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Steelworkers at Evraz must be included in review of potential sale
This potential sale creates uncertainty for USW union members at Evraz. Workers must be included in any review of the potential sale of Evraz's operations.
United Steelworkers International Convention to include 3,000 union members, allies
Nearly 3,000 USW members and allies will meet for the union’s International Constitutional Convention next week in Las Vegas to chart the future of North America’s largest industrial union.
Steelworkers stand up and refuse to be bullied by Glencore
630 workers on strike at Nunavik’s Raglan Mine, owned by Glencore, rejected the company’s latest offer by a vote of 76.7%, rejecting Glencore's cut-rate offers for the second time.
Millrise Centre Starbucks workers win union vote becoming first unionized store in Alberta
Workers at the Calgary Millrise Centre Starbucks, 150 Millrise Blvd. SW in Calgary, have won their unionization vote to join the United Steelworkers union (USW), becoming the first unionized Starbucks store in Alberta.
Steelworkers at Stelco’s pickling operations request conciliation, hold strike mandate vote
A third group of workers at steelmaker Stelco Inc. has scheduled a strike mandate vote as a result of the slow pace of negotiations for a new collective agreement.
Langley Valley Centre Starbucks workers join Steelworkers, becoming third unionized store in B.C.
Starbucks workers at Langley’s Valley Centre, 20151 Fraser Highway, have had their union certification application approved by the British Columbia Labour Relations Board. The workers become the third Starbucks group in B.C. to join the USW.
United Steelworkers members on strike at Timberland Equipment as company attacks retirement security
“This is about respect. Our members made sacrifices in the past, and they’ve been making a lot of money for this company, but that doesn’t seem to matter.”
Sodexo workers at Mount Milligan Mine join Steelworkers union
Sodexo workers who provide catering and facilities management services at Centerra Gold’s Mount Milligan Mine, north of Prince George, B.C., have voted 92.9% in favour to join the United Steelworkers union (USW).
Steelworkers deserve better at Stelco as contract talks stall
“Stelco has the wallet to handsomely reward its shareholders and to buy in to the Hamilton Tiger Cats football club. Well, it’s time to recognize the workers that are doing the hard work that contributes to the company’s success."
Glencore violated labour law in dismissing workers at its Raglan Mine, Quebec tribunal rules
Ruling concludes Glencore “obstructed the activities of the union and its members” and “failed in its obligation to bargain diligently and in good faith.”
Airport security screeners demand better working conditions and respect from federal government
After years of being underpaid, undervalued and disrespected, airport security screening officers across Canada demand better from the federal government.
District 3 staff update
It's been just over three months since I was installed as the District 3 Director. One of the immediate challenges has been staffing, in particular to address a number of retirements.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $25,000 in emergency aid to alleviate growing famine in Horn of Africa
More than 44 million people are now in need of humanitarian assistance in four East African countries.
Steelworkers back opposition party agreement to protect pensions
Following years of advocacy by the United Steelworkers union, a new federal bill aims to protect workers’ pensions in cases of bankruptcy and insolvency.
Surrey Clayton Crossing Starbucks workers set to join Steelworkers union
The United Steelworkers union (USW) has filed with the British Columbia Labour Relations Board for union certification for Starbucks workers at Clayton Crossing, store #4620, in Surrey, B.C. There are 38 workers at the Clayton Crossing store.
United Steelworkers files unfair labour practice complaint against Starbucks
The United Steelworkers union (USW) has filed with the B.C. Labour Relations Board an unfair labour practice complaint against Starbucks after the coffee giant refused to extend wage increases to the unionized staff at the corporate drive-through store.
Three fatalities at National Steel Car in Hamilton – Immediate Action Required
A letter to Ontario Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton from USW District 6 Director Myles Sullivan.
Millrise Centre Starbucks workers apply to join Steelworkers union
Calgary workers join the growing number of Starbucks employees across North America who are organizing unions for better working conditions and wages.
Starbucks retaliates against unionized workers, refuses to extend wage increases
Workers at the Douglas Street Starbucks location in Victoria are steaming mad as Starbucks Canada refuses to extend wage increases to unionized staff at the corporate drive-through store. The workers are represented by the United Steelworkers union (USW).
630 Steelworkers are on strike at Glencore’s Raglan Mine
Subcontracting and a lack of respect from the employer are at the heart of the dispute.