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Vicwest Building Products Employees Join Steelworkers Union
Next steps for the workers will include electing a bargaining committee that will negotiate their first collective agreement.
Steelworkers Union Calls for Resolution to Lobster Fisheries Dispute
The USW calls on the federal government to find a resolution to the Nova Scotia lobster fisheries dispute that respects Indigenous treaty rights and ensures community safety.
Trade Tribunal Decision a Breakthrough for Steelworkers
This CITT decision reinforces our Steelworkers' campaign for full standing in launching trade cases. Our union and its members play an essential role in determining the impact of unfair trade.
Treatment of Long-Term Care Workers a Disgrace, Says United Steelworkers
An absence of minimum standards, as well provincial compensation restraints, are resulting in workers quitting and positions going unfilled.
United Steelworkers Condemns PPWC Raid of USW Members at Bouygues-GTAP in Surrey
Yesterday, the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2009 received noticed that the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) has applied to the Labour Board to raid nearly 70 USW members at Bouygues Building Canada–Green Timbers Accommodation Partners (GTAP)
Inaugural Leo Gerard Scholarship Awarded at Laurentian University
The scholarship, established in honour of the legacy of Sudbury native and USW International President Emeritus Leo W. Gerard, is awarded to top students of Laurentian’s Workplace and Labour Studies program.
Timmins Steelworkers Improve Contract in Negotiations with Goldcorp
Wage and pension improvements are among gains made by USW Local 7580 members in three-year deal.
USW Local 9346 Sets Stage for a Fair Deal for Steelworker Families
This week the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 9346 Bargaining Committee met to prepare for negotiations for a new collective agreement for members working at Teck Resources Elkview coal mine.
New, Three-Year Agreements for Steelworkers at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
CNL workers approve three-year contracts providing annual two-per-cent wage increases retroactive to June 2019.
Employment Insurance Changes Welcome, but Must Be Made Permanent – Steelworkers
“Workers and their communities must not be held hostage to laws that, instead of assisting them in tough times, punish them for doing an honest day’s work.”
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Provides $72,000 to Support Populations Affected by COVID-19
“Everyone does not fare the same through COVID-19. We are supporting initiatives to address longer-term effects on the most marginalized.”
Steelworkers Call for Fair Union Election at Canadian Mine in Mexico
“We expect the Canadian government to act forcefully if any violations of the labour provisions of CUSMA occur.”
USW Wood Council Locals in B.C. Received the "Old Growth Strategic Review" Report But Caution BC Jobs Must Not Only Be Protected, They Need to Be Grown
The USW Wood Council of B.C. received the Old Growth Strategic Review. It’s concerning that the old growth report is largely silent on the issues raised by workers, industry and communities and completely silent on possible socio-economic impacts.
Hawkesbury Steelworkers Make Big Gains at Montebello Packaging
New contract reverses two-tier wage system and calls for pay increases for many employees ranging from $3 to $7 per hour.
Steelworkers Union Urges Federal Strategy for Stronger, Greener Canadian Aluminum Sector
“Investing in the future will protect jobs today and for decades to come and will strengthen the Canadian economy.”
Operation BackPack 2020 to Help 1,272 Kids
Operation BackPack is back for 2020! Steelworkers and local volunteers will be at St. Matthew’s House to hand out 1,272 backpacks with school supplies for kids in need.
Forestry Workers Welcome WTO Decision on U.S. Softwood Tariffs, Time to Settle Long-Standing Dispute
“These duties must be removed immediately for the benefit of all forestry workers and for the future of our industry.”
Governments Could Stop Layoffs at Evraz Steel
News of pending layoffs is the result of the federal government’s failure to commit to use Canadian products in Canadian infrastructure projects.
Taxpayer Funds Must Improve Long-Term Care, Not Subsidize Corporate Dividends: Steelworkers
USW calls for greater investments to protect residents and staff, ban on dividends for corporations receiving public subsidies.
Investing in Domestic Aluminum Industry Is Best Response to U.S. Tariffs
Funds raised from retaliatory tariffs must be invested to better position the domestic aluminum industry for the future.