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Joint Statement Calling on Canada to End Sterilization without Consent
The United Steelworkers is one of 72 organizations to endorse a joint statement calling for government action to #DefendConsent and end #ForcedSterilization of Indigenous women in Canada.
Ken Neumann Statement for International Human Rights Day, December 10th, 2018.
Each year on December 10th, the United Steelworkers observe Human Rights Day. The day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations.
Marty Warren Statement for International Human Rights Day, December 10th, 2018.
Each year on December 10th, the United Steelworkers observe International Human Rights Day. The day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $188,330 to 112 Food Banks Across Canada
“We are very proud to contribute to food banks and community food centres where members of the United Steelworkers live and work.” - Ken Neumann
Parliamentarians Must Defend Canadians in Wake of Trudeau’s USMCA Sellout
“Canadians are right to question how much worse things have to get before this government takes decisive action to defend their interests. What will it take?” - Ken Neumann
A Lockout Is Not an ‘Act of God:’ Rally Supports ABI Workers
“A lockout is a deliberate decision by an employer to force workers to accept lower working and living standards.”
Ken Neumann’s Statement for December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
On December 6, we remember the women murdered at Montreal’s École Polytechnique, and all women whose lives have been taken by those who put no value on them.
Marty Warren's Statement for December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
In the labour movement, we have a saying: “Mourn, then organize.” This saying is very relevant as we mark December 6, the day to remember the women murdered at Montreal’s École Polytechnique and all women lost to violence.
GM Workers Need Real Action to Defend Their Jobs
“Everything about this callous decision is unacceptable. It requires a powerful response from the federal and provincial governments to support these families.” - Ken Neumann
Liberals’ Trampling of Workers’ Rights Is the Cause, Not the Solution to Canada Post Dispute
“The Liberals' willingness to enact back-to-work legislation is not a solution to a problem, it is the cause of the problem.” - Ken Neumann
Marty Warren Statement for November 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 20 is the day the world recognizes as Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Stephen Hunt Statement on USW Member's Death at Elkview Mine
Statement of condolences and support for USW member's family and co-workers following workplace fatality at B.C. mine.
Make ‘Retirees First’ an Election Issue: Steelworkers
“The legislative principles that should be supported by all MPs are ones that protect workers.” - Ken Neumann
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley to Speak to Steelworkers at Conference in Kamloops
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley will address members of the United Steelworkers from across Western Canada at the USW District 3 Conference in Kamloops, B.C., on Wednesday, October 31.
No USMCA Before Tariffs Lifted: Steelworkers
“Canada must stand up for tens of thousands of Canadian families whose livelihoods are at stake.” - Ken Neumann
Civic Strike Leaders From Colombia to Visit Canada
A high-level delegation of three Colombian social leaders will be in Canada from Oct. 25 to Nov. 9, 2018. These leaders represent the Buenaventura Civic Strike Committee in Colombia’s principal Pacific port city.
Steelworkers Join Emergency Actions To Defend Workers’ Rights
United Steelworkers across Ontario are joining community and labour actions condemning the Doug Ford government’s legislation cancelling the $15 minimum wage increase and rolling back basic labour rights.
Feds Must Reject U.S. Quotas on Canadian Steel and Aluminum
“The Canadian government must stop making concessions that harm Canadian workers and communities.”
Rally to Protect Ontario Labour Rights
Steelworkers will be joined by hundreds of members of unions across Toronto for a ‘Hands Off Decent Work Laws’ rally on Oct. 15 at the Ministry of Labour offices in Toronto.
Alcoa Wants More Concessions at ABI, Despite Lowest Labour Costs
Locked-out smelter workers plan campaign to increase pressure for a fair settlement to nine-month lockout.