2020
USW Mourns the Passing of Former District 6 Director Harry Hynd
It brings our union great sadness to advise that former District 6 Director Harry Hynd passed away on December 29 in Hamilton, with his beloved wife Margaret at his side. Harry was 87 and had been struggling with his health for many years.
Canadian Labour Movement Condemns State Force Violence Against Colombian Trade Union Leaders
"We unequivocally condemn the violence being perpetrated by state forces against trade union leaders, human rights defenders and oppressed communities."
Steelworkers National Aboriginal Committee Online Connecting Circles for 2021
The USW National Aboriginal Committee is hosting a series on online Connecting Circles in 2021. These events allow us to stay in touch and assure all Steelworkers that our union is committed to advancing Indigenous rights, in workplace and in society.
Amidst Historic Upheaval, Steelworkers' Solidarity Endures
A message from the National Director, Ken Neumann.
National Survey on Workplace Violence and Harassment
Harassment and violence are a serious health and safety issue that have no place in the workplace. We need to do something about it. If you work, take part in this new national survey.
Ken Neumann Statement for International Human Rights Day
Each year on December 10, the United Steelworkers observe Human Rights Day. The day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations.
USW District 6 Statement for December 6
Remembering and creating advocacy for December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
USW NextGen Panel Tomorrow - and we've added an exciting new speaker!
If you haven’t already, please register for our next event in the USW NextGen Committee web series happening tomorrow, when we welcome our panelists: Hamnah Shahid, Jared Ong, Nathan Allen and Maddi Genn.
News@6 – Winter 2020
In this issue: • Long-term Fixes for Long-term Care Workers • Unions Challenge Racism • Forestry Campaign Making Progress on Softwood Lumber Dispute, EI Reforms • Seeking Justice for Occupational Disease Victims • Bargaining Successes • More
USW NextGen invites you to join our new web series – starting with a Virtual Movie Night tomorrow!
The USW NextGen Committee is hosting three consecutive Tuesday events (starting tomorrow) to give a space for the incredible young members of our union to connect, share their experiences and have some fun!
Child and Youth Education Content Creator – Due January 31, 2021
The USW, through its Family & Community Education Fund (FCEF), is seeking proposals from qualified applicants to develop age-appropriate educational activities for children up to 17 years old.
Canada’s Labour Unions Could Play Big Role in Efforts to Avert ‘Buy American’ Rules
"We're going to be a voice, and rightfully so," said Ken Neumann, national director of the United Steelworkers in Canada, 225,000 of whose 850,000 North American members live and work north of the border.
New FCEF Family Care Reimbursement Program
The USW’s Family & Community Education Fund (FCEF) has launched an important new family care reimbursement program.
Ken Neumann’s Statement for December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Federal government must create a national action plan on violence against women, implement national inquiry report
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund wants to know what you think!
Please help us better understand the outreach of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund to USW members by filling a short multiple-choice answers survey!
Standing Up for Steel at Gerdau in Whitby, ON
It’s not too much to ask all our politicians to Stand Up for Canadian Steel, says John Catto, president, USW Local 6571.
Solidarity Statement in Support of the People of Belarus
The United Steelworkers union in Canada, representing more than 225,000 workers in mining and many other sectors of the economy, are deeply concerned about the brutal violence and repression against the people of Belarus.
USW Rejects Endorsement of Former Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau for OECD Role
Late on October 30, the CLC, without consulting any union affiliate, announced a joint endorsement with the business lobby group, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of former Finance Minister Bill Morneau for the role of Secretary General of the OECD.
Join us for our National Campaign Launch: Raising the Bar on Women's Health and Safety
Raising the Bar is an exciting new USW campaign to act on women’s health and safety concerns and amplify women’s voices in the workplace.
Some Starbucks Locations Consider Unionizing Following Complaints of Overwork, Lack of Protection
Discontent among front-line Starbucks workers who say they are overworked and not adequately protected from the pandemic has led to new efforts to unionize, with one location already taking the leap and others hoping to join it.