The United Steelworkers union (USW) stands in full solidarity with the approximately 150 precarious delivery drivers working for Dragonfly and Intelcom who are now in their seventh day of protest in Saskatoon after drastic cuts to per-package pay rates that have pushed workers to a breaking point and are now being terminated for their actions. […]
TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que., May 13, 2026 – After locking out 105 workers at its facility in Trois-Rivières on April 15, Siemens Energy is adding insult to injury by illegally using replacement workers, or “scabs” in common language, to do their jobs. The company’s use of replacement workers has been revealed in a report by investigators from […]
TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement of new financing for tariff-impacted businesses: “Today’s announcement is a positive step for companies facing serious pressure from the ongoing U.S. trade war. It matters to workers because these businesses support good jobs across […]
The United Steelworkers, Unifor and CUPE, united as the Canadian Telecommunications Workers’ Alliance (CTWA), jointly presented to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU) on Thursday, April 30. Unifor Telecommunications Director Roch LeBlanc delivered opening remarks for the Alliance, alongside Nathalie Blais, CUPE Research Representative and Corey Mandryk, Lead Organizer, United Steelworkers National […]
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) says the Spring Economic Update includes useful steps on Buy Canadian, skilled trades, defence procurement and the Canada Strong Fund, but more action and clarity are needed to support workers and protect Canada’s industrial base as the trade war with the U.S. continues to threaten jobs, production and […]
TORONTO – Critical testimony from Canadian Steelworkers has played a crucial role in a major decision by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) to crack down on foreign dumping of unfairly traded steel into Canada. Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) were key witnesses in a CITT investigation that has resulted in the tribunal […]
TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement on reports that the Trump administration is offering tariff relief to Canadian steel and aluminum companies only if they commit to moving production to the United States: “Let’s be clear: this isn’t relief – it’s blackmail and extortion. The United States […]
STURGEON FALLS, Ont. – Members of USW Local 2020 at Alouette Bus Lines in Sturgeon Falls, Ont., ratified a new collective agreement, ending their courageous two-month strike by achieving wage and working condition improvements in Northern Ontario’s student transportation sector. The agreement comes after members showed strong solidarity and took collective action to address wages, […]
OTTAWA – Dozens of United Steelworkers (USW) union members from across Canada will be on Parliament Hill on Thursday, April 23, to lobby federal cabinet ministers and MPs to take urgent action in response to an existential crisis facing the domestic steel industry and its workers. “The threats to our steel sector and the tens […]
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud to welcome 146 new members following the certification of Porter Airlines customer service workers at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Workers came together to address key workplace concerns, including fair wages, hours of work and access to benefits, as well as the ability to negotiate their working […]
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund matched monies raised from the basketball tournament, resulting in $15,950 in relief funds for Cuba.
KENORA, Ont. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud to welcome 147 new members following a strong organizing victory at Weyerhaeuser in Kenora, Ont. Workers voted overwhelmingly in favour of joining the union with 97% support. This is a clear demonstration of their desire for a stronger voice at work and a more secure […]
Toronto – Workers at Habitat Services in Toronto have joined the United Steelworkers union (USW), building collective power on the job and strengthening workers’ voices in the non-profit social services sector. The newly organized union includes approximately 30 workers who provide housing and support services to individuals living with mental health and addiction challenges across […]
PLESSISVILLE, Que. – As the Artemis II space mission brings Quebec maple syrup to the moon, the workers who produce the world-renowned product are alerting the Canadian and American space agencies of the less-than-ideal labour conditions they endure. The maple syrup products being enjoyed by the Artemis II astronauts during their 10-day moon mission is […]
The United Steelworkers union (USW) is supporting the Alberta NDP’s “Building Alberta’s Energy Future” plan, calling it a forward-looking approach that puts workers first while supporting economic stability and long-term growth. The plan announced by Alberta New Democrat leader Naheed Nenshi outlines a strategy under an Alberta New Democratic government that will expand Canada’s energy […]
TORONTO, March 29, 2026 – More than 700 United Steelworkers (USW) activists from across Canada and the United States are in Toronto this week to attend the union’s triennial International Women’s Conference. Under the theme Women of Steel – Education for a New Era, the four-day conference opens tomorrow, March 30, at 10 a.m., at […]
TORONTO – In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to Oxfam Canada to support urgent relief efforts for civilians displaced by the ongoing conflict. Since the conflict began on March 2, more than one million civilians – approximately one fifth of Lebanon’s population – have […]
Brantford, Ont. – Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 3505 at Slacan Industries have ratified a new four-year collective agreement. The agreement, ratified Saturday, covers 116 workers and includes wage increases over the life of the contract, improvements to benefits, strengthened language around health and safety and training, and the introduction of an attendance recognition […]