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USW International President David McCall calls on Trump to reconsider tariffs on Canada

February 1, 2025 | Media Releases

PITTSBURGH – United Steelworkers (USW) International President David McCall issued the following statement today following President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would institute 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada: “The USW has long called for systemic reform of our broken trade system, but lashing out at key allies like Canada is not the way […]

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USW National Director Marty Warren condemns President Trump’s attacks on Canadian jobs and communities

February 1, 2025 | Media Releases

TORONTO – National Director for Canada of the United Steelworkers Union (USW) Marty Warren, issued the following statement: “Today, Donald Trump has once again proven that he is no friend to working people—on either side of the border. The imposition of a 25% across-the-board tariff on Canadian is a direct attack on workers, our industries […]

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Canadian government must confront Telus union-busting in Turkiye

January 31, 2025 | Media Releases

The following statement was issued today by the United Steelworkers union (USW), regarding union-busting by Telus in Turkiye: TORONTO – The United Steelworkers (USW) urges Canadian authorities to insist Telus, a Canadian corporation with its head office in Vancouver, respect the rights of its employees overseas. In August 2024, employees at Telus subsidiary Telus Digital […]

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USW Local 6500 forging a path of solidarity with Indigenous communities

January 29, 2025 | News Articles

Being gathered around a sacred fire and hearing an Elder’s word carry the weight of history, grief, and hope is transformative and inspiring. At USW Local 6500, these moments are not just symbolic – they are a moment to build a foundation of relationships grounded in respect and a shared future with the Indigenous communities. Dan […]

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The effects of racism and systemic racism on overall health

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December 3, 2024
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November 7, 2024
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SHF Projects Graphic Map 2023

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October 31, 2024
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