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Ken Neumann’s Statement for International Women’s Day 2021
USW makes work and activism more accessible for women.
Take Action: Urge Your MP to Vote Yes to Pharmacare
Momentum is growing for NDP Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Julian’s private member’s bill, Bill C-213, An Act to Enact Pharmacare. Steelworkers can help.
What’s Your Work Story? Write for Our Times
Call for submissions for USW members to write your work story for Our Times magazine.
When it comes to building materials, Canada has a climate advantage to use (or lose)
New U.S. President Joe Biden has a USD $2-trillion plan to build America’s clean economy. That’s trillion with a t. The good news for us: when it comes to the carbon footprint of these construction materials, Canada has a unique advantage.
New Project Templates for the Family and Community Education Fund
Project templates from the Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) make planning and hosting Steelworker events easier!
Complicit in Laurentian Crisis, Province Must Step Up
Every step of the way, government representatives have been part of the disastrous, secretive and arbitrary decision-making at Laurentian that led to this crisis.
Eastern Ontario Women’s Committee Donates to Local Shelter
Thanks to the work of the USW Local 9211 Women’s Committee, a women’s shelter in Cornwall, Ont., received a $2,000 donation from the Steelworkers last December.
Steelworkers Support Laurentian University Students, Faculty and Staff Amid Financial Crisis
United Steelworkers union locals representing 12,000 university employees in Ontario call for immediate intervention by provincial and federal governments to stop scandalous insolvency proceedings at Laurentian University.
District 6 Virtual Black History Month Celebration
Join us for an exciting Black History Month virtual celebration on February 25 at 7 p.m. ET, hosted by the District 6 Human Rights Committee.
Launch of District 3 NextGen Network
We are excited to announce the launch of our second network, the District 3 NextGen Network. The NextGen Network was created to inspire and connect all of our young members (35 and under) from across Western Canada.
Marty Warren Statement for Black History Month
USW District 6 is pleased to continue its annual tradition of celebrating Black History month this February, virtually.
Unity and Strength for Forestry Workers – ACT NOW!
Right now, thousands of USW members and forestry workers could be in danger of losing their livelihoods. Decisions are being made that could affect the future of the forestry employment industry in British Columbia.
Quebec’s Bill 59 Is UNACCEPTABLE!
Allegedly aimed at reforming occupational health and safety, Quebec's Bill 59 will turn back the clock on workers’ rights and protections.
Workers in a Pandemic Need More Than Being Told to ‘Just Stay Home’
In this opinion article in iPolitics, USW National Director Ken Neumann writes about why workers need more than just well-meaning words to stay home and safe during the pandemic.
Ken Neumann Statement for Black History Month
In our union’s proud history of promoting and supporting equality, Steelworkers celebrate Black History Month each February.
Why Hundreds Were Infected at the Cargill Meat Plant
The Cargill meat plant in High River Alberta has been the Canadian workplace with the highest incident of COVID-19 infection. A worker has died and the RCMP has opened an investigation into his death.
Launch of District 3 Women of Steel Network
We are excited to announce the launch of the District 3 Women of Steel Network! The Network is an opportunity for all sisters who want to connect with other sisters across Western Canada. This is not a committee and is open to all sisters to join.
Donna is Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety
Late last year, the USW launched an important new campaign: Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety. Local union leaders and activists are off to a running start in 2021.
December 2020 SHF Update
In November 2020, after eight years of struggle, SITRATERNIUM (Ternium International Guatemala Workers’ Union) finally got its first collective agreement
Machinerie Laurin’s Laval Unionized Workers Choose United Steelworkers
The forty or so workers employed by Machinerie Laurin in Laval have opted to join the United Steelworkers (USW). These workers manufacture industrial metal containers for waste materials.