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Steelworkers Union Hails Victory in Aluminum Dumping Case
“This is a welcome victory for all Canadian aluminum workers. We need to continue to push for further protections for both the steel and aluminum sectors.” - Ken Neumann
New Agreements Benefit Steelworkers, Ivaco Rolling Mills
“A spirit of collaboration and respect achieved a good deal for workers and the employer, which also will benefit the community for years to come.” - Marty Warren
Leo Gerard Awarded 2019 Ellen Meiksins Wood Prize by Broadbent Institute
USW International President Emeritus recognized for “outstanding contributions to social and economic justice, and decades of service to the progressive movement.”
January 7 Is Corporate Income Tax Freedom Day
Canadians are paying a hefty price from deep corporate tax cuts. It's time for governments to make corporations pay their fair share.
Coalition of Ontario Unions to Launch Charter Challenge, Vowing to Defend the Rights of All Ontarians
"Middle-class families are the backbone of our province and country, and it is fundamentally wrong to strip them of their collective bargaining rights." – Marty Warren, District 6 Director
Steelworkers Recognize NAFTA Improvements, Cite Aluminum/Steel Concerns
New deal does not include stronger North American automotive rules of origin requirements related to steel and aluminum.
Third Death of a Traffic Control Worker in Two Months
How long before workplace safety prevention is taken seriously in Quebec, Steelworkers ask.
Marty Warren's Statement for December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Each year, we mark the anniversary of December 6 to remember the women murdered at Montreal’s École Polytechnique and all women lost to violence.
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 lost to gender-based violence.
Steelworkers Urge Government To Implement Recommendations From Sawmill Explosions Review
Nearly eight years after two sawmill explosions in northern British Columbia claimed the lives of four people and injured dozens more, the (USW) is responding to the release of a review of actions by WorkSafeBC and government in relation to worker safety.
Steelworkers Local 2724 Gifts Hospital with $45,000 Donation
Sault Ste. Marie Steelworkers help city hospital purchase new laboratory equipment.
Transcare Logistics Employees Join Steelworkers Union
Transcare Logistics employees mobilized to join the USW to address a variety of issues including workplace health and safety concerns.
Quebec Steelworkers Hold 55th Annual Conference
Hundreds of Steelworkers activists from across Quebec are in Laval this week to tackle issues affecting union members and all working families.
Marty Warren Statement for the International Day to End Violence Against Women
November 25 is International Day to End Violence Against Women.
Marty Warren's Statement for Transgender Day of Remembrance
International Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed annually on November 20 as a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia.
Glencore, Government Must Do Right by New Brunswick Workers, Communities
USW will press provincial and federal governments and Glencore to do everything they can to assist Brunswick Smetler workers, families and their communities.
Sudbury Permanently Loses Jobs Under Anti-Union, Private Home Care
“Our government, that claims to be ‘for the people,’ allows private corporations to put profits before patients and workers.” - Marty Warren
Doug Ford Breaks Promise to ‘Get It Right,’ Renews Attacks on Ontario Families
Doug Ford immediately breaks promise to abandon regressive agenda that is deeply unpopular with Ontarians.
112 Food Banks Across Canada Receive $229,750 from the Steelworkers Humanity Fund
At this time every year, we are reminded that social inequalities are growing in Canada. As the holiday season approaches, Steelworkers, through the Steelworkers Humanity Fund, join together to support food banks and other community organizations.
Supreme Steel Betraying Its Winnipeg Employees After 50 Years of Loyal Service
For more than 50 years, employees at Supreme Steel in Winnipeg loyally went to work every day and drove the success and profitability of the company.