ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – A new video campaign released by United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944 has already surpassed 304,000 views on YouTube, amplifying the voices of Abbotsford Rogers technicians who are standing up for fairness on the picket line. The video tells the story of a “small but mighty” group of Rogers technicians in Abbotsford who have been “bullied, […]
SOREL-TRACY, Que. – Rio Tinto Fer et Titane has been caught red-handed using replacement workers during a strike at the Poudres Métalliques metallurgical complex in Sorel-Tracy, which is prohibited under Quebec labour law. A report stemming from an investigation by the Ministry of Labour states that Rio Tinto Fer et Titane employed 21 people to […]
OTTAWA – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes NDP MP and Labour Critic Alexandre Boulerice’s announced intention to introduce a bill to repeal Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code – the provision that gives the federal labour minister sweeping powers to order employees back to work, even while they are exercising their constitutional right […]
TORONTO – As MPs return to the House of Commons today, United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren is calling on the federal government and all political parties to make this parliamentary session about workers, by protecting and creating Canadian jobs, strengthening and enforcing Buy Canadian rules and delivering a federal budget that keeps […]
TORONTO – After more than a year of bargaining, airport security screeners in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces, represented by the United Steelworkers union (USW), are standing firm in demands for a fair contract that protects benefits and improves wages and working conditions. The airport screeners’ employer, GardaWorld, has dragged out negotations for over a […]
BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is expressing cautious optimism over a proposed merger of mining giants Teck Resources and Anglo American that will affect over 2,500 USW members at the Highland Valley Copper mine and the Trail Smelting Operations in British Columbia. “In announcing this proposed merger, statements by executives from Teck […]
Canada cannot keep playing defence while our jobs and industries are under attack.
Bashing unions appears to have become fashionable lately in Quebec. The Premier is now floating the idea of restricting political activism by unions. This follows his government’s anti-union legislation (Bill 89), enacted in June, which aims to restrict the right to strike and which will likely be invalidated by the courts for violating Charter rights. […]
This summer, United Steelworkers Local 8327 made a lasting impact at Camp Smitty, an overnight camp operated by the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, which provides a safe and supportive space for children from low-income families. Instead of funding a single camper’s tuition, Local 8327 decided to do something that would touch every child […]
Ajax, Ont. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is welcoming 152 workers at Parkland Ajax Retirement Residence to the union following a successful organizing drive. The workers provide daily care and support to seniors and their families. By joining the USW, they are seeking a stronger collective voice to improve working conditions and ensure respect […]
The South Central Ontario Area Council (SCOAC) proudly hosted its first Operation Backpack event at the USW Cambridge office, where 300 backpacks filled with school supplies were packed to help students in need start the school year with confidence. The initiative was inspired by the Hamilton Area Council’s successful program, which in turn inspired SCOAC […]
The bright sunshine was matched only by the spirit of generosity at the Crimson Ridge golf course in Sault Ste. Marie on Aug. 10, as golfers, volunteers and local businesses came together for the 6th annual Steelworkers Charity Golf Tournament. The event welcomed players of all levels in a four-person scramble, with friendly competitions such […]
United Steelworkers members will join fellow workers in communities across Canada this Labour Day to recognize our many achievements as a movement, to reaffirm our values and principles and recommit to fighting for a better future for all. For generations – since the founding of our union – Steelworkers have played a leading role in […]
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $10,000 to support those impacted by the ongoing wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador. While the wildfire situation remains extremely complicated in the centre of the country, the Maritimes has been facing outbreaks across almost all Atlantic provinces. The Canadian Red Cross has recently issued an emergency […]
HAMILTON – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the launch of the Ontario government’s new Protect Ontario Workers Employment Response (POWER) Centres, announced today, which will provide resources to support workers affected by technological change, trade disruptions and job loss. “Steelworkers know that when jobs are lost, families and whole communities feel the impact,” said Kevon […]
TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director, Marty Warren, issued the following statement on the federal government’s decision to intervene in the labour dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants: “By stepping in to shut down these negotiations and force workers back to work, the federal government is denying flight attendants their constitutional […]
August 14, 2025 The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P.Prime Minister of CanadaOffice of the Prime Minister80 Wellington StreetOttawa, OntarioK1A 0A2 By email: pm@pm.gc.ca; mark.carney@parl.gc.ca Re: No Government Interference in Air Canada Negotiations Dear Prime Minister: I am writing to you today to demand that the government of Canada take no action to interfere in […]
At USW Local 2918, one small conversation turned into real change – and it all started with the Women of Steel (WOS). After hearing concerns about the lack of access to feminine hygiene products at IMT Precision, newly elected WOS Chair Samantha Campbell took action to address these underlying issues in the workplace. She spoke […]