International Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed annually on November 20 as a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia. It is a day to draw attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community. Since 1999, Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), takes place every November. It is a day on which those trans and gender-diverse people who have been victims of homicide are remembered. Started in the U.S., TDoR is now held in many parts of the world.
This year, south of the border, hate crimes have reached a 27-year high. The United States saw the murders of 22 trans women of colour this year and a total of 331 cases of reported killings of trans and gender-diverse people between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019, worldwide.
USW continues to fight for our trans siblings here in Canada and abroad. This year, as an international union, we have fought for the passing of the Equality Act. Here in District 6, we have appointed our first Trans Liaison to assist in trans education and workplace transitions. We developed a USW workplace transition guide with the D6 Human Rights Committee to help our members and staff. We have made great strides, but there is still a lot of work to do. The United Steelworkers continue to fight for fairness and equality for all of our trans and gender diverse members. As our founding principles of 1942 state: To unite in one organization, regardless of creed, colour or nationality, ALL workmen and working women eligible for membership.
All means all.
In solidarity,
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 7619 has issued 72-hour strike notice to Teck’s Highland Valley Copper (HVC) operation near Logan Lake, B.C., following unsuccessful negotiations to reach a fair collective agreement. The notice was served Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m., with the union preparing for potential strike action if an agreement […]
The jobs of thousands of USW members have been plunged into uncertainty due to U.S. tariffs, outsourcing and offshoring. In 2025, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) has supported initiatives that help build union-to-union solidarity, which is critical to ensuring workers have a voice. Over the years, the USW has supported the efforts of the Mexican […]
Scott Lunny, United Steelworkers Director for Western Canada, released the following statement following the Alberta referendum vote: “Albertans have made their voices heard. They want to remain part of a strong, united Canada. Now it’s time to put division behind us and get back to work building a better future for working families. “It’s time […]