Brian Corcoran Wins 2018 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-SA1, 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.

USW Takes Part in Week of Solidarity with Garment Workers in Bangladesh

As part of a worldwide week of solidarity, USW urges Bangladesh to respect labour rights and to stop repression against garment workers.

What Happened to (Real) Wage Growth?

Health Care Workers Council Welcomes 120 New Members

Workers at Chartwell St. Albert Retirement Residence, who work as LPNs, aides, dietary technicians, and more, received their union certification last month after overwhelming support for the organizing effort.

University Staff Approve New Innovative, Secure Pension Plan – Steelworkers

Working together, we are bringing in an innovative pension plan that achieves our goals: a sustainable and resilient defined benefit plan that will provide strong, dependable retirement income for members, both in the near term and for future generations.

Restart of Pointe-Noire Pellet Plant Proposed

"Bedrock Industries has informed us of its intention to relaunch the plant and its desire to negotiate a collective agreement."

ABI Backs Out of Anticipated Negotiations in 13-Month Lockout

“ABI seems to be looking for a pretext to break off negotiations. This raises questions about its genuine willingness to negotiate in good faith."

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.

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

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USW Submission on U.S. Section 232 Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum Exports

In a submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Trade, USW National Director Ken Neumann calls for stronger action from the federal government in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum exports.

SOAR in Action - Spring 2018

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