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USW National Director Marty Warren condemns President Trump’s attacks on Canadian jobs and communities

February 1, 2025 | Media Releases

TORONTO – National Director for Canada of the United Steelworkers Union (USW) Marty Warren, issued the following statement: “Today, Donald Trump has once again proven that he is no friend to working people—on either side of the border. The imposition of a 25% across-the-board tariff on Canadian is a direct attack on workers, our industries […]

Canadian government must confront Telus union-busting in Turkiye

January 31, 2025 | Media Releases

The following statement was issued today by the United Steelworkers union (USW), regarding union-busting by Telus in Turkiye: TORONTO – The United Steelworkers (USW) urges Canadian authorities to insist Telus, a Canadian corporation with its head office in Vancouver, respect the rights of its employees overseas. In August 2024, employees at Telus subsidiary Telus Digital […]

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USW Local 6500 forging a path of solidarity with Indigenous communities

January 29, 2025 | News Articles

Being gathered around a sacred fire and hearing an Elder’s word carry the weight of history, grief, and hope is transformative and inspiring. At USW Local 6500, these moments are not just symbolic – they are a moment to build a foundation of relationships grounded in respect and a shared future with the Indigenous communities. Dan […]

OFL, Labour leaders to Doug Ford: destabilizing the province for personal political gain is “reckless and irresponsible”

January 27, 2025 | Media Releases

TORONTO — Over 30 labour leaders from Ontario’s private, public, and trades sectors gathered on Monday, Jan. 27, to demand that Doug Ford immediately establish a tariff taskforce and develop a unified strategy to confront the economic and social impacts of U.S.-imposed tariffs. “Doug Ford’s decision to shut down the legislature—destabilizing the province in favour […]

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Empowering union leaders through knowledge and solidarity

January 22, 2025 | News Articles

District 6 members gather for a group photo after participating in Spring School 2024 in Collingwood, Ont.

United Steelworkers locals 7940 and 8794 ratify new collective agreement with Ivaco Rolling Mills

January 22, 2025 | Media Releases

The new five-year collective agreements for 435 workers provide improvements in wages, pensions, benefits and working conditions.

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United Steelworkers National Director Marty Warren condemns President Trump’s tariffs threat on Canadian exports and jobs

January 21, 2025 | Statements

TORONTO – Marty Warren, National Director for Canada of the United Steelworkers union (USW), today issued the following statement: “President Trump’s renewed threat to impose across-the-board, punitive 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico effective February 1 is a reckless and harmful move that will have devastating consequences for workers, industries and communities across Canada and […]

The United Steelworkers union is proud to announce its participation in the newly formed Canada-U.S. Trade Council

January 15, 2025 | News Articles

The United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud to announce its participation in the newly formed Canada-U.S. Trade Council (CUSTC), a voluntary initiative bringing together industry leaders, labour organizations and experts to address critical issues surrounding Canada’s trade relationship with the United States. “As an international union, we know that workers on both sides of the […]

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Kwa Umoja We Rise: Steelworkers attend ILGA World Conference

January 13, 2025 | News Articles

Four Steelworkers proudly participated in the 31st ILGA World Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa, this past November. The delegation included Dexter Hunlin from Local 6673 in District 3, Tomy Hyacinthe Bezeau-Héroux from Local 7401 in District 5, Mayson Fulk from Local 2699 in District 6 and USW staff representative Brett Barden. This year’s […]

Locked out by a real-life grinch: Welded Tube workers stand together in solidarity

January 8, 2025 | News Articles

The chill of winter bites harder when it’s paired with uncertainty. On December 23, 2024, members of USW Local 8328 were locked out by employer Welded Tube, shattering years of labour peace and leaving 340 dedicated workers in the cold. For many, this cuts especially deep during what should be a season of togetherness. “It’s […]

2024: A year of accomplishments for Steelworkers

December 18, 2024 | News Articles

As this year draws to a close, I am drawing inspiration from the many members I have spoken to over this past year about their efforts in the union – bargaining committee members working to negotiate top notch agreements and resolve workplace issues, health and safety activists pushing for safer working conditions on the job […]

United Steelworkers mourn the loss of former MLA Dan Coulter

December 13, 2024 | Statements

Statement from Scott Lunny, Western Canada Director, United Steelworkers union (USW), on the passing of former B.C. MLA Dan Coulter: It is with great sadness that the United Steelworkers mourns the death of former Member of the Legislative Assembly, Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit, and Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility in British Columbia. Dan […]

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129 food banks across Canada receive $260,000 from the Steelworkers Humanity Fund

December 13, 2024 | Media Releases

We need bold policies to reduce inequality and provide better living and working conditions for all Canadians, including good union jobs.

Local 2251 nurturing emerging leaders through mentorship and education

December 9, 2024 | News Articles

Caption: Sam Taranto (left) and Jessica Fabbro (right) from USW Local 2251 attending the WSIB Level 4 training. In the classroom in the downtown Toronto Steelworkers Hall, a vibrant hub of learning, many eager members actively engage in educational classes organized by the Education Department. The USW has a long history of championing solidarity and […]

United Steelworkers Local 2724 joins Giving Tuesday effort to support Sault Area Hospital Foundation

November 28, 2024 | News Articles

Pictured above (L-R): Mario Briglio, Joe Pettenuzzo and Bill Slater of USW Local 2724 stand with a Vital Signs Monitor. SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont.—With Giving Tuesday fast approaching on Dec. 3, Local 2724 has pledged its partnership with the Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) to match every donation up to $50,000. The matching campaign is […]

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United Steelworkers union and University of Toronto launch new research chair honouring Leo Gerard

November 15, 2024 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) has partnered with the University of Toronto to launch a new USW/Leo Gerard Chair in Collective Bargaining and Worker Representation at the university’s Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources. The USW/Leo Gerard Chair will further the University of Toronto’s leadership in the study and teaching of labour […]

United Steelworkers union mourns John Horgan

November 12, 2024 | Statements

Statement from Scott Lunny, Western Canada Director, United Steelworkers (USW), on the passing today of John Horgan: It is with great sadness that the United Steelworkers mourns the death of former British Columbia Premier John Horgan, a friend to our union and a steadfast advocate for the rights and dignity of all workers. Throughout his […]

USW files labour rights complaint under CUSMA to protect workers at Canadian-owned mine in Mexico

November 12, 2024 | Media Releases

TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2024 – The United Steelworkers union (USW) has filed a complaint under the Canada United States Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on behalf of workers at a Canadian-owned mine in Mexico who have faced assaults and death threats after they joined an independent union. This complaint calls for an independent panel to investigate and […]