The union is a pillar of support for the communities in which our members live and work. Steelworkers contribute to the community in many ways. Take pride in and be inspired by these recent initiatives. USW 8327 donated T-shirts for tie-dyeing USW Local 8327, an amalgamated local in Eastern Ontario, donated 400 T-shirts for campers […]
SHELLEY SAVOURYTraffic Clerk Marine AtlanticTC Local 1976, Unit 551, District 6Port aux Basques, N.L. What do you do? As part of my job, I get to tell you where to go. I’m a Traffic Clerk for Marine Atlantic, scanning ferry tickets and directing cars and trucks on and off the ferry.There are about 320 members […]
Over the past few months, District 6 members have once again shown the strength, compassion and solidarity that define our union. Losing former International President Leo W. Gerard deeply saddened us. A proud Sudburian and lifelong trade unionist, Leo’s legacy is felt in every corner of our movement. From his early days with Local 6500 […]
At an all-time low in the polls and in the final year of its term, the conservative Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government has turned to attacking the fundamental rights of workers and their unions. Under the guise of “transparency” and “democracy,” the CAQ has passed the “Boulet Act” – part of a corporate agenda that […]
I begin by thanking USW District 3 members and local unions for putting your trust in me for another term as your Director. It’s an honour to do this work on behalf of our 44,000 members and retirees. I’m proud to continue this next chapter under the leadership of our International President-elect, Roxanne Brown. Roxanne […]
The USW’s commitment to support health-care workers who want the security and benefits of union membership led to another organizing success recently when more than 150 retirement home employees in Ajax, Ont., joined the Steelworkers. Staff at the Parkland Ajax facility, who provide daily care and support to seniors and their families, turned to the […]
USW locals are receiving thousands of dollars towards the cost of hosting community events. There are two catches: the locals must contribute to the USW Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) and the project must have an educational component Local 9344 family day This Quebec local organized a family day at Lac des Rapides in […]
Amid Trump’s trade war on Canada’s manufacturing capacity and its workers, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund organized a tour by partner unions from Mexico and Canadian experts to discuss the tariff impacts on workers and the economy. In September, the group visited USW Area Councils and locals, toured factories to meet members and participated in forums […]
The United Steelworkers, the largest mining union in North America and a founding member of the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance, has released a policy statement outlining the union’s principles for responsible mining. Critical minerals and materials are of significant strategic importance for energy, national defence, transportation, communications and other technology. Global demand for these […]
What is mental health? Having good mental health means generally feeling good and being able to cope with everyday life at home and at work. Seeking help for those experiencing mental health issues is challenging for a number of reasons: there is still stigma, people don’t know where to get help, getting help may cost […]
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. Some of these recent settlements include: Local 1-306Whey to go! Dairy workers complete udderly successful negotiations A six-year contract for members who […]
Dear friends, As we close out 2025, it’s clear that this has been a year of significant challenges, hard fights and real victories across our District. We took on a lot this year. There were many struggles and many successes. Tariffs, trade disputes and the chaos and uncertainty driven by Trump dominated far too much […]
United Steelworkers union (USW) members from Local 3950 came together in a strong show of solidarity to support communities in Jamaica following the devastation caused by a recent hurricane. What began as a simple conversation on the shop floor quickly turned into collective action. After discussing the hurricane’s severity with coworkers, members approached plant management […]
Bea Bruske is the president of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2023. You can meet Bea at the CLC Convention in Winnipeg, May 11-15, 2026. For more than three decades, Bruske has served workers and their families as an activist, workers’ advocate, negotiator and community organizer. She served as […]
The trade war launched by Donald Trump continues to intensify, striking Canadian workers. In addition to the 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum imposed earlier this year and the duties on non-CUSMA-compliant automobiles and parts, Washington added a 50% tariff on copper in July. More recently, a new 10% duty on softwood lumber was introduced, […]
Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) District 6 Political Action Committee (PAC) met at the District 6 office on Dec. 8 and 9 to review recent political work, discuss key issues affecting workers and plan priorities for 2026. The two-day meeting included debriefs from recent lobbying efforts at the provincial and federal levels, regional […]
As the holiday season approaches, many families in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., are experiencing increased financial pressure and uncertainty. To help support the community during this challenging time, United Steelworkers union (USW) locals have once again come together to provide much-needed assistance to local charities and service organizations. This year, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund is […]
In September, our union and our movement lost a great leader – Leo W. Gerard, our longtime International President and a mentor to many of us. As I think about Leo’s legacy, it is not lost on me that so much of his work involved building our power as workers, across borders and throughout global […]