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Westray Lessons Still Not Learned in Nova Scotia: Steelworkers’ Director Marty Warren
“No one, especially family members, should have to resort to filing a freedom-of-information request to find out the details of a loved one’s death.” - Marty Warren
Steelworkers’ Settlement at Long-Term Care Facility Improves Conditions, Wages and Benefits
“Our members are experiencing more and more stress as they deal with changing workloads, increased patient acuity and government austerity.” - Marty Warren
United Steelworkers Files Complaint with International Labour Organization Against Quebec Government
Premier François Legault’s interference in negotiations at ABI aluminum smelter violates ILO conventions and declarations, USW says.
USW Looks to Consult, Contribute to Solutions
Ken Neumann Statement on the MMIWG National Inquiry Final Report
New Training Brings Awareness on How to Address Mental Health Challenges
Members at Scapa Tapes in Renfrew, Ontario recently participated in a mental health training session offered and negotiated by the union.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $58,950 to Support Disaster Recovery Here and Abroad
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund has contributed $58,950 to support victims of natural and human-made disasters that have deeply impacted communities across the globe in 2019.
Ken Neumann’s statement on the occasion of June 21, National Indigenous Day
We’re watching the Senate and the federal government to see if they will pass Bill C-262 into law, so that Canada can adopt and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Community Rally to Support Brunswick Smelter Workers
“This rally sends a message to Glencore that they should return to the bargaining table and negotiate a settlement.”
Steelworkers Welcome New Legislation, Urge Renewed Safeguards
“Canadian workers and producers need an unequivocal commitment from the federal government that it will defend our industry.”
Marty Warren Statement for Pride Month
June is the month to celebrate these milestones and recognize the victories of the past. It is also a month to contemplate the struggles that are still ahead. We need to continue to fight the stigma that often affects members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Ken Neumann Statement for Pride Month
In June this year, Steelworkers from all across Canada join with LGBT communities to celebrate Pride Month.
Sudbury Home Care Workers Locked Out by CarePartners
"This company wants to extract more profit from public funds by putting the squeeze on a small group of women who want decent wages and working conditions.”
United Steelworkers Welcomes Criminal Charges Against Kiewit Construction in Death of Sam Fitzpatrick
Kiewit and two supervisors each face one count of criminal negligence causing death.
NDP Climate Plan Protects our Planet and our Jobs – Steelworkers
The NDP climate plan is the most comprehensive environmental platform of any of the parties. It is worker-oriented and jobs-centred. Our members want to be involved in the decision-making, and this plan specifically mentions working with labour.
United Steelworkers Announces Changes in Leadership
International President Leo W. Gerard among four USW leaders announcing retirements.
SOAR/ORME members stand in Solidarity with the locked out workers at ABI
The Grand Solidarity March held May 25 in Trois- Rivieres drew thousands of supporters from almost every union in Canada and leaders and supporters from across the world.
Solidarity March Supports Locked-Out ABI Workers
Wave of solidarity breaks out in Trois-Rivières as thousands demand negotiated resolution to ABI lockout.
Canadian and U.S. Steelworkers Rally at Hecla Mining AGM
Steelworkers and other members of the B.C. labour community will join striking miners from Idaho today in a demonstration at Hecla Mining Company's annual general meeting, to protest Hecla's anti-labour practices.
Glencore Must Back Up Its Goodwill Pledge to Locked-Out Workers
“Glencore’s New Brunswick employees should have the same rights, protections and working conditions as its other Canadian workers.”
United Steelworkers Welcomes Tariffs Deal, Urges Strong Measures to Protect Canadian Steel
“Our union pushed hard for these tariffs to be lifted. Now we need strong measures to stabilize our market and defend our steel sector from predatory foreign trade practices." - Ken Neumann