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Raising the bar on women’s health and safety

Most workplaces and safety equipment have been designed to suit male workers. When we take women into account, we make workplaces safer. Steelworkers pride ourselves on being the health and safety union. Women of Steel are pointing to hazards and health issues they face as women workers. Let’s make women’s health and safety issues a priority for action!

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Manitoba Steelworkers mourn loss of NDP Minister Nello Altomare

January 16, 2025 | Statements

The United Steelworkers union (USW) joins the people of Manitoba in mourning the loss of Nello Altomare, Manitoba’s Minister of Education and Childhood Learning, who passed away following a courageous battle with cancer. “Nello Altomare was a dedicated public servant and a strong ally to workers and families across Manitoba,” said Scott Lunny, USW Western […]

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The United Steelworkers union is proud to announce its participation in the newly formed Canada-U.S. Trade Council

January 15, 2025 | News Articles

The United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud to announce its participation in the newly formed Canada-U.S. Trade Council (CUSTC), a voluntary initiative bringing together industry leaders, labour organizations and experts to address critical issues surrounding Canada’s trade relationship with the United States. “As an international union, we know that workers on both sides of the […]

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United Steelworkers mourn the loss of former MLA Dan Coulter

December 13, 2024 | Statements

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 […]

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USW submission to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) for the consultation on potential new measures to advance and defend Canada’s economic security interests

Submissions
September 25, 2024
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USW Guide to Benefits During COVID-19

Booklets & Manuals • Reports • Research & Publications
June 30, 2022
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Health and Safety During COVID-19

Reports • Research & Publications
June 29, 2022
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Workplace Issues During COVID-19

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June 29, 2022
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Procedure for a Work Refusal

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June 29, 2022
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The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) info

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June 29, 2022
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Federal Work Refusal Process

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June 29, 2022
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COVID-19 and Recent Legislation on Leaves of Absence

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June 29, 2022
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