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Victoria University workers push back all concessions with new deal
Victoria University education workers in Toronto have ratified a new collective agreement that pushed back all concessions through strong solidarity amongst members.
Take Ontario Forward
On June 2 fight back with us. Pledge to vote for the Ontario NDP.
Optimism, gratitude and pride in our union
Message from Myles Sullivan, USW District 6 Director
Grassroots activists are the strength of our union
Message from USW District 5 Director Dominic Lemieux
Building a stronger future for Western Canada
Message from USW District 3 Director Scott Lunny
Community action builds bargaining support
The members of USW Local 9211-14 sent a message to their employer and a provincial board of arbitration that was meeting to decide the outcome of their collective agreement. The employer wanted concessions, and the workers fought back.
Workers across Canada turn to USW
From hotels to sawmills and long-term care homes to call centres, workers in virtually every sector of the economy are turning to the Steelworkers union to help improve their working and living standards.
Remembering the tragic loss of Steelworkers in B.C. sawmill explosions
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the deadly explosions at the Babine Forest Products sawmill near Burns Lake, and at Lakeland Mills in Prince George.
Atlantic Screeners: Bargaining for post-pandemic gains
Two USW local unions are covered under one agreement and they are heading to the bargaining table with Securitas this spring. The USW represents airport screeners in all three districts in Canada.
Uranium miner’s daughter “breaks the trail” for victims of McIntyre Powder
A decade-long campaign led by the daughter of a deceased uranium miner has led to victory for workers struck by Parkinson’s disease after being subjected to aluminum dust inhalation “treatments” in their jobs.
Bargaining successes
From laundry workers to university employees and ski resort staff to child-care providers, Steelworkers in virtually every sector of Canada’s economy are negotiating good collective agreements to improve their working and living standards.
Let’s Raise the Bar on women’s health and safety
Most workplaces and safety equipment have been designed to suit male workers. When we take women into account, we make workplaces safer.
Steelworkers argue landmark international trade case
USW files first union-led trade complaint in Canada, leading to anti-dumping investigation.
Health and safety struggle continues in Quebec
Quebec Steelworkers are mobilizing to resist the harmful effects of regressive health and safety legislation passed by the right-wing Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government.
Victory on the picket lines!
Two groups of Steelworkers make big gains after taking the ultimate stand.
Building on the union’s strong legacy
On March 1, international and district officers of the United Steelworkers were sworn into office in a ceremony at the USW headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA.
Let's do better for Ontario – Election 2022
It’s time we did better in Ontario. Voting for better means voting for the Ontario NDP in the June 2022 election. It means voting out the failed government of Doug Ford and the Ontario Progressive Conservatives (PCs).
3rd National Gathering of Indigenous Steelworkers
Message from National Director Marty Warren calling for registrations for the third National Gathering for Indigenous Steelworkers, October 5-6, 2022 at the historic Machine Shop building in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.
Steelworker Summer 2022—Safe at home in District 6
USW Local Unions who contribute to the Family & Community Education Fund are encouraged to apply to the Fund with a proposal to hire one or more students in the summer of 2022.
USW District 6 Steelworker Summer 2022
A wonderful opportunity for children and grandchildren of USW members.