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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.
Lethbridge Starbucks workers file application to join Steelworkers union
The USW has filed an application with the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) for a union-certification vote on behalf of Starbucks workers at five stores in Lethbridge, Alta.
Transport minister wilfully ignorant to cause of airport security delays: Steelworkers union
Turning a blind eye to staff shortages does not help to find effective solutions to attract new screening officers and to retain those who are already trained and working.
Steelworkers union supports Canadian Football League Players’ Association, denounces league’s behaviour
“The United Steelworkers urges the CFL to return to the bargaining table and to commit to negotiating in good faith with its most-important asset – its players.” - Marty Warren
Saskatchewan Steelworkers back Carla Beck
The USW announces support for MLA Carla Beck in her campaign to become the leader of the Saskatchewan New Democrats.
Workers at Winnipeg’s Brenntag Canada Inc. vote to join the United Steelworkers
Workers at Brenntag Canada Inc., a chemical and ingredients distribution centre in Winnipeg, have voted overwhelmingly to join the USW.
Workers rally for members of locked out union
UW Local 2009 members who have been locked out of their jobs at UFCW 1518 for over a month are not letting employer tactics drive divides between workers – instead, they’re building solidarity with the members of the union that locked them out.
Long airport lineups cause public outcry, Whitehorse workers deserve better
Recent long lineups at airports are causing a public outcry to fix security screening services at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.