UNION LEADERS AT RISK Organizing a union and fighting for workers’ rights is never easy, but in many countries in the Global South, becoming a leader in the labour movement can put one’s life at risk. Over the past few months, two cases served as stark reminders of this harsh reality, in countries where the […]
As this year comes to an end, I am wishing each and every Steelworker and their loved ones a happy, restful and joyous holiday season. Our union is made up of members from every continent and nearly every country in the world – celebrating all different traditions – and I wish to extend happy holidays […]
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Workers at the Hudson’s Bay in Kamloops have taken strike action and are encouraging the public to avoid shopping at the store until this labour dispute is resolved. The workers, members of United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-417, had issued a 72-hour strike notice to the company on Dec. 6. Their strike […]
United Steelworkers (USW) union members working at Delta Airlines operations in Canada have negotiated a new collective agreement providing industry-leading compensation, among other gains. The three-year collective agreement covers some 300 members of USW Local 1976 who work in above-wing and below-wing jobs at Delta Airlines operations in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal. Local 1976 […]
"Addressing the root causes of poverty, enhancing social safety nets and implementing targeted economic policies are crucial steps to alleviate the economic hardships faced by many."
No way! Violence isn’t “just part of the job” On December 6, 1989, 14 women were murdered at Montreal’s École Polytechnique because they wanted to work in an occupation historically dominated by men. Today, that kind of prejudice may seem very old-fashioned and out of date. But in 2023, workers who identify as female still […]
In a remarkable testament to the transition from military service to civilian life, Marine Corps Corporal Ryan McKenzie has embarked on an extraordinary journey with the military and the United Steelworkers. Ryan’s story not only highlights his dedication and personal growth but also underscores the USW’s Veterans of Steel program, which aims to support veterans […]
The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944 is expressing concern over the ongoing payroll debacle at Telus, reflecting collective distress and frustration over the company’s recent implementation of a new payroll system. USW Local 1944 asserts that Telus has betrayed its workforce by subjecting them to eight weeks of widespread pay chaos, reminiscent of the […]
SHERBROOKE, Que. – A massive expansion of the federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has further exposed the need for greater rights for exploited workers, members of the Syndicat des Métallos/United Steelworkers union (USW) from across Quebec are asserting on the final day of their 59th Annual Assembly. The explosion in temporary foreign worker recruitment […]
At the 17th biennial convention of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) on Tuesday, educational assistant Laura Walton, grocery store clerk Ahmad Gaied, and community worker Jackie Taylor were elected to be the next executive officers of Canada’s largest labour federation starting January 1, 2024.
Nearly 300 locked-out Rogers Communications workers, members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944, Unit 60, will be heading back to work on Wednesday after voting to ratify their new collective agreement. A tentative agreement was reached on Friday and voted on last night with 96% in favour of ratification. On Nov 6, the […]
SHERBROOKE, Que. – The growth in precarious employment and a huge expansion of the federal Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) are at the top of the agenda for 500 members of the United Steelworkers union (Syndicat des Métallos) from across Quebec who are gathering this week in Sherbrooke for their 59th annual conference. The three-day […]
On behalf of four local unions of the United Steelworkers union (USW), representing over 4,000 Teck employees in British Columbia, USW Western Canada Director Scott Lunny reserved the union’s support for the proposed sale of Teck’s steelmaking coal operations (Elk Valley Resources) to Glencore plc, a Swiss multinational commodity trading and mining company. “While we […]
Union ready to fight to improve bill and make it law – November 9, 2023 OTTAWA – The new federal anti-scab legislation marks another victory for workers coming out of the New Democrats’ supply and confidence agreement with the government. Banning the use of replacement workers in the event of a strike or lockout has […]
Today, Rogers Communications Inc. locked out nearly 300 workers at locations across Metro Vancouver after the United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944, Unit 60, issued a 72-hour strike notice to the company on Friday. The union intended to initiate a series of rotating strikes after a complete work stoppage starting today at noon, but instead, […]
By Guillaume Charbonneau, Executive Director of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund. When it comes to fighting poverty, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) has been working with partners around the world that make change happen in very different contexts. In India or in Canada, approaches must be tailored to our diverse realities. Based in Québec, Young Musicians […]
The United Steelworkers union (USW) has successfully negotiated the first-ever collective agreement for Starbucks workers at Beaver Brook Square in Sherwood Park, Alta. The workers voted on the agreement in recent days and the new three-year contract was fully ratified on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The contract is the second of its kind negotiated by the […]
The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the news that the Massey Tunnel replacement project is moving to the next steps, the USW is reminding governments that it is time to focus on using more local goods and materials. “Governments always claim trade laws prohibit them from “buying Canadian,” but there is a lot more that […]