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Liberals’ Corporate-Friendly TPP Trade Deal Will Kill Canadian Jobs, Increase Inequality
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is another corporate-friendly trade deal that will kill tens of thousands of Canadian jobs, increase inequality and worsen global environmental challenges.
Ken Neumann’s statement on the occasion of June 21, National Aboriginal Day
What a nice gift just in advance of National Aboriginal Day 2018: NDP MP Romeo Saganash’s bill to adopt and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples passed in the House of Commons!
Marty Warren statement on the occasion of June 21, National Aboriginal Day
As we celebrate National Aboriginal Day this year, take a moment away from the festivities to email or phone your Member of Parliament.
Landmark Labour Law Reforms in Quebec Ban Two-Tier Pensions, Benefits
Steelworkers led relentless campaign to end discrimination against young workers.
Steelworkers Urge Swift Action on Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs, Support for Workers
The Canadian government must act swiftly to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports and to support Canadian workers and communities affected by U.S. tariffs.
U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Steel, Aluminum 'Wrongheaded:' Ken Neumann
USW National Director Ken Neumann appears on RadioLabour to denounce “wrongheaded” Trump tariffs.
Ken Neumann Pride 2018 Statement
In June this year, Steelworkers from all across Canada join with LGBTQ2S+ communities to celebrate Pride Month. As a union dedicated to social justice, we have always supported equality-seeking groups in our union, our workplaces, and in society.
Marty Warren Pride 2018 Statement
In June this year, Steelworkers from all across Canada join with LGBTQ2S+ communities to celebrate Pride Month.
Ontario Steelworkers Endorse Andrea Horwath and the NDP
“Andrea Horwath and her team of NDP candidates are the best choice for workers in this June 7 election.” - Marty Warren
Unjustified U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Steel, Aluminum Will Harm Jobs, Economy in Both Countries
“Imposing tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum risks harming the U.S. and Canadian economies and threatens thousands of jobs in both countries.” - Ken Neumann
Labrador Steelworkers Ratify 5-Year Contract with IOC
New collective agreements include increases in medical benefit coverage, wages and pensions, as well as other improvements.
KL Gold’s Hostile Tactics Thwart Workers’ Bid to Join Union
“Labour laws in Ontario and the enforcement of those laws are inadequate to prevent employers from interfering in the fundamental rights of workers to organize a union.” - Marty Warren
Student Workers Win Landmark Discrimination Case Against ABI Smelter
Company will no longer be able to discriminate against student workers and must compensate former employees.
Cliffs Pensioners, Former Workers Recover 60% of Pension Shortfall
“Our union fought relentlessly alongside former workers and pensioners and this struggle has finally paid off.” - Marty Warren
Steelworkers’ Solidarity Produces Tentative Agreements at Algoma
The Steelworkers union and our members in Sault Ste. Marie have stood in solidarity since 2015 to demand fairness and dignity for working families affected by Algoma’s bankruptcy protection process.
Locked-out ABI workers protest Alcoa AGM in Pittsburgh
Locked-out Quebec Steelworkers drove for more than 15 hours from Bécancour to be heard by Alcoa shareholders and to denounce an “absurd” lockout.
Ken Neumann Statement on Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month. It is a month to celebrate the contributions Asian Canadians have made to our union, our communities and our country. It is also a month to consider the struggle of Asian Canadians to achieve equality in this country.
Marty Warren Statement on Asian Heritage Month
In May, District 6 celebrates Asian Heritage Month with all Steelworkers.
Irish Workers Slam Great-West Lifeco for Pension Scheme Closure
“Platinum pensions for executives, poverty pensions for workers.”
Without Safeguards, NAFTA Will Be a Bad Deal
There are numerous ways Canadian negotiators can ensure a revised NAFTA protects middle-class Canadians from unfair trade practices.