2019

USW Works to Safeguard Canadian Steel Jobs

USW is part of a coordinated industry effort to preserve good Canadian jobs in the steel sector, calling on the federal government to keep current steel industry safeguards in place.

Humanity Fund: Young Musicians of the World

Since 2016, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund supports the Young Musicians of the World music school in the Kitcisakik Anicinape First Nations community, near Val d’Or, Québec.

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.

SOAR leadership changes in District 6

Two recent organizational changes