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Steelworkers Vote: Ontario election 2022
Elections matter and it’s time we did better in Ontario. During elections, USW members mobilize to help elect NDP candidates who will stand up for people, communities and the issues we care about.
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Steelworkers urge all-party support for NDP bills to protect people and the planet
“These two ground-breaking bills are a progressive response to a recurring pattern of violations of workers’ rights and human rights linked to Canadian companies.”
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Ken Neumann honoured with prestigious Sefton-Williams Award
Award recognizes Ken Neumann’s legacy as one of Canada’s pre-eminent labour leaders and as a pioneer in building global labour solidarity.
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Asian Heritage Month 2022
In May each year, Steelworkers join with communities celebrating Asian Heritage Month.
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Day of Mourning / Le Jour de deuil 2022
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Day of Mourning 2022
On April 28, we mourn the dead and recommit to fight for the living, every day.
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Making global supply chains safe for workers: Nine years after the Rana Plaza collapse
April 24th marks the anniversary of one of the world’s worst and avoidable industrial accidents. Rana Plaza, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was home to garment factories supplying international garment brands.
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Update – March 2022
A landmark project to achieve a historic labour reform in Mexico
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Equal Pay Day 2022: We know how to close the wage gap, so why don’t we?
Women workers deserve better! We need a recovery that lifts all women up, and we need to close the gender wage gap, through effective pay equity laws and enforcement.
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McIntyre Powder: A dark era in Canada’s mining industry
Between 1943 and 1979, tens of thousands of Canadian workers were compelled to endure toxic aluminum dust inhalation “therapy.”
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USW calls on Ontario Labour Minister to continue funding Job Action Centres
“Our union has been informed by representatives of your government that you intend to eliminate funding and shut down three highly effective Job Action Centres,” writes Myles Sullivan, USW District 6 Director.
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April 7 – Steelworkers Talk Politics – Ontario election
All Steelworkers are invited to join our next Steelworkers Talk Politics online event on April 7, where we have a chance to informally exchange ideas and opinions about political issues of the day.
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Scott Lunny's statement for International Women's Day 2022
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women globally, take time to reflect on where we need to make improvements and raise awareness against bias.
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Myles Sullivan's statement for International Women's Day 2022
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Ken Neumann honoured with prestigious Sefton-Williams Award
Award recognizes Ken Neumann’s legacy as one of Canada’s pre-eminent labour leaders and as a pioneer in building global labour solidarity.
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Asian Heritage Month 2022
In May each year, Steelworkers join with communities celebrating Asian Heritage Month.
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Day of Mourning 2022
On April 28, we mourn the dead and recommit to fight for the living, every day.
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Making global supply chains safe for workers: Nine years after the Rana Plaza collapse
April 24th marks the anniversary of one of the world’s worst and avoidable industrial accidents. Rana Plaza, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was home to garment factories supplying international garment brands.
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Update – March 2022
A landmark project to achieve a historic labour reform in Mexico
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Equal Pay Day 2022: We know how to close the wage gap, so why don’t we?
Women workers deserve better! We need a recovery that lifts all women up, and we need to close the gender wage gap, through effective pay equity laws and enforcement.
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McIntyre Powder: A dark era in Canada’s mining industry
Between 1943 and 1979, tens of thousands of Canadian workers were compelled to endure toxic aluminum dust inhalation “therapy.”
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USW calls on Ontario Labour Minister to continue funding Job Action Centres
“Our union has been informed by representatives of your government that you intend to eliminate funding and shut down three highly effective Job Action Centres,” writes Myles Sullivan, USW District 6 Director.
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April 7 – Steelworkers Talk Politics – Ontario election
All Steelworkers are invited to join our next Steelworkers Talk Politics online event on April 7, where we have a chance to informally exchange ideas and opinions about political issues of the day.
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Scott Lunny's statement for International Women's Day 2022
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women globally, take time to reflect on where we need to make improvements and raise awareness against bias.
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Myles Sullivan's statement for International Women's Day 2022
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Marty Warren’s statement for International Women’s Day 2022
Mothers carry the load when child-care services aren’t available
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Day of Mourning / Le Jour de deuil 2022
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News@6 Live
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A better future for Ontario
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A better future for Ontario
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A better future for Ontario
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A better future for Ontario
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A better future for Ontario
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Every Child Matters—One Steelworker’s Story / Chaque enfant compte–Histoire d’un Métallo
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Steelworkers Talk Politics – Engaging Hearts and Minds: Voter Engagement and our Union
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Paid Sick Days: A Safer U of T
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Meet the Real Opposition - Jagmeet Singh and the NDP for Real Action!
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Labour Day Address: USW National Director Ken Neumann
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Steelworkers stand in support of all Asian Canadians demanding respect and equity and we will continue to fight alongside you at every step of the way ✊ See the full #AsianHeritageMonth statement at: https://t.co/Ng791kBgZs #CanLab #USW
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Steelworkers are celebrating #AsianHeritageMonth! As we recognize the vast contributions of Asian Canadian people to the country & civil society, we are also aware that there is much more to be done to fight anti-Asian racism. #CanLab #CdnPoli #USW #EndRacismNow https://t.co/U7Wwo2HmGW
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“This is very disheartening...Who is going to do the valuable work the reps do tirelessly every day to support members in their workplaces?” said a petition-signer. To find out how you can help these locked out #USW members, visit: https://t.co/aMMxKMYwBi #EndTheLockout https://t.co/HxfvTiXKgZ
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Three weeks since UFCW 1518 made a shockingly anti-labour decision to lock out its own staff, @USW2009 - who represents these locked-out workers, is urging UFCW 1518 leadership to get back to the bargaining table & negotiate a #FairContractNow! https://t.co/2dXJryWIgL #CanLab
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RT @uswdistrict6: ATTN: All Ontario Steelworkers - get your orders in now #ONelxn is starting this week & you can now order brochures,…
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Eid Mubarak! Wishing all those celebrating a joyous and happy Eid al-Fitr #EidMubarak #CanLab #USW https://t.co/XRNl5yOSmM
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RT @COFI_INFO: @JeffBromley1 shared how labour in BC is adapting to changing workforce conditions and what can be done to encourage future…
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Happy #InternationalWorkersDay to all Steelworkers, their families & all working people in Canada, the U.S. and around the world. Together, we fight for not only our basic needs but also dignity, respect & a high quality of life for all. #solidarity https://t.co/7uNmC3iMwN
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RT @CanadianLabour: Shirley Carr was the first, and today the second, @PresidentCLC marches in Toronto for #MayDay
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RT @anthonyschein: Last day to apply to join our comms team! Work with fantastic people including @jenniferstoryTO @AuntTallulah @kthomas_s…
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RT @PresidentCLC: We know these numbers are under-reported. That makes this story so much worse. The Westray Law must be enforced properl…
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@Lily4Workers, Secretary Treasurer at @CanadianLabour talks about the need to push the @ilo to make occupational safety & health a fundamental labour right and standard - right across the globe. #DayOfMourning #April28 https://t.co/BYvkn74z76
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