2020
Director Warren: Take action on the racist attack in east Toronto
Ontario Director Marty Warren has written to Mayor John Tory, Ward 19 City Councillor Brad Bradford and the Toronto Police Services Board in response to a racist attack that happened to USW Local 1998 member Mark Austin and his partner Candace Zinkweg.
USW Social Media Comment Policy: Let's talk, respectfully
Our union was founded in 1942 with a sacred principle that still guides us today: all are welcome. With that being said, we wanted to remind everyone of our official USW comment policy for our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube pages.
Steelworkers and Mosaic Forest Management Reach Landmark Agreements
“These landmark agreements, once ratified, will bring increased certainty for approximately 650 of our union members on Vancouver Island.”
Amazonian communities at risk: documenting the harsh reality of the Kukama People of Peru in the context of COVID-19
In May, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund has contributed close to $38,000 to five organizations to address the emergency needs of workers and communities to help overcome some of the most-pressing challenges of the COVID-19 around the world.
Canada Emergency Response Benefit Extended by Eight Weeks
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has been extended from 16 to 24 weeks.
The Jury Is In: Unconstitutional Attacks on Workers’ Rights Must End
The latest in a long line of court rulings strikes down another ‘draconian’ violation of collective bargaining rights guaranteed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Special COVID-19 Update: June 2020
This June edition focusses on the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity (BCWS).
Director Warren to Solicitor General: Take Action and Ensure Fairness for Security Guards
USW District 6 Director Marty Warren has written an open letter to Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, urging the Ontario government pay security guards the $4 per hour frontline worker pandemic wage top-up.
Help Save Child Care and Early Learning
Help save early learning and child care. Sign on to support Canada’s three national child care organizations that have developed a plan to sustain early learning and child care through the pandemic.
Pandemic Exposes Urgent Need for Reforms for Workers, all Canadians: Ken Neumann
USW National Director Ken Neumann appears on Sauga 960 AM radio to advocate for critical issues for workers and all Canadians during the pandemic.
Apply by June 30: Activist Initiates Family and Community Education Fund Project in Sudbury
The Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) supported a Sudbury project that is an example of how the fund can help develop young leaders in the union while serving the local’s goals of greater community connection.
USW Condemns Anti-Black Racism and Racist Violence
The United Steelworkers union in Canada condemns anti-Black racism in all its forms and the racist violence that has occurred on both sides of the border. Our union stands in solidarity with Black communities around the globe.
Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Resources
The United Steelworkers union in Canada and the United States unequivocally condemns the racism and racist violence that has occurred in the last number of weeks on both sides of the border.
We Must Keep Indigenous Issues on Political Agenda: Ken Neumann’s Statement for June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day
Let’s mark June 21, National Indigenous People’s Day, by committing to keep issues of key concern to Indigenous peoples at the top of Canada’s political agenda during and after the pandemic.
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund Takes the EMPOWER & ENACT Challenge
The activities of Canadian corporations and their suppliers have been linked to human rights abuses and environmental damage across the world.
Apply by June 30: Family and Community Education Fund Can Support Pandemic Projects
Are members of your local feeling stressed and having trouble juggling daily tasks and responsibilities during COVID-19? Maybe the USW Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) can help.
Share Your COVID-19 Work Experience
A national survey has been launched to document and analyze the experiences of workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Website Tracks Anti-Asian Racism
A new website – Fight COVID Racism – is a way for individuals to share their experiences of racism.
Federal Government Delays Release of National Action Plan on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
The Trudeau government is postponing the release of the action plan promised for June, one year after the release of the national inquiry’s final report.
COVID-19 Won’t Stop Steel Pride: Marty Warren’s Statement for Pride Month
June is Pride month: a time to celebrate with our LGBTQ2SIA+ community.