABI Workers Ratify • Hot Edict, more
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