Wood Council

The USW Wood Council was formed when the Executive of the IWA selected the United Steelworkers and negotiated a merger that took effect on September 1, 2004. A critical part of the merger negotiations was the creation of the Steelworkers IWA Council, representing and coordinating the interests of the former IWA local unions in the areas of safety and health, collective bargaining, organizing and political action. By 2006, the IWA Council adopted the moniker "Wood Council."

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Jan 15, 2022 ·

Alexa McDonough was a hero – United Steelworkers

The USW pays tribute to the memory and solidarity of Alexa McDonough, who, as leader of the federal New Democratic Party (1995-2003), was instrumental in the unanimous passing of the Westray Bill.

Dec 16, 2021 · 2021 Holiday Message ·

Pride, hope and optimism this holiday season

"As I reflect on my pending retirement as USW National Director, I am more proud than ever of our collective efforts to advance workers’ rights and build a better society." – Ken Neumann

Dec 13, 2021 · Media Release ·

Steelworkers deliver petition demanding Canadian Tire pay global garment workers a living wage

Calling Canadian Tire! Members of the USW union petition CEO Greg Hicks to pay living wages to Bangladeshi garment workers in CTC's supply chain.

Dec 12, 2021 ·

CFLPA and United Steelworkers support Hamilton Minor Football Association skills development camps

United Steelworkers and CFL players announce support for Hamilton minor football during Grey Cup week.

Dec 10, 2021 ·

Ken Neumann statement for International Human Rights Day

Each year on December 10th, the United Steelworkers observe Human Rights Day. The recognition of human rights is at the core of Steelworker values and activism.

Dec 06, 2021 ·

CFL Players’ Association and United Steelworkers join together to take on gender-based violence

USW and CFLPA to train members to "Be More Than a Bystander" and stand up against all forms of gender-based violence.

Dec 03, 2021 ·

120 food banks across Canada receive $233,750 from the Steelworkers Humanity Fund

“While we must do our part through our annual donations, we continue to demand bold action from our governments to tackle the root causes of inequalities.”

Dec 01, 2021 · Media Release ·

USW demands federal action to stop new U.S. softwood lumber tariffs

"Tens of thousands of families in more than 600 communities across Canada depend on our forestry sector. The federal government needs to finally fix this conflict for good.”

Nov 30, 2021 ·

Ken Neumann’s statement for December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Union education and political action are two ways to help end the violence.

Nov 19, 2021 · Media Release ·

Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $50,000 to support victims of floods in B.C.

“A variety of programs and essential services will be critical as B.C. residents recover physically and emotionally from the devastation of flooding, and we encourage others to donate available resources and time to those in desperate need today.”

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