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Raising the bar on women’s health and safety

Most workplaces and safety equipment have been designed to suit male workers. When we take women into account, we make workplaces safer. Steelworkers pride ourselves on being the health and safety union. Women of Steel are pointing to hazards and health issues they face as women workers. Let’s make women’s health and safety issues a priority for action!

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BC NDP platform announces promising initiatives, but immediate action needed says United Steelworkers union

October 4, 2024 | Media Releases

The platform announcement from the BC NDP includes a range of promising initiatives that signal a commitment to the future of B.C.’s mining and forestry industries says the United Steelworkers union (USW).  “We welcome these positive BC NDP platform commitments, and now is the time for action,” says Scott Lunny, USW Director for Western Canada. […]

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MP Mattew Green and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh holding a megaphone , standing among USW workers on strike.

United Steelworkers union call out Pierre Poilievre’s misleading attack on Pharmacare

September 27, 2024 | Media Releases

Hamilton, ON — The United Steelworkers union (USW) strongly condemns the misleading statements made by Pierre Poilievre in the House of Commons earlier this week, falsely accusing the NDP of attempting to undermine union-negotiated drug plans as part of their push for a universal Pharmacare program. “Pierre Poilievre is spreading misinformation about how universal pharmacare […]

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Cambridge Brass workers stand firm in 10-week strike for fair wages and pensions

September 21, 2024 | News Articles

Since the strike began on July 19, members at Cambridge Brass have spent 1,680 hours on the picket line. During those hours, workers are facing financial and emotional pressure. With bills piling up and the cost of living and childcare soaring, workers are feeling the pressure. Over the past 10 weeks, over 100 United Steelworkers […]

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USW submission to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) for the consultation on potential new measures to advance and defend Canada’s economic security interests.

Submissions
September 25, 2024
Click to view USW submission to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) for the consultation on potential new measures to advance and defend Canada’s economic security interests.

USW Guide to Benefits During COVID-19

Booklets & Manuals • Reports • Research & Publications
June 30, 2022
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Health and Safety During COVID-19

Reports • Research & Publications
June 29, 2022
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Workplace Issues During COVID-19

Booklets & Manuals • Reports • Research & Publications
June 29, 2022
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Procedure for a Work Refusal

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June 29, 2022
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The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) info

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June 29, 2022
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Federal Work Refusal Process

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June 29, 2022
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COVID-19 and Recent Legislation on Leaves of Absence

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June 29, 2022
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