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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.
Permacon Employees in Mississauga Join the Steelworkers
Permacon workers seek to address issues including wages, health and safety, benefits, scheduling and respect and dignity in the workplace.
Kirkland Lake Part-Time Firefighters Join Steelworkers
Following a “challenging couple of years,” part-time firefighters in Kirkland Lake join the USW to improve their working conditions.
Sudbury Airport Security Guards Join Steelworkers
Workers form union after being forced to pay for uniforms, health and safety training and licensing costs.
Aramark Employees in Labrador City Join United Steelworkers
Workers join USW after Aramark imposed significant wage cuts and other regressive measures after securing IOC contract.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Contributes $5,000 to Support Victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas
The Bahamas suffered greatly because of this catastrophe, and our hope is that our contribution will help with the reconstruction efforts.
Five Fatalities at One Factory is Five Too Many: Steelworkers
This week’s fifth gruesome fatality of a temporary agency worker at Fiera Foods Group’s bakery facility in North York is another tragic reason to better enforce 2004 Criminal Code amendments, known as the Westray Law.
Ken Neumann Statement for October 4, National Day to Commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
On October 4 we remember the many hundreds of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across this country.
Marty Warren Statement for October 4, the National Day to Commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Today, we mourn the loss of Indigenous women and girls, especially members of our Steelworker family and their loved ones.
Steelworkers Support and Applaud Climate Day of Action
“We stand with the youth of the world who are taking to the streets to urge our leaders to commit to fighting climate change.” - Ken Neumann
Locked-Out New Brunswick Workers Build Solidarity in Colombia
Workers from Glencore operations in 12 countries build solidarity for workplace health and safety.
On Eve of International Day of Peace, Canadian Organizations Reiterate Support for Peace in Colombia
Over 40 non-governmental, labour and faith-based groups denounce the escalating human rights crisis in Colombia, and urge the Canadian government to take strong action to support a continuation of the peace process in the South American country.
United Steelworkers Ratify New Contract with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Technicians and technologists at CNL, members of USW Local 1568, have ratified a new agreement that includes wage increases, a new salary grid allowing for more progressive career development and improvements in working conditions.
United Steelworkers Responds to B.C. Government Forest Worker Announcement
The USW is calling for the B.C. government to restore the bond between our public forest resources and employment opportunities and benefits for British Columbians.
Another Devastating Sawmill Closure Reinforces Urgent Need for Changes to B.C. Forestry Policy: Steelworkers
The announcement of the closure of Hammond Cedar in Maple Ridge is the latest in a series of devastating sawmill closures in British Columbia that requires immediate and robust changes to forestry policy, says the United Steelworkers (USW) union.