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All In on Solidarity: United Steelworkers International union united against Trump tariffs

April 10, 2025 | Media Releases

LAS VEGAS, NV –Canadian Steelworkers joined thousands of delegates from across the United States and the Caribbean at the 2025 United Steelworkers union (USW) International Convention where a strong and bold resolution calling for fair trade and an end to Trump’s reckless tariffs on Canadian goods was unanimously adopted. As Trump’s administration moves to impose […]

USW applauds Premier Eby and B.C. government support for forestry workers impacted by unfair U.S. softwood lumber tariffs

April 8, 2025 | Media Releases

“Premier’s Eby’s approach in pressing the federal government in Ottawa for worker supports is key in helping our members get through this uncertain time.”

Supporters rallying for Telus workers outside the call centre in Turkey.

United Steelworkers, Canadian Labour Congress oppose bad treatment of Telus workers in Turkey

April 8, 2025 | Media Releases

Workers formed a union and received official recognition from the Turkish government last August, but Telus Digital and Telus have refused to recognize the workers’ union.

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Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $20,000 in response to humanitarian emergency caused by earthquake in Myanmar

April 8, 2025 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is donating $20,000 to Oxfam-Québec to support its appeal for the humanitarian emergency following the recent earthquake in Myanmar. Last week, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing widespread destruction. Estimates now put the official death toll at over 2,900 people, with thousands more injured and displacing 1.6 million in […]

United Steelworkers International Convention to include 3,000 union members, allies

April 4, 2025 | Media Releases

TORONTO – Nearly 3,000 members and allies of the United Steelworkers union (USW) from across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean, will meet next week in Las Vegas to chart the future of the largest industrial union in North America during the union’s International Constitutional Convention in Las Vegas. More than 2,300 elected delegates, 600 […]

B.C. Forests Minister announces new Forestry Support Bureau, promising action to protect jobs and strengthen the sector

April 3, 2025 | Media Releases

Statement from Scott Lunny, United Steelworkers (USW) Western Canada Director, on new Forestry Support Bureau announced by B.C. Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar: At the recent meeting of United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-2017 in Prince George, B.C.’s Minister of Forests, Ravi Parmar, spoke about acting on a proposal that has been pushed for over […]

Strike ends at Comfort Inn Baie-Comeau

March 28, 2025 | Media Releases

BAIE-COMEAU, Que. – Standing tall and smiling broadly, the 20 or so female workers at Comfort Inn Baie-Comeau unanimously accepted their new employment contract. With yesterday’s 100% vote in favour of ratification, a strike that began on March 22, 2024, i.e., more than a year ago, is now over. Retroactive to August 2023, the five-year […]

Strike mandate for Mondor workers in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu

March 26, 2025 | Media Releases

SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Que. – Workers at the Mondor apparel plant in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., have voted strongly in favour of strike action if needed to back their efforts to negotiate a fair collective agreement with the company. The 25 workers, most of whom are seamstresses and assemblers, produce tights and apparel for women and for dancing, figure […]

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Hudson’s Bay must prioritize workers amid Kamloops store liquidation

March 21, 2025 | Media Releases

KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-417 is calling on Hudson’s Bay (HBC) to put workers first as the company proceeds with the liquidation of its Kamloops store. A closure of this store will result in the loss of over 30 unionized jobs, dealing a significant blow to workers, their families and the […]

Jagmeet Singh and the NDP put workers first in this election – United Steelworkers

March 20, 2025 | Media Releases

"In times like these, we need a fighter, a strong leader who has our backs and who is always in our corner. That’s Jagmeet Singh and the NDP."

ADVISORY: Putting workers first in the election – United Steelworkers and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh

March 19, 2025 | Media Releases

The USW is a founding member of the NDP in 1961. Since the last election, the NDP has leveraged its power in Parliament for workers.

Starbucks Partners at Surrey’s Alder Crossing join United Steelworkers union

March 19, 2025 | Media Releases

SURREY, B.C. – Seventeen Starbucks partners at the Alder Crossing location in Surrey, B.C., have officially joined the United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 2009, marking a significant step in their fight for fair treatment and stronger workplace protections. “Joining USW Local 2009 is an empowering step, knowing that we, as partners, have strong representation to […]

ADVISORY: Workers need swift action in the face of layoffs and uncertainty

March 18, 2025 | Media Releases

The company has indicated the tariffs and lack of orders are why we’re getting these job losses and work disruptions.

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USW National Director Marty Warren congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney, calls for immediate action on worker protections, industrial policy and trade

March 14, 2025 | Media Releases

United Steelworkers union Canadian National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement: “On behalf of the 225,000 members of the United Steelworkers union across Canada, I want to congratulate Mark Carney on becoming the 24th Prime Minister of Canada. Workers across the country are looking to this newly appointed government to stand up for them, […]

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 […]