Stop the Killing is a campaign to hold people criminally accountable for the health and safety of workers.
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Syndicat des Métallos/United Steelworkers union activists from across Quebec gather for 60th annual general assembly SAGUENAY, Que. – More than 500 members of the Syndicat des Métallos/United Steelworkers union from across Quebec are gathered at the Centre des congrès de Saguenay for their 60th annual general assembly, under the theme “Être métallos, ça change le […]
The USW District 3 Conference concluded today with a focus on advancing health and safety in the workplace for everybody. The conference opened with remarks from former USW National Director Ken Neumann, who emphasized the strength of solidarity and support within the union. Neumann, reflecting on his own journey since joining USW at 18, spoke […]
In 2023, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) strengthened its global and local solidarity efforts. The 2023 report highlights key initiatives made possible by USW member contributions, including support for partner organizations in Colombia, Brazil, and beyond, with a focus on women workers and worker-to-worker solidarity. Domestically, SHF continued its contributions to food security and social […]
The last day of Justice 2024 conference delegates took in presentations and panel discussions on a variety of issues, including the intersections of health and safety, the environment, workplace justice and equity. In the morning, conference participants heard from District 3 Indigenous Coordinator Julia McKay leading a panel on the National Day of Action on […]
Pay equity is a fundamental human right. Pay equity is the term for the employer’s legal obligation to ensure workers’ pay is based on “equal pay for work of equal value.”
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Statement from Scott Lunny, Western Canada Director, United Steelworkers union (USW), on the passing of former B.C. MLA Dan Coulter: It is with great sadness that the United Steelworkers mourns the death of former Member of the Legislative Assembly, Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit, and Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility in British Columbia. Dan […]
We need bold policies to reduce inequality and provide better living and working conditions for all Canadians, including good union jobs.
We have received funding from the Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) for a high school education project. As part of this, we will be training NextGen members to deliver workshops in schools in their communities on worker rights and the role of unions. We only have funding for the train the trainer portion of […]
The United Steelworkers union is committed to advancing workers’ rights and well-being at the bargaining table, on the job and in the legislative arena. Here are some of the issues we care about. Explore how you can get more involved in your union.