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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Provides $45,000 to Support Bangladeshi Garment Workers Affected by Corporate Wage Theft
“Canadian garment brands and retailers have a responsibility to protect the incomes of the women working in their global supply chains.”
Steelworkers Ratify Contract Extension at Ciment Québec
Three-year contract extension, precipitated by strong demand for cement, a skilled labour shortage and investment plans, includes significant monetary improvements.
Major Job Improvements Needed to Address Quebec’s Child-Care Worker Shortage: Steelworkers
“One in three educators is thinking of quitting and there is no one to replace them. As long as we don't improve wages, we won't be able to recruit and retain educators.”
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $50,000 to Support Victims of Wildfires in B.C.
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is contributing $50,000 to the United Way’s BC Wildfire Recovery Fund, to provide immediate and longer-term support to victims of the wildfires in British Columbia.
ADVISORY: July 19 Solidarity Event to Support Toronto Steelworkers Locked out by NRT
Join Steelworkers and supporters in solidarity with members of USW Local 3950, unfairly locked out by National Rubber Technologies (NRT).
Quebec Ferry Workers Denounce Employer’s Refusal to Negotiate
“There is deliberate inaction by the government in negotiations with public-sector workers.”
Ontario University Staff Achieve Ground-Breaking Pension Plan
A decade in the making, the United Steelworkers and other employee and employer groups have created a new Ontario university pension plan with 35,000 members and more than $10 billion in assets.
Victoria Starbucks Workers Brew Up First Contract
“We are excited now that the contract is done and to see the workplace changes that will come along with it.”
Steelworkers Ratify Renewed Contract with Chances Casino in Abbotsford
Members of USW Local 2009 have ratified a renewed collective agreement with Playtime Gaming at the Chances Casino in Abbotsford, B.C. The ratification follows two days on the picket line after the employer locked out the workers.
Steelworkers Make Big Gains at Minerai de fer Québec
“Conditions for negotiations were much better this time, with good prices for iron ore, and this was reflected in the results.”
Steelworkers Ratify Contract with Moose Creek Tire Recycling
USW members negotiate new contract with improvements including wage increases of up to 11.3% over three years.
USW Calls on Federal Government to Crack Down on Anti-Worker Practices by Canadian Mining Companies
The federal government must ensure Canadian companies operating abroad respect human rights and freedom of association as required by the CUSMA.
Quebec Court of Appeal Confirms Equal Pay Principle for Student Workers
Court ruling is a victory for the Steelworkers union’s campaign for student workers’ rights.
Steelworkers Welcome Workers from The Wellington Retirement Residence
The United Steelworkers (USW) is excited to welcome 80 workers from The Wellington Retirement Residence in Medicine Hat, Alta., who have voted overwhelmingly to join the union.
Steelworkers Reject Vale’s Concessionary Offer, Call for Good-Faith Negotiations as Strike Continues
USW Local 6500 members vote by an 87% majority to reject Vale’s demands for similar concessions that initially provoked the strike on June 1.
Vale Tables New Concessionary Offer that Falls Short, Benefit Cuts Remain
Steelworkers bargaining committee recommends rejection of contract offer as Vale renews demands for concessions from 2,500 striking workers in Sudbury.
Steelworkers, NorSask Forest Achieve Groundbreaking Recognition and Reconciliation Language in Five-year Agreement
The United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1-184 and NorSask Forest Products have concluded a groundbreaking, five-year collective bargaining agreement for members at the sawmill’s operation, 256 kilometres northwest of Prince Albert, Sask.
Quebec Steelworkers Win New Contract, Strike Ends at ArcelorMittal
Four-year agreement expected to increase local economic spin-offs by 14% annually.
Tentative Agreement Reached in Strike at ArcelorMittal Quebec Operations
Ratification meetings will be held over the next few days for 2,500 striking members of five United Steelworkers’ locals.
Pandemic Profiteers Must Pay Workers Fairly: United Steelworkers
“Companies like Rexplas and many other pandemic profiteers are hoarding wealth and it’s disgusting. It’s time for Rexplas to return to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair contract that doesn’t start with zero.” – USW District 6 Director Marty Warren