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August 24 – Steelworkers Talk Politics – Focus on Long-term Care
Register to join the online discussion on Long-term Care for the next Steelworkers Talk Politics event on Tuesday, August 24.
News@6 – Summer 2021
In this issue: • Health Care Workers Launch New Campaign for LTC • Staying Strong in Times of Struggle • Steelworkers' Groundbreaking Activism • NDP's Jagmeet Singh Sits Down with News@6 • Bargaining and Organizing Successes • More
This summer, the Family & Community Education Fund is accepting large-scale project submissions on a rolling basis!
Send us your large project submissions any time over the summer! As always, there are no deadlines to submit to the FCEF for projects under $5,000.
Liberals failed to protect steelworkers caught in green shift
The Liberals failed to engage Algoma workers, and their union, in developing a clear transition plan that includes a long-term commitment to keep jobs in the community.
Union Wins Fair Agreement in Struggle Against Pandemic Profiteer
Through solidarity and determination, USW Local 8300 members won a fair agreement and a retroactive wage increase in their struggle against pandemic profiteer, Rexplas.
2021 Steelworkers Vote Courses – More Dates Added
Apply now for Steelworkers Vote schools in September and October. Our virtual and in-person campaign schools will prepare you to get active in the next federal election.
Security Officers Win Fair Contract at Elements Casino Flamboro
Security officers at Elements Casino Flamboro in Dundas, Ont., have overcome unfair treatment by their employer and won a first contract that saves their unionized jobs.
Neumann and Cobden: Green procurement could boost Canada-U.S. relations
"Both the steel sector's low carbon emissions, and the good, unionized jobs it provides, should give Canadian-made steel a clear advantage in U.S. plans."
Statement on the Devastating Wildfire in Lytton, B.C.
After setting all-time Canadian heat records, a devastating wildfire has destroyed 90% of the village of Lytton, B.C. USW District 3 has received reports from USW Local 7619 that multiple homes of Steelworkers have been lost in the wildfire.
Statement From USW District 3 On The Discovery Of Unmarked Graves At Residential School Sites
The United Steelworkers union in District 3 is heartbroken and horrified by the discovery of over 1,000 unmarked graves of children and adults at residential school sites in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia over the past month.
Living Next Door to Genocide
"The news of the discovery of 751 unmarked graves near that Marieval “school” fills me with profound grief and makes me reflect." – USW National Director Ken Neumann
Taking Steps Toward Reconciliation at the Bargaining Table
In June, Steelworkers celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, and the rich history of the many Indigenous Peoples of this land throughout the entire month.
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United Steelworkers Endorses Larry Rousseau for CLC Executive Vice-President
The United Steelworkers union (USW) is pleased to announce its endorsement of Larry Rousseau for re-election as Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Labour Congress.
USW Denounces Religious Hate Crime in London, Ont., Calls for Action
Steelworkers express our grief and send condolences to the family of those who died, and best wishes for the young survivor. We call on governments at all levels to strengthen laws related to race and religious hatred.
USW Expresses Rage and Sadness at the Islamophobic Hate Crime in London
The USW is expressing its deep condolences to the loved ones of the family who were the targets of an anti-Muslim hate crime, in London, Ontario, as well as the Muslim community who are yet again in mourning and feeling the impacts of this hate.
Pride 2021 Is Here!
District 6 Director Marty Warren's statement for Pride 2021
USW Celebrates Pride 2021 and Launches National Guide on Transitioning at Work
USW Canadian National Director Ken Neumann's Statement for Pride 2021.
Residential School Cemeteries: Grief and Truth
Ken Neumann’s statement for June, National Indigenous History Month.
Got the Shot: Steelworkers happy, relieved to receive COVID-19 vaccines
As vaccinations across the country ramp up, we talked to some Steelworkers working in health care about their experiences and what being vaccinated means for them.