Crisis Comes at Worst Time for Struggling Canadian Workers and Families

To keep our economy from total collapse, governments must focus on keeping workers employed and supporting those who are laid off or unable to work.

COVID-19 Resources for Workers

As the global pandemic coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads around the world, the new normal is changing every day. The United Steelworkers union is reaching out to share information and resources.

Joint USW Local Union Statement on Teck Temporary Slowdown March 23, 2020

United Steelworker (USW) local unions representing Teck employees at three mines and the smelter operations in British Columbia support the latest measures by Teck Resources to ensure health and safety of employees and communities and to combat COVID-19.

USW COVID-19 Demands to Federal and Provincial Governments

The United Steelworkers union calls on the federal government to immediately enact the following reforms to support workers and retirees during these uncertain times.

CORONAVIRUS: A Guide for USW Canadian Members

COVID-19, the disease caused by the new, or “novel” coronavirus, is spreading in Canada as of March 19, 2020.

Increased Federal Wage Subsidy Must Help All Workers: Steelworkers

“Restricting the subsidy will result in massive job losses across the country and will exacerbate this crisis.” - Ken Neumann

Federal Government’s Response for Workers to COVID-19 Is Woefully Insufficient: Steelworkers Union

The United Steelworkers calls for an increase to the employee wage subsidy to 80% as adopted in the U.K.

In Face of COVID-19 Pandemic, Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $220,000 to Food Banks Across Canada

To support the most vulnerable in our communities during COVID-19, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund is contributing $220,000 to 112 food banks and community food centres.

National Director's Update - February 2020

In this Issue: Making Our Case - and Winning • Pushing the Federal Government in 2020 • Government-Commissioned Review Recommends Strengthening Workplace Safety in B.C. • Leadership Changes for Quebec Steelworkers • more

SOAR in action - Winter 2020

SOAR in Action - Fall 2019

In this issue: The USW Cares: 2019 Jefferson Award Winners; new appointments to the SOAR Executive Board; and the latest news from the U.S. and Canada.

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.