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Restart of Pointe-Noire Pellet Plant Proposed
"Bedrock Industries has informed us of its intention to relaunch the plant and its desire to negotiate a collective agreement."
ABI Backs Out of Anticipated Negotiations in 13-Month Lockout
“ABI seems to be looking for a pretext to break off negotiations. This raises questions about its genuine willingness to negotiate in good faith."
Sural Canada Under Creditor Protection – Steelworkers Union Will Fight for Monies Owed to Workers
The union will do everything in its power to ensure workers receive all payments and benefits they are owed.
Steelworkers Denounce Plea Agreement in Worker’s Death
“The consequences of workplace deaths and injuries must be more than a cost of doing business.”
United Steelworkers Ratify New CN Agreement
Contract improves wages, benefits and travel allowances for3,000 USW members who inspect, maintain and repair CN’s Canada-wide infrastructure.
Ken Neumann Statement on Black History Month
In our union’s proud history of promoting and supporting equality, Steelworkers celebrate Black History Month each February.
Marty Warren Statement on Black History Month
As District 6 represents one of the most diverse Districts in Canada, it is important that we celebrate Black History Month each February.
Tom Harding's Dismissal Ruled Illegal, Company Ordered to Provide Compensation
Company’s actions were illegal and a “fundamental” violation of the collective agreement.
Keep Safeguards in Place to Protect Canada’s Steel Industry
Safeguard measures must be extended on foreign steel imports, which surged throughout much of 2018.
ABI Lockout Hits One-Year Mark
Quebec government remains complicitly silent on ABI’s abuse of workers.
Steelworkers Accuse Alcoa of Bad Faith Bargaining
“A company that reneges on clauses that are already signed off and that makes demands for more concessions is not acting in good faith.”
United Steelworkers and CN Reach Tentative Agreement
CN and United Steelworkers Local 2004 announced today that a new tentative collective agreement has been reached between the company and union.
United Steelworkers Establishes a Community Fund for Former Members
WABUSH, NL, 19 December 2018 – The United Steelworkers union (USW) has established a Community Fund that will provide Other Post Employment Benefit’s for the current retirees of the union at the Scully Mine.
Alcoa Shows Contempt for Government-Initiated Negotiation Process
Shutdown of more pot lines at ABI smelter makes mockery of Quebec government’s efforts to resolve 11-month lockout.
IMP Aerostructures Workers Vote to Strongly Reject Inadequate Company Offer
USW members at IMP Aerostructures have overwhelmingly rejected the latest inadequate offer from the employer which called for dramatic cuts for senior workers.
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