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Shelter Staff Vote to Take Strike Action if Necessary
“Failing to protect workers is not an option. Collective bargaining is the accepted legal forum in our society to ensure that everyone’s rights are respected. That goes for non-profit organizations as well.” – Marty Warren, USW Ontario Director
Statement on the Tragic Death of a Steelworker Near Gold River, B.C.
The United Steelworkers union is deeply saddened by the death of one of its members, Chris Bohn, on Monday, March 1, 2021, who was working at a logging site, Tree Farm Licence 19, near Gold River, B.C.
Now Accepting Applications for 2021 David Ellis Scholarships
For 2021, District 3 Director Stephen Hunt is offering five scholarships of $500 to help selected high school students continue their education at university, college or another educational institution.
Kenney’s Budget Fails Alberta Workers
The provincial budget from the Kenney UCP government fails workers in Alberta. Yesterday, Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews tabled budget 2021, a budget he said was “focused on what matters most today – on health care and on jobs.”
Steelworkers Call Out Liberals’ Failure on Pharmacare
“When the chance came for action on a policy that would save people’s lives, the Liberals failed. They teamed up with the Conservatives and voted ‘No’,” said USW National Director Ken Neumann.
USW Sees Opportunity for Canadian Workers as Trudeau and Biden Meet
"The new president's stated commitments offer the perfect opportunity for the prime minister to seek Canadian exemptions to Buy American policies, permanently resolve the softwood lumber dispute and start incorporating our countries' climate plans."
United Steelworkers Denounces Possible Increase to U.S. Softwood Duties, Calls for Reversal
“There is no justification to increase duties. Our union is calling on the new administration to reverse this approach.” – Ken Neumann
United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 and Huu-ay-aht First Nations Commit to Advancing Reconciliation and Job Creation on TFL 44
The United Steelworkers union Local 1-1937 (USW) and the Huu-ay-aht First Nations (Huu-ay-aht) announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a process for the parties to work together.
Elements Casino Flamboro Locks Out Workers in Shameful Attack on Benefits
“This is just the latest example of the disastrous effects of the Ontario government’s privatization of casinos in the province.” - Marty Warren
USW Demands Justice for Victims of Grupo Mexico
On 15th anniversary of deadly Pasta de Conchos mine disaster, Steelworkers and Los Mineros renew demand for justice and accountability.
Open Letter: Defending the Hometown University We Built Together
"Most of all, our union has always stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Laurentian’s students, faculty and staff."
USW Members at Fenner Dunlop Locked Out after Rejecting Contract Concessions
Workers at mining supplier Fenner Dunlop have been locked out of their jobs after turning down a final contract offer, which included drastic changes to sick day provisions.
Tragic Death of a Steelworker at Munitions Plant in Repentigny, Que.
The United Steelworkers is shaken by the death of one of its members Wednesday in an explosion at a General Dynamics munitions plant.
United Steelworkers Urges Province, Feds to Intervene at Laurentian University
“Students, employees and their families should not have to pay for a scandal caused by years of administrative problems and a deliberate erosion of public funding.” - Marty Warren
Steelworkers Welcome New Members at Weston Plant in Gatineau
Members join a new USW local aiming to organize workers throughout the Outaouais region.
Federal Prison Chaplains Negotiate Landmark First Union Contract
“This agreement comes at a critical time for Canada’s prison chaplains and the inmates for whom they provide spiritual care.” - Ken Neumann
Nortek Workers Achieve Good First Contract
The agreement improves working conditions and provides significant wage increases and adjustments.
Canada Should “Buy Clean” to Cut Emissions and Boost the Economy
“We need our governments to support the creation and retention of good jobs by strengthening Canadian industrial and manufacturing capacities in ways that support the low-carbon transition of the economy.” – Ken Neumann, USW National Director
Canadian Steel Plants Require More Orders from Governments
“We cannot afford more job losses and more good-paying Canadian jobs moved offshore.” - Stephen Hunt
Steelworkers, SFP Pointe-Noire Reach Tentative Agreement
If ratified, this would be the first collective agreement at the new SFP Pointe-Noire, which operates an iron ore pellet plant and railway and transhipment facilities on Quebec’s North Shore.