Steelworkers Make Gains in 9th Straight Successful Contract with Goldcorp

Timmins Steelworkers mark 27 years of successful collective bargaining and labour peace.

Steelworkers Ratify Contract at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

New agreement addresses pension challenges, increases wages and recognizes impact of domestic violence and mental health issues on the workplace.

Steelworkers' Taxi Workers Council Will Provide Strong Voice for Taxi Workers in Western Canada

The United Steelworkers (USW) commitment to providing a strong voice for taxi workers has taken a significant step forward today with the creation of the District 3 Taxi Workers Council
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Nanticoke Steelworker Norm Jamison Made History with NDP in 1990

"He was a fierce defender of his constituents and a strong voice for the local economy."

CEZinc Steelworkers in Australia to Build Labour Solidarity

delegation of Quebec Steelworkers representing striking employees at the CEZinc refinery in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is in Australia building a solidarity campaign for workers under attack by multinational resource giant Glencore.
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We’re Not In It For the Money: Counselling Staff on Strike for Fair Contract

Counselling staff at Sudbury Counselling centre are not at work – they’re outside the building delivering apologies to their clients, while on strike for a fair contract.

New Collective Agreement for Safety Agents

Three years after getting their union certified, the Raglan mine security officers, near Katinniq in the far north of Quebec, finally have a new employment contract.

Regina Cabs Ignoring City Bylaw Change, Taxi Drivers Blocked from Using City-Issued Licences

“This move by Regina Cabs is a slap in the face to the public, taxi drivers and Regina City Council.”

Steelworkers Issue Joint NAFTA Statement at Trinational Labour Summit

A renegotiated NAFTA must reverse the erosion of economic security, raise living and working conditions for all and provide broad, effective and enforceable labour rights.

McIntyre Powder Miners Deserve More, Says Steelworkers

Miners were forced to inhale McIntyre Powder from the 1940s to the 1970s. Now, they’re suffering and they’re dying. So this funding to expand assessment is something. But it’s not enough.

CEZinc Strikers Overwhelmingly Reject Company Offer

The 371 Steelworkers at the CEZinc refinery have been on strike since Feb. 12 to defend their working conditions and pensions against company demands for concessions.

Steelworkers Cautiously Optimistic over Stelco Investment Plans

“We are hopeful it will result in new investments and commitments to workers and pensioners in our communities.” - Marty Warren

USW Congratulates Jagmeet Singh, New Federal NDP Leader

In a letter to Singh on behalf of Steelworkers, USW National Director Ken Neumann expressed excitement about Singh's leadership and the tremendous energy and enthusiasm the new leader brings to our proud and principled party.

Quebec Must Not Give In to Uber Threats: Steelworkers

“Everywhere it goes, Uber tries to force governments to bend to its demands and to destroy existing systems by way of unfair competition.”

Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $25,000 to Hurricane Irma Relief in Caribbean

“Once again it is the poorest communities that will have the greatest difficulty recovering and re-establishing livelihoods. It is an all-too-familiar pattern.” - Ken Neumann

With Many Employees Already Near Poverty Line, Freedom Mobile Threatens Lockout of Windsor Workers

“Comfortable Shaw executives in Calgary are menacing low-paid Windsor employees with a threatened lockout – it is outrageous.” - USW National Director Ken Neumann

Steelworkers: NAFTA Has Been a Failure and Requires Stronger Rules of Origin in Renegotiations

“NAFTA negotiations must advance and protect the interests of North American workers by significantly strengthened regional ‘rules of origin’ requirements.” - Ken Neumann

Steelworkers Step Up Global Campaign Against Glencore

Quebec Steelworkers meet Glencore workers' representatives from around the world to build support for CEZinc strikers.

USW supports Bill C-262 on United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People

Bill C-262 is a unique opportunity for Canada to move towards a true nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples, says Ken Neumann.

Steelworkers Improve Wages, Job Security, Conditions at U of T

4,300 Steelworkers at the University of Toronto make real gains in concession-free contract.