There is no justification for the federal government to wait until the end of the year to pass – let alone present – this crucial anti-scab legislation.
Stop the Killing is a campaign to hold people criminally accountable for the health and safety of workers.
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!
The USW is politically engaged, because laws and politics have a big impact on our workplaces and our communities, and together we can be a force for positive change.
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The Manitoba government’s bill which aims to improve workers’ rights by banning replacement workers and making it easier to join a union, is being held up by obstruction from the opposition Progressive Conservatives. “This legislation represents a crucial step towards empowering workers and protecting their rights,” said Scott Lunny, United Steelworkers union (USW) Director for […]
The United Steelworkers union (USW) celebrates today’s introduction of anti-scab legislation and commends the Manitoba government for this step in strengthening workers’ rights in the province. “The introduction of anti-scab legislation in Manitoba marks a monumental victory for workers’ rights,” said USW Western Canada Director Scott Lunny. “Today’s announcement reflects the Manitoba NDP government’s commitment […]
OTTAWA – Yesterday’s vote in the House of Commons to advance Bill C-58 (banning replacement workers in the case of a labour dispute) to committee is a significant step forward for workers’ rights in Canada. The United Steelworkers union (USW) now hopes for swift progress through the committee stage. “The vote on the anti-scab bill […]