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Unionizing Starbucks: A path to fairness, safety and collective power

November 7, 2024 | News Articles

In a bustling Starbucks, each drink crafted and every customer served reflects its employees’ dedication and hard work. With a joyous moment growing across Ontario, Starbucks workers are taking steps to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are protected – by joining the United Steelworkers (USW). With the recent successful unionization of the […]

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Together we rise: USW District 6 Women of Steel committee fights for equality and awareness

October 28, 2024 | News Articles

The United Steelworkers (USW) District 6 Women of Steel Committee met Oct. 24-25 to review union initiatives aimed at empowering women, advancing equity and addressing workplace challenges. Updates covered the National Women’s Committee, resolutions for the upcoming International Constitutional Convention, recent union conferences and leadership training. The committee also participated in the Royal LePage Shelter […]

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United Steelworkers union and University of Toronto launch new research chair honouring Leo Gerard

November 15, 2024 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) has partnered with the University of Toronto to launch a new USW/Leo Gerard Chair in Collective Bargaining and Worker Representation at the university’s Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources. The USW/Leo Gerard Chair will further the University of Toronto’s leadership in the study and teaching of labour […]

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United Steelworkers union mourns John Horgan

November 12, 2024 | Statements

Statement from Scott Lunny, Western Canada Director, United Steelworkers (USW), on the passing today of John Horgan: It is with great sadness that the United Steelworkers mourns the death of former British Columbia Premier John Horgan, a friend to our union and a steadfast advocate for the rights and dignity of all workers. Throughout his […]

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USW files labour rights complaint under CUSMA to protect workers at Canadian-owned mine in Mexico

November 12, 2024 | Media Releases

TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2024 – The United Steelworkers union (USW) has filed a complaint under the Canada United States Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on behalf of workers at a Canadian-owned mine in Mexico who have faced assaults and death threats after they joined an independent union. This complaint calls for an independent panel to investigate and […]

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Unionizing Starbucks: A path to fairness, safety and collective power

November 7, 2024 | News Articles

In a bustling Starbucks, each drink crafted and every customer served reflects its employees’ dedication and hard work. With a joyous moment growing across Ontario, Starbucks workers are taking steps to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are protected – by joining the United Steelworkers (USW). With the recent successful unionization of the […]

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Resources

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The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) brochure

Misc. Resources
November 7, 2024
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How unions can support members with family responsibilities

Misc. Resources
October 23, 2024
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Finding good PPE for women

Misc. Resources
October 18, 2024
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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
Click to view USW submission to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) for the consultation on potential new measures to advance and defend Canada’s economic security interests
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