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Tina Bishop, General Manager of the Community Food Sharing Association, and Myles Sullivan, USW Director for District 6, standing on stage holding up a giant cheque for the donation.

Steelworkers give $88,028 to Community Food Sharing Association in St. John’s

July 15, 2024 | Media Releases

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador – The United Steelworkers union (USW) has raised $88,028.20 for the Community Food Sharing Association in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, at the conclusion of its triennial District 6 Conference held in the city. Under the banner, “We’re Ready,” the conference brought more than 450 USW members and guests from […]

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Important Steelworkers Vote information and upcoming deadlines

July 12, 2024 | District 3 memo

The B.C. and Saskatchewan elections are quickly approaching and so are the deadlines to register members for upcoming Steelworkers Vote schools. Deadlines:• Thurs., Aug. 29 for B.C. Advanced SWV Member Outreach (Sept 23-27)• Thurs, Sept. 5 for Regina SWV Activist Training (Oct 7-11)• Thurs., Sept. 12 for Langley & Burnaby SWV Activist Trainings (Oct 15-19)• […]

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Final day of District 6 conference focuses on member and community engagement

July 12, 2024 | News Articles

The United Steelworkers (USW) District 6 Conference wrapped up how it began – with strength, solidarity, determination and good humour. The morning featured speeches by Assistant to the National Director Meg Gingrich, Assistant to the District 3 Director Mike Duhra, District 5 Director Dominic Lemieux, District 12 Director Gaylan Prescott and District 11 Director Cathy […]

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