The United Steelworkers union is mourning the loss of former USW International President Leo W. Gerard, a hardrock miner’s son who over a 50-year career became one of the world’s most influential labour and social justice champions.
Pittsburgh – A historic new slate of officers will take over leadership of the United Steelworkers (USW) in March following the union’s regular four-year nomination and election process that took place this fall. Roxanne Brown, currently serving as USW international vice president at large, will be sworn in March 1, 2026, as the union’s next […]
TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement on the federal Budget 2025: “This budget recognizes something workers have been saying for years. Canada needs to build more at home and expand its industrial capacity. The commitments on Buy-Canadian procurement, industrial strategy and trade enforcement are important steps forward […]
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As the holiday season approaches, many families in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., are experiencing increased financial pressure and uncertainty. To help support the community during this challenging time, United Steelworkers union (USW) locals have once again come together to provide much-needed assistance to local charities and service organizations. This year, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund is […]
United Steelworkers members across Canada and the U.S. and allies around the world mourned the passing of former USW International President Leo Gerard, C.C., on Sept. 21, 2025, in his hometown of Sudbury, Ont. He was 78. Gerard joined Steelworkers Local 6500 at age 18, when he followed in his father’s footsteps and took a […]
In September, our union and our movement lost a great leader – Leo W. Gerard, our longtime International President and a mentor to many of us. As I think about Leo’s legacy, it is not lost on me that so much of his work involved building our power as workers, across borders and throughout global […]
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