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 […]
As part of a longstanding commitment to improving living and working conditions for Bangladeshi garment workers, the United Steelworkers union (USW) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) jointly filed a complaint with the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) against retailer Mark’s and its parent company Canadian Tire. In this complaint, we argued that the […]
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 […]
Telecommunications sector workers joining forces to defend their rights at work USW Local 1944 joined a Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) delegation to Izmir, Turkey, in August, to meet Telus workers. The Telus workers in Turkey described the challenges of organizing in the global ‘Business Process Outsourcing’ industry. Telus is primarily known in Canada as a provider of phone and internet services. Yet […]
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 […]
United Steelworkers District 6 joined Starbucks workers today for a Baristas of Steel rally, bringing together baristas, labour allies and community members to call for fairness, dignity and a real voice on the job. The rally highlighted growing momentum for unionization across Canada and emphasized the need to support Starbucks workers in the U.S., where […]
A statement from the United Steelworkers union on International Human Rights Day 2025 The United Steelworkers union (USW) recognizes International Human Rights Day this December 10. First marked on December 10, 1948, by the United Nations General Assembly, this year’s theme is Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials. This year’s theme is a strong affirmation that […]
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is significantly ramping up its annual donations to food banks across the country this year. Faced by an uncertain economic environment marked by loss of employment, inflation and growing inequality, Canadians of all walks of life, including children, increasingly must use food banks to make ends meet. In […]
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. – The United Steelworkers (USW) and the Canadian Skills Training and Employment Coalition (CSTEC) are launching the Steelworker Power Action Centre to assist workers affected by recent Algoma Steel layoffs. The project, which is funded by the Government of Ontario, starts Dec. 15. The Steelworker POWER Action Centre will support affected […]
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SAULT STE. MARIE – Algoma Steel’s devastating announcement of more than 1,000 layoffs will hit workers and Sault Ste. Marie hard on the eve of the holiday season. Not only will this hurt the community, it also is an embarrassment for the federal government, which has supported Algoma during a difficult trade war and transition […]
More than 50,000 union members and allies from across Quebec, including an estimated 500-strong delegation from the United Steelworkers/Syndicat des Métallos, took over the streets of downtown Montreal on Nov. 29 to denounce the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government’s unprecedented anti-worker/anti-union attacks. The massive demonstration, under the there brought together unions from all of Quebec’s […]
On Nov. 25, Steelworkers from District 6 joined hundreds of union members on Parliament Hill for the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Lobby Day, pressing the federal government to take action on fair trade, strong public services and infrastructure that builds Canada up. For many Steelworkers, the experience was a powerful reminder of why political action […]
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $10,000 to Action Against Hunger Canada in support of its relief efforts in the Gaza Strip. After over two years of violence and displacement, nearly the entire population is in urgent need of life-saving assistance as the humanitarian crisis remains at catastrophic levels, with only a […]
For many customers, Red Cup Day marks the beginning of the holiday season – a time of excitement, tradition, celebration and a reminder to begin their holiday shopping. But for Starbucks workers, it also marks one of the most exhausting and demanding days of the year. Behind every peppermint mocha and festive latte are the […]
This week, more than 19 women from across Ontario gathered at the Steelworkers Hall in Hamilton to participate in the five-day Women of Steel: Developing Leadership course – a program designed to help women gain confidence, strengthen their communication and leadership skills and build solidarity within the labour movement. The course, co-facilitated by Charlotte Damery, […]
TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement on the federal Budget 2025: “This budget recognizes something workers have been saying for years. Canada needs to build more at home and expand its industrial capacity. The commitments on Buy-Canadian procurement, industrial strategy and trade enforcement are important steps forward […]
TORONTO – As the federal government prepares to release Budget 2025, representatives of the United Steelworkers union (USW) will be available to speak about what they want to see from this budget in the face of escalating U.S. tariffs, layoffs and uncertainty across Canada’s industrial economy. The USW will be looking for key measures to: […]