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SHF Update – December 2021
Between despair and resilience – solidarite ak Ayiti (solidarity with Haiti)!
SHF Update – September 2021
Empowering women for economic development
Emergency measures needed to address the health care staffing crisis
Ontario’s hospitals, long-term care (LTC) and home care services face critical and growing staffing crises.
New alliance calls for compensation reform
The Occupational Disease Reform Alliance (ODRA), made up of clusters of workers experiencing work-related illnesses, is calling on the Ontario government to fix the broken Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) system.
Pride, hope and optimism this holiday season
"As I reflect on my pending retirement as USW National Director, I am more proud than ever of our collective efforts to advance workers’ rights and build a better society." – Ken Neumann
Steelworkers union joins drive for labour rights accountability at world’s largest money manager
Unions are holding pension fund and money managers accountable. Workers’ capital must not undermine workers’ rights around the globe.
Hawkesbury Volunteer Firefighters solidify gains in new contract
Hawkesbury Volunteer Firefighters in Eastern Ontario have ratified a new collective agreement that provides across-the-board 2% wage increases.
News@6 – December 2021
In this issue: Director Warren signs off with gratitude • Workers in the Legislature • Bargaining successes • Barrie Steelworkers make great neighbours • Sault Ste. Marie Steelworkers mark first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation • more
Ken Neumann statement for International Human Rights Day
Each year on December 10th, the United Steelworkers observe Human Rights Day. The recognition of human rights is at the core of Steelworker values and activism.
Ken Neumann’s statement for December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Union education and political action are two ways to help end the violence.
2021 USW Cares District 6 Jefferson Award winner, Local Union 9329
USW Local Union 9329 represents the service workers and registered nurses of a long-term care home in a rural area of Ontario.
Breastfeeding and mining belong together
At the Highland Valley Copper mine in B.C., parents returning to work from maternity and parental leave get safe places provided by the employer where they can express and store breast milk, an initiative of the local's Women's Committee.
2021 USW Cares, District 5 Jefferson Award winner, Denis Grenier
Denis Grenier of Local 9996 has been selected as District 5’s 2021 USW Cares Jefferson Award recipient for founding the non-profit Cancer Fermont.
2021 USW Cares, District 3 Jefferson Award winner, Laura Drennan
United Steelworkers (USW) member Laura Drennan of Logan Lake, B.C., has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 USWCares Jefferson Award for Western Canada for her long-time community service.
Steelworkers negotiate across-the-board improvements at bearings manufacturer
Members of USW Local 9042-23 have ratified a new five-year collective agreement that brings across-the board improvements for 114 workers at NTN Bearing in Mississauga, Ont.
Every Child Matters – Chaque enfant compte
Quebec Steelworkers are honouring and recognizing Sept. 30 – the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
A Fair Deal for Valley Manor Employees
Facing Fossil Fuels’ Future: Challenges and Opportunities for Workers in Canada’s Energy and Labour Transitions
University ‘Dons’ Achieve Historic First Contract
Collective agreement brings fairness, equity and a real voice in the workplace that were long overdue for a unique group of workers.
Oct. 26 – Steelworkers Talk Politics – Engaging Hearts and Minds: Voter Engagement and our Union
All Steelworkers are invited to join our next Steelworkers Talk Politics online event, where we have a chance to informally exchange ideas and opinions about political issues of the day.