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USW mourns passing of International President Tom Conway

September 25, 2023 | Media Releases

(PITTSBURGH / TORONTO) – It is with heavy hearts that the United Steelworkers union (USW) today announces the passing of International President Tom Conway at age 71. Elected as the union’s president in 2019, Conway was known for his quick wit, formidable bargaining skills and unwavering devotion to workers and their families.  “From his earliest time making […]

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There’s no denying it: Indigenous children suffered and died at residential schools

September 22, 2023 | Statements

USW directors’ statement for September 30, National Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation The United Steelworkers union (USW) is committed to working for reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. We know there can be no reconciliation without acknowledging the truth of what happened at residential schools. Between the late 1800s and 1996, more […]

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United Steelworkers union asks public to stand up for Canadian call centre workers

July 18, 2024 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944 has launched a nationwide campaign calling on the public to support Canadian call centre workers who are losing their jobs with TELUS. You are encouraged to tell your representatives in Ottawa that it is time to stand up for Canadian call centre workers, our communities and our local […]

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Steelworkers’ union calls for urgent meeting with Doug Ford to save Terrace Bay’s largest employer

July 18, 2024 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The leader of the United Steelworkers (USW) union in Ontario is calling for an urgent meeting with Premier Doug Ford to ramp up efforts to re-open the AV Terrace Bay pulp mill, the northwestern Ontario community’s largest employer before it closed six months ago. The pulp mill, owned by the India-based Aditya Birla […]

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United Steelworkers statement on Stelco’s announcement of sale agreement with Cleveland-Cliffs

July 15, 2024 | Media Releases

Statement by United Steelworkers union (USW) Canadian leaders on today’s announcement by Stelco Holdings Inc. that it has entered into an agreement with Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. for the purchase of Stelco’s Hamilton Works and Lake Erie Works operations in Hamilton and Nanticoke, Ont., respectively: Today, some two-dozen representatives of the nearly 2,000 USW members who work […]

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Tina Bishop, General Manager of the Community Food Sharing Association, and Myles Sullivan, USW Director for District 6, standing on stage holding up a giant cheque for the donation.

Steelworkers give $88,028 to Community Food Sharing Association in St. John’s

July 15, 2024 | Media Releases

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador – The United Steelworkers union (USW) has raised $88,028.20 for the Community Food Sharing Association in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, at the conclusion of its triennial District 6 Conference held in the city. Under the banner, “We’re Ready,” the conference brought more than 450 USW members and guests from […]

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Honouring the Power and Place of Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit Persons (MMIWG2S) 

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July 18, 2024
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How to Offer Tobacco and Make a Request of an Elder, Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Chief, or other Indigenous Person 

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July 8, 2024
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Why do we mark September 30? What’s Orange Shirt Day? 

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July 8, 2024
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What is UNDRIP and what does it mean for USW and local unions?

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July 8, 2024
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