2020
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.”
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.
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.
Champlain Township Firefighters Join the United Steelworkers
Part-time firefighters employed by Champlain Township in eastern Ontario have voted to join the United Steelworkers union to improve their working conditions.
Victoria Starbucks Workers Vote to Join United Steelworkers
Workers at a Starbucks drive-thru in Victoria, B.C., have voted overwhelmingly to join the United Steelworkers union, because they believe the best way to protect their health and safety on the job is through a union.
Seasons Dufferin Centre Employees in Trenton Join the United Steelworkers
“Once people heard the United Steelworkers had our back, they were all-in. The choice was obvious to us. We don't feel alone anymore.”
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Supports the Population of Beirut Affected by Port Explosions with $5,000 Donation
Funds provided by the Steelworkers Humanity Fund, contributed by Steelworkers members across Canada, have been donated to the Canadian Red Cross Lebanon Humanitarian Needs Fund, for health-care relief.
In July, Steelworkers Humanity Fund Provided $42,800 to Organizations to Support Workers Affected by COVID-19
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributed $42,800 to organizations in Colombia, Peru, Madagascar, Guatemala and Palestine to address the needs of communities impacted by the effects of coronavirus on local economies.
Two-Year-Old Tragedy Finally Answered with Criminal Charges – Steelworkers Union
“We hope the evidence ensures prosecution and conviction and will set an example across Canada.” - Marty Warren
Westray Law Should Have Applied in New Brunswick Fatality, Say Steelworkers
“We want workers and their families to be provided with justice. A fine is not justice. It is permission to repeat the offence of an unsafe workplace.” - Marty Warren
Canada Must Retaliate Swiftly to Trump’s Tariffs: Steelworkers
“The re-imposition of these bogus U.S. tariffs is threatening thousands of Canadian jobs. It is now time for Canada to stand up for Canadian aluminum workers.” - Ken Neumann
WSIB and Government Must Act Now on Occupational Cancer Claims
“Recognition of work-related cancers is the first necessary step to preventing them in the future.” - Marty Warren