The impacts of social media and the rise of individualism are becoming increasingly evident in our society. Social media feeds us content designed to provoke reactions. Anger and outrage abound, attention spans get shorter, society grows more fragmented, patience runs thin. We are witnessing an increasing polarization of opinions. All of this is concerning for […]
We all know things feel heavy right now. Across Canada, a lot of working families are dealing with uncertainty, and it is not getting easier. There is a lot of talk out there about industrial strategies, supply chains and investing in infrastructure. Those conversations matter and are long overdue. But for many Steelworkers, talk does […]
In April 2023, Steelworkers from across Canada came together for the 55th USW National Policy Conference. The result was 56 resolutions ranging from industrial policy and climate action to international trade justice and 2SLGBTQIA+ pride. It was the responsibility of the Canadian National Office, the districts and the Wood Council to enact those resolutions. As […]
For nearly an entire year following the federal election in the spring of 2025, the political climate in Ottawa was defined by a balance of power that seemed to shift from week to week, driven by political manoeuvring, floor crossings and by-elections. However, that changed with decisive federal byelections on April 13 of this year. […]
Rachel Worley Service Technician and Local Union Representative, Local 1944, District 3. Castlegar, B.C. What do you do? I come out of Local 1944, where I was a service technician working for Telus. I became a local union rep for the local in 2022, representing technicians, construction, cable repair and inside plant workers over most […]
More than 700 Steelworkers gathered in Toronto in March to attend the National and International Women of Steel Conference. The conference featured a series of powerful speeches by newly elected USW International President, Roxanne D. Brown. Brown acknowledged that by stepping into the president’s role, she embodies an achievement that moves the USW – and […]
Each year, USW members at hundreds of workplaces across Canada, covering virtually every sector of the economy, negotiate strong collective agreements that protect health and safety and improve wages, benefits and working conditions. These recent settlements include: Local 9291 • Westwood Mine, Preissac, Que. A five-year contract for 375 workers at Westwood’s gold-mining operations in […]
The United Steelworkers union is taking a key role in supporting a Canadian government initiative aimed at addressing a skilled labour shortage in the country’s mining industry. The new Mining and Minerals Workforce Alliance was launched by the federal government in June to develop strategies and solutions to tackle labour shortages and other key issues […]
Tens of thousands of USW members employed in steel, forestry, aluminum, auto parts and other industries in Canada continue to face great uncertainty due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff and trade wars. Amid this unprecedented upheaval, an exchange led by the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) brought together Canadian Steelworkers with allies from the […]
Telecommunications is no longer simply a utility sector. It is the operating system of Canada’s digital economy. The cabling, towers and switches built by workers across the country now function as critical infrastructure, safeguarding Canada’s digital borders and economy. “Technical work is transforming as boundaries between telecom, IT, security and digital services dissolve,” says Michael […]
The trade war between Canada and the United States continues to rage, raising a broader question: Are we witnessing the end of a trade order based on clear and predictable rules? Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s use of emergency economic powers to impose a series of broad tariffs, reaffirming that […]
On March 1, 2026, Roxanne D. Brown was sworn in as the 10th International President of the United Steelworkers union. She makes history as the first woman and the first Black person to lead North America’s largest industrial union. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Brown grew up in White Plains, N.Y. Union-represented jobs enabled her mom […]
According to recent Canadian research, one in six people who menstruate do not know whether they can afford the products they need for their next period, highlighting the ongoing need for initiatives like Period Promise, a United Way campaign. Through their annual collection of menstrual hygiene products and essential personal care items, the United Steelworkers […]
On March 1, 2026, Roxanne D. Brown was sworn in as the 10th International President of the United Steelworkers union. She makes history as the first woman and the first Black person to lead North America’s largest industrial union. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Brown grew up in White Plains, N.Y. Union-represented jobs enabled her mom […]
For United Steelworkers Local 5795, supporting members means supporting the communities they call home. This summer, the local is demonstrating that commitment by ensuring Labrador City’s annual Family Day celebration, taking place on August 22, continues, providing families with an opportunity to come together, create memories and celebrate their community. After cuts were made to […]
The message outside of Queen’s Park last week was loud and clear: public health care is worth fighting for. Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) District 6 joined thousands of workers, activists, community members and allies at a rally organized by the Ontario Health Coalition to push back against growing privatization in Ontario’s health-care system. […]
With a rapid expansion of mining operations projected for Ontario in coming years, United Steelworkers Local 6500 – the province’s largest mining union – is sounding the alarm on the critical need for greater worker protections against deadly occupational diseases. Ontario lags significantly behind most other provinces – and behind even the Trump administration in […]
The USW Northeastern Ontario Area Council (NEOAC) has received the United Way Centraide Canada National Partnership Builder Award, honouring decades of community leadership, solidarity and support across Northeastern Ontario. The award recognizes organizations that demonstrate outstanding collaboration and commitment to building stronger communities through collective action. The NEOAC was recognized for its long-standing partnership with […]