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Federal Election Telephone Town Halls for Steelworkers

August 26, 2021

The USW is reaching out to share information and resources, and hear from members live!

Please join your fellow Steelworkers and District Directors in two telephone town halls to talk about union issues as well as hear about how our union is engaged in the 2021 federal election.

We also want to hear from you. Members will have a chance to ask questions and share your experiences live.

  • District 3 (Western Canada & Territories) – Wednesday, Sept. 1, 6:00 p.m. Pacific – with USW District 3 Director Steve Hunt
  • District 6 (Ontario & Atlantic Canada) – Wednesday, Sept. 8, 7:00 p.m. Eastern – with USW District 6 Director Marty Warren and USW National Director Ken Neumann

Register for one or both of the USW Telephone Town Halls

Prior to the Town Hall, you will receive a call at the phone number you provided. You simply have to stay on the line to be connected into the live town hall.

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