The USW will be gathering Steel sector local union leaders, workplace representatives and staff together from across Canada for the next edition of the Stand up for Steel Conference, taking place in Ottawa from June 3 to 4.
For many years, the union pushed for four key demands:
1. Ensure unions have the right to initiate trade cases
2. Expand the definition of ‘material injury’ in trade cases
3. Establish a carbon border adjustment on imported steel
4. Demand the use of Canadian-made steel in infrastructure projects
Thanks to the efforts of the union – including numerous local union leaders who brought forward the stories of members at trade hearings, together we were successful in April 2022 in winning both the right to initiate trade cases and an expansion of the definition of “material injury” in trade cases. This now includes harm to job security, impact on collective bargaining outcomes and on the broader community.
Now it is time to focus in on these next two demands that will bolster the use of Canadian-made steel, which is among the cleanest in the world: establish a carbon border adjustment to help mitigate the prevalence of “leakage” from low cost, pollution-heavy jurisdictions and securing the use of Canadian-made steel in infrastructure projects.
Conference highlights:
• Steel sector industry and trade updates
• Local union reports
• Lobby training and lobby day
• Sustainable steel jobs for the future
• Evening reception
Interpretation will be provided for the plenary sessions.
The conference will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown, located at 361 Queen Street in Ottawa. The USW room rate is $219.
Click here to book your room from June 2 to 5.
We are looking forward to an exciting conference!
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Registration:
Please note there is no registration fee. Please fill out the USW registration form.
For assistance, please contact: Tarah Lemours at tlemours@usw.ca or call 613-731-6315.
Hotel and travel:
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Ottawa
361 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 0C7
All reservations must be made before May 3, 2024 to take advantage of the USW room rate.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in guestrooms.
• The above rates are quoted for single/double occupancy. Additional $15.00 per person per room per night.
• The room rate is quoted in CAD, and subject to applicable taxes, currently 5% MAT & 13% HST.
• Check-in: 4 p.m. Check-out: 12 p.m.
• All taxes, fees and assessments are subject to change without notice.
• Underground parking is available at additional cost. Maximum 1.79 meters (5’9”) clearance.
Book your room here or call: 1-800-445-8667