Celebrating International Women’s Day – March 8, 2026 On March 8, International Women’s Day, and beyond, we celebrate women’s achievements and renew our commitment to advance a feminist and just vision for our unions, our workplaces, our communities and our economy. Thank you to all the Women of Steel within our union. You are leaders, […]
March 1, 2026 TORONTO, PITTSBURGH – The United Steelworkers union (USW) installed a historic slate of leaders today, led by new International President Roxanne Brown and National Director for Canada Marty Warren. Roxanne Brown becomes the 10th International President of the USW, North America’s largest industrial union since its founding in 1942. Elected last fall, […]
This year’s Black History Month Workshop and Gala brought USW District 6 members together for two powerful days of learning, reflection and celebration under the theme, “Gifted and Black: Celebrating Potential and Promise” – a reminder that leadership, resilience and brilliance already live within our movement. Day 1 opened with welcome remarks from Anita Bryan, […]
When Charleeka Thompson first stepped into union leadership, she quickly understood that not every room was built with her in mind. In her local, she saw leadership that reflected her community – Black leaders who encouraged her to take up space. But in broader spaces, she was often underestimated. As a young Black women serving […]
Though Jean and George Thoms married relatively late in life, they rightfully looked forward to a happy and comfortable retirement together. However, the future they envisioned was shattered by a workplace disease that cut short George’s life. The couple married and lived in Newfoundland and Labrador shortly after George retired from a 35-year career in […]
NIPISSING-PARRY SOUND, Ont. – School bus drivers at Alouette Bus Lines, members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2020, are on strike after an overwhelming rejection of the employer’s offer and continued refusal to meet the region’s livable wage. In two separate votes, drivers overwhelmingly rejected the company’s offer – making it clear that the […]
USW miners achieved a major breakthrough two years ago when, after years of advocacy, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) adopted a rule with real teeth to protect them from cancer-causing silica. But now, they’re once again fighting for their lives as the administration, mine operators and industry groups work to gut the […]
TORONTO, MEXICO CITY – Representatives of Canadian, American and Mexican unions will hold a news conference on Friday, Feb. 20, to report on meetings focused on trade-impacted labour rights in Mexico this week. The labour delegation to Mexico includes Canadian and American members of the United Steelworkers union (USW), representatives of the International Association of […]
In response to the notice issued regarding a potential service disruption in the Nipissing-Parry Sound area of Ontario, United Steelworkers Local 2020 wants families to know Alouette School Bus Drivers remain committed to reaching a fair agreement. Last week, 83% of drivers voted to reject the company’s final offer. Drivers currently earn $18.11 per hour […]
TORONTO – With the federal government bringing a “Team Canada” trade delegation to Mexico this week – excluding any labour representation – members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) are making a parallel trip to join Mexican and American allies in advocating for trade policies that put workers first. The Canadian-American labour delegation to Mexico […]
Members of United Steelworkers Local 6500, in partnership with Vale Base Metals, raised $786,400 for the United Way of Northeastern Ontario through their 43rd annual joint fundraising campaign. The total includes a $350,000 matching contribution from Vale Base Metals and brings the partnership’s cumulative contributions to more than $22 million since 1982, making it the […]
A statement from USW Canada’s Directors on Black History Month 2026 marks the 30th year of celebrating Black History Month in Canada and the USW shares the national theme of “Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations – From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” Each year, Black History Month celebrates the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians. […]
In the summer of 2025, Steelworkers joined a delegation of Canadian union representatives to travel to Mexico for a technical exchange on occupational health and safety with unions from both countries. In Cuernavaca, Mexico, they participated in a three-day workshop with workers who had recently organized their own workplaces to form unions or were in […]
Long Harbour, N.L. – Workers at DF Barnes have voted overwhelmingly to unionize with the United Steelworkers (USW), achieving a major organizing victory rooted in determination and collective action. The newly unionized workers are employed at DF Barnes’ operations in St. John’s, where they perform a range of skilled and semi-skilled jobs supporting construction, fabrication, […]
BURNABY, B.C. – The Canadian economy has received a New Year’s gut punch from telecommunications giant Telus, with the company announcing another round of voluntary severance packages (VSPs) as part of a decade-long decimation of its Canadian workforce. Telus, which has eliminated thousands of jobs across Canada over the last several years, has offered nearly […]
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 […]
MONTREAL, MARIEVILLE, Que. – The United Steelworkers union (USW)/Syndicat des Métallos in Quebec welcomes a decision by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) that foreign dumping of steel wire products has harmed the Canadian market. However, the USW also is raising concern that Quebec’s Bill 3, the anti-union and unconstitutional legislation proposed by François Legault’s […]
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $10,000 toward emergency relief efforts in Sri Lanka, where over 400 people have died over the last three weeks and 1.8 million have been affected by floods, landslides and severe weather caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The SHF funding is being provided to the Free Trade Zones […]