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Forest industry unions call on Quebec to break the deadlock and take urgent action to support workers

September 10, 2024 | Media Releases

Joint media release by the United Steelworkers union (USW), the Centrale des syndicats démocratiques (CSD), the Fédération de l’industrie manufacturière (FIM-CSN) and Unifor. QUEBEC CITY – The unions representing workers in Quebec’s forestry sector – the United Steelworkers (USW), the Centrale des syndicats démocratiques (CSD), and the Fédération de l’industrie manufacturière (FIM-CSN) and Unifor – […]

Canfor’s decision to close Fort St. John and Plateau sawmills devastating blow to workers and communities

September 5, 2024 | Media Releases

500 jobs lost including over 325 USW members Burnaby, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-2017 (Prince George, B.C.), and the USW Wood Council are devastated to learn of Canfor’s sudden decision to permanently close Fort St. John and Plateau (Vanderhoof, B.C.), sawmills impacting over 500 jobs, 325 of them USW members. The […]

Statement: United Steelworkers on the end of the Confidence and Supply Agreement

September 5, 2024 | Media Releases

Marty Warren, United Steelworkers union National Director for Canada, issued the following statement following the NDP decision to end the Confidence and Supply Agreement with the Liberal government: “Today, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh explained the reasons behind his decision to end the Confidence and Supply Agreement with the Liberal government. This agreement brought real benefits […]

A person pumping its fist during a picket line. People holding signs appear in the background of the photo. There text saying: 2024 Labour Day Statement.

Labour’s Day: Celebrating our wins for workers

August 30, 2024 | Statements

USW 2024 Labour Day statement Labour Day is a statutory holiday where we celebrate workers and labour movement victories that benefit all of us. Like most of the benefits we enjoy – and, let’s face it, sometimes take for granted – workers had to fight for it. It’s our local leaders and members on the […]

A photo of person wearing blue jumpsuit and a white helmet, operating a machine in a steel factory. There is a text under the photo saying: United Steelworkers applauds new tariffs on steel, aluminum and electric vehicles from China.

Tariffs on aluminum, steel and electric vehicle imports from China good for Canadian jobs

August 26, 2024 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is lauding an announcement by the federal government this morning to impose tariffs on imports of steel, aluminum and electric vehicles from China, in a move to reinforce domestic industry and stem the tide of unfair trade. “We are pleased to see the federal government taking a more […]

U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to double duties on Canadian softwood lumber is pure protectionism

August 17, 2024 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) is calling out the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to double duties on Canadian softwood lumber. “The decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to almost double the current duties and tariffs of Canadian Softwood Lumber products is nothing more than pure U.S. protectionism,” said Jeff Bromley, USW Wood Council […]

Forever in our hearts: Jessie Uppal

August 16, 2024 | Statements

Regretfully and with great sadness we are informing you that USW staff representative, Jessie Uppal, has passed away. We were informed that Jessie passed away peacefully at her home in Vancouver. Jessie has been a valued member of the USW staff in District 3 for over a decade. Prior to that she worked, as a […]

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IMP Aerostructures workers on strike to reverse years of declining wages and living standards

August 13, 2024 | Media Releases

AMHERST, N.S. – Struggling under the weight of rising inflation, workers at IMP Aerostructures in Amherst, N.S., are on strike to recover from years of real wage losses. “We have fallen so far behind, we need to start making up for lost ground, in a big way,” said Mike Blenkhorn, President of United Steelworkers (USW) […]

Court grants temporary injunction against Telus’s return-to-office directive

August 9, 2024 | Media Releases

VANCOUVER – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is pleased that the British Columbia Supreme Court has granted a temporary injunction against Telus’s return-to-office mandate, putting the company’s actions on hold temporarily. On July 30, 2024, USW filed an urgent application with the British Columbia Supreme Court seeking an injunction over the return-to-office directive, which required approximately […]

United Steelworkers endorses NDP candidate Leila Dance in Elmwood-Transcona by-election

August 9, 2024 | Media Releases

WINNIPEG – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud to announce its strong endorsement of Leila Dance, the New Democratic Party candidate in the by-election in the Elmwood-Transcona riding. “Leila Dance is a lifelong resident of Elmwood-Transcona who embodies the values and understands the struggles of working families in this community,” said Mike Pulak, Winnipeg […]

“Unacceptable” outcome to prosecution of National Steel Car for worker’s death leaves family and co-workers distraught, angry, dejected

August 7, 2024 | News Articles

On June 6, 2022, Quoc Le, a United Steelworkers (USW) union member and a worker at the National Steel Car manufacturing plant in Hamilton, was killed on the job. Quoc Le was only 51 years old. His death marked the third preventable workplace fatality at National Steel Car in a 21-month period. Collin Grayley, 35, […]

Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $20,000 to support wildfire relief efforts in Alberta and other parts of Western Canada

August 7, 2024 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to support people and communities evacuated by the recent wildfires in Jasper, Alta., and for future relief efforts in Western Canada this year. Two weeks ago, more than 20,000 residents of Jasper were ordered to evacuate as wildfires that raged in the adjacent National Park […]

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Steelworkers union members at IMT Defence earn victory on wage equality

July 31, 2024 | Media Releases

INGERSOLL, Ont. – Following a nine-week strike, more than 200 members of the United Steelworkers (USW) union have achieved a significant victory on wage equality at IMT Defence in Ingersoll. The workers, who were on strike since June 3, voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new, four-year collective agreement. The highlight of improvements made in the […]

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United Steelworkers union seeks injunction against Telus over return-to-office directive

July 30, 2024 | Media Releases

The union aims to ensure that affected employees retain their rights and are not unfairly pressured to move.

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Steelworkers at Cambridge Brass on strike for fair treatment

July 30, 2024 | Media Releases

Workers at Cambridge Brass, members of the USW, are on the picket line to win the right to bid on shifts once a year as well as pension improvements and fair wages.

Solidarity rally for Telus call centre workers fighting forced relocation

July 26, 2024 | Media Releases

Members of the labour movement will attend a July 27 rally to support USW Local 1944, employees of Telus, in their struggle against office closures.

Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $20,000 to support wildfire evacuees in Labrador and Quebec

July 25, 2024 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating a total of $20,000 to provide support to people and communities evacuated by the recent wildfires in Labrador City, N.L., and Port-Cartier, Que. More than 7,000 residents of Labrador City were ordered to evacuate last week, the biggest evacuation in the city’s history, due to a […]

United Steelworkers union asks public to stand up for Canadian call centre workers

July 18, 2024 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944 has launched a nationwide campaign calling on the public to support Canadian call centre workers who are losing their jobs with TELUS. You are encouraged to tell your representatives in Ottawa that it is time to stand up for Canadian call centre workers, our communities and our local […]

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