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United Steelworkers union vows to fight back as Trump’s trade war now targets steel and aluminum jobs

March 11, 2025 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is denouncing the latest escalation in Donald Trump’s reckless trade war as the U.S. government imposes devastating 50% tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum from Canada. These measures, effective after midnight, threaten the existence of the Canadian steel industry and thousands of Canadian jobs, disrupt vital […]

Queen’s University pushes Steelworkers union to brink of strike

March 5, 2025 | Media Releases

KINGSTON, Ont. – After years of being overworked, underpaid and undervalued, members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) at Queen’s University are saying “enough is enough,” setting a strike deadline for Saturday, March 8, if a new collective agreement is not negotiated. “We are done waiting. Despite already cutting over 100 jobs and contributing to […]

B.C. government’s budget prioritizes tariff threat and strengthens, diversifies and responds to uncertainty: United Steelworkers

March 5, 2025 | Media Releases

VICTORIA – The United Steelworkers union (USW) acknowledges the difficult position facing the B.C. government in its 2025 budget and applauds the thoughtful, diligent focus on priorities by Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey. U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats and the imposition of tariffs have created uncertainty for important exports, including lumber, copper, zinc and many other […]

Quebec aluminum plant shuts down due to U.S. tariffs

March 4, 2025 | Media Releases

MONTREAL, BÉCANCOUR, Que. – Alubar, an aluminum rod manufacturer in the community of Bécancour, shut down its operations today, citing the imposition of U.S. tariffs as the direct cause. The United Steelworkers union (USW), representing 70 workers at the plant, is urging the Quebec and federal governments to swiftly deploy comprehensive action plans that include […]

The United Steelworkers union will not back down in the face of Trump’s economic attack on Canada

March 4, 2025 | Media Releases

TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director for Canada Marty Warren is blasting U.S. President Donald Trump’s reckless and unjustified tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S., calling them an economic attack on workers in both countries. “This is an all-out attack on Canadian workers, their families and the industries that keep our economy […]

Steelworkers union calls for united front to counter U.S. tariffs

February 28, 2025 | Media Releases

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. – With their workplaces under serious threat, local leaders of the United Steelworkers union (USW)/Syndicat des Métallos in Quebec met today with François-Philippe Champagne, federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, to call for a comprehensive, united Canadian response to looming U.S. tariffs. “We call on the governments of Quebec and Canada to […]

United Steelworkers union supports Saskatchewan NDP’s call for trade-enabling infrastructure investments

February 28, 2025 | Media Releases

REGINA – The United Steelworkers union (USW) strongly supports the Saskatchewan NDP’s call for massive investments in trade-enabling infrastructure to secure good jobs, boost the economy and expand market access for the province’s world-class exports. “We need serious investment in trade-enabling infrastructure to secure good jobs and a strong future for workers in Saskatchewan and […]

USW condemns latest round of job cuts at Telus

February 27, 2025 | Media Releases

BURNABY, B.C. – For the second time this month, the United Steelworkers union (USW) is strongly condemning Telus’ latest wave of job cuts, as the company once again issues Voluntary Severance Packages (VSPs) to approximately 400 USW members nationwide. The affected employees work within Telus Business Solutions (TBS) and the Small-Medium Business 100 (SMB100) team, […]

Steelworkers denounce inadequate regulation following death of another road traffic control worker

February 25, 2025 | Media Releases

GATINEAU, Que. – United Steelworkers/Syndicat des Métallos Local 9005 is denouncing the lack of action by the Quebec government to protect road traffic control workers following a worker’s death yesterday afternoon in Gatineau. The worker was killed while performing road traffic control duties as part of a snow-removal operation following a massive winter storm. “We […]

Negotiations remain deadlocked for Steelworkers at Quebec ferry crossings

February 24, 2025 | Media Releases

Bargaining scheduled for today between United Steelworkers/Syndicat des Métallos members and the provincial agency that runs Quebec’s marine ferry services was cancelled due to the lack of a mandate for management to negotiate a settlement. Steelworkers Local 9599 represents workers who operate ferries on five crossings on the St. Lawrence and Saguenay rivers – Québec/Lévis, […]

How many more deaths before the Transport Minister intervenes?

February 19, 2025 | Media Releases

QUEBEC CITY – Dozens of road traffic control workers today held a symbolic funeral march outside the constituency office of provincial Transport Minister Geneviève Guilbault in Quebec City. “Too many deaths, too much silence,” the workers chanted during the demonstration held in memory of 22 people road traffic control workers who have died in work-related […]

The United Steelworkers union demands Canadian materials for high-speed rail project amid U.S. tariff threats

February 19, 2025 | Media Releases

OTTAWA – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is urging the Government of Canada to prioritize Canadian-made materials in the construction of the newly announced high-speed rail network connecting Toronto and Quebec City. While the project is presented as a transformative infrastructure investment with potential to drive economic growth, job creation, and environmental progress, USW leaders […]

Steelworkers union supports NDP plan for massive public infrastructure program using Canadian steel

February 18, 2025 | Media Releases

HAMILTON – With job losses already a reality, United Steelworkers union (USW) representatives met today in Hamilton to underscore the urgency of a national program to protect Canadian workers from the Trump administration’s threats of devastating, unprecedented tariffs. USW members from five manufacturing and steel plants in Hamilton and the nearby community of Nanticoke held […]

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United Steelworkers union condemns Trump’s reckless tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum

February 10, 2025 | Media Releases

"We’ve been through this before and we know these kinds of reckless trade measures don’t work, and hurt workers, destabilize industries and create uncertainty across the economy on both sides of the border."

USW Local 8328 members ratify new agreement after one-month employer lockout

February 6, 2025 | Media Releases

After a four-week lockout, members of USW Local 8328 have a new collective agreement with good gains in wages and more.

United Steelworkers union reaches new national agreement with CPKC

February 6, 2025 | Media Releases

CALGARY – The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1976 has reached a new tentative agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), covering 600 workers in locations across Canada. “I am pleased with the progress we made during this round of negotiations,” said Nathalie Lapointe, USW Montreal Area Co-ordinator and lead negotiator. “We are looking forward […]

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Steelworkers: Telus is undermining Canada’s telecom with latest round of voluntary severance packages

February 5, 2025 | Media Releases

BURNABY, BC – Last week, Telus issued another 545 voluntary severance packages (VSPs) to members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944, impacting workers in various critical departments, including outside plant construction, cable repair, network operations, engineering and more. This follows a trend of similar packages offered over the past two years significantly reducing […]

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United Steelworkers union welcomes B.C. government’s initiative to fast-track major projects, advocate for forest workers

February 5, 2025 | Media Releases

BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes Premier David Eby and the Government of British Columbia’s decision to expedite major projects, representing an investment of approximately $20 billion, and for establishing a council to advocate for forest workers in the face of existing and pending duties and tariffs. The strategic move to advance […]