Harvey Weinstein was the first revelation. Now the news and social media are full of reports of powerful men sexually harassing women who just want to work. It’s shocking to see what has passed for “normal”, because of fear on the one hand, and apathy or self-interest on the other.
Sexual harassment grows from a poisoned root: the undervaluing and oppression of women, just because they are women. It’s the same root that produces all forms of violence against women.
On December 6, we remember the women murdered at Montreal’s École Polytechnique, and all women whose lives have been taken by husbands, fathers, boyfriends, or others who put no value on their lives.
On December 6, let’s recommit ourselves to valuing women’s abilities, potentials, and lives. As individuals or as members of organizations and of society, our actions have an impact and do make a difference.
In solidarity,
Tomorrow is Election Day in British Columbia and there’s too much at stake for Steelworkers to sit this one out. Across our province, working families are facing real challenges. Forestry communities are fighting to protect jobs and keep mills running. Mining workers need stronger safety protections and training. Canadian jobs are threatened by outsourcing, and […]
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 7619 has issued 72-hour strike notice to Teck’s Highland Valley Copper (HVC) operation near Logan Lake, B.C., following unsuccessful negotiations to reach a fair collective agreement. The notice was served Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m., with the union preparing for potential strike action if an agreement […]
The jobs of thousands of USW members have been plunged into uncertainty due to U.S. tariffs, outsourcing and offshoring. In 2025, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) has supported initiatives that help build union-to-union solidarity, which is critical to ensuring workers have a voice. Over the years, the USW has supported the efforts of the Mexican […]