Known as “the health and safety union,” the United Steelworkers welcomed Toronto Star Work and Wealth investigative reporter Sara Mojtehedzadeh to the National Policy Conference. Mojtehedzadeh showed why she has become known for ground-breaking reporting on the dangerous realities of precarious work, unsafe workplace conditions, and worker safety, as she told delegates about going under […]
Wednesday afternoon delegates heard from the National Indigenous Committee and the newly appointed District 3 and 6 Indigenous Engagement Co-ordinators. Panelists shared their insights on the importance of supporting and engaging Indigenous members. “By offering encouragement and opportunities for advancement within our union, we first must give Indigenous members the opportunity to self-identify as First […]
Progress is happening in Mexico, thanks to a worker-friendly president and labour reform provisions in the 2018 Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Delegates got a window into how workers and unions are seizing the moment.
“We need to be prepared to make organizing our focus for the next decade.”
Tuesday afternoon, delegates discussed a number of resolutions to continue the USW’s advocacy work in the forestry and industrial sectors, including when it comes to international trade.
Why is being an ally crucial to the union? Because the union is diverse – across race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, disability and gender identity.
Members share insights on engaging their co-workers and the challenges workers face when organizing.
“You represent the strength and power of our union, and our ability to improve the lives of so many.”
Canada must adopt human rights and environmental due diligence legislation, and require Canadian companies to end abuse in their global supply chain.
On April 24, 2023, the United Steelworkers join our voices to other Canadian unions to mark the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster. Please see this joint statement from the Canadian Labour Congress below.
Attention District 3 locals: online pharmacy buy solosec online no prescription pharmacy The 7th annual Rolling Barrage Coast to Coast motorcycle ride to combat Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder is beginning on August 1, 2023. I write to encourage your local to support the event if you can. The ride is organized by Scott Casey, retired […]
Mark your calendars! Please be advised that what was traditionally known as the D3 Summer School has been scheduled this year for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 at St. Eugene Resort in Cranbrook, B.C. St. Eugene is proudly reclaimed and owned by the Ktunaxa Nation. The following courses will be offered this […]
USW District 6 Trans Liaison Mayson Fulk participates in the Pride community and shares experiences as an equity advocate with university students studying human resources.
To help Inuit workers gain comfort and familiarity with the union and the assistance it could provide, an information pamphlet for mine workers was designed in three languages – Inuktitut, French and English.
Education is an important component to ensure strong and effective local unions.
The Call for the next National SOAR conference has gone out to active SOAR chapters in Canada. If your chapter has not received it, please contact Monica Mark at mmark@usw.ca. In January, SOAR chapters in Canada will be voting on members to attend the National SOAR Conference being held in Toronto at the Sheraton Centre […]
As you know, an Alberta Provincial election is being held this spring on Monday, May 29. Making sure that the issues that matter to working people are front and centre in government decisions is critical for our members and the growth of our union in the province. That means Steelworkers must play an important role […]
In our union’s proud history of promoting and supporting equality, Steelworkers celebrate Black History Month each February. We acknowledge the accomplishments of Black Canadians in society, recognize the achievements of activists in our union, and, encourage Steelworkers to continue the struggle for equality. We also know that despite advances in equality, racism has played a […]