Alberta’s future is on the ballot and Steelworkers have a choice to make. We need solutions, not scapegoats. Leadership, not chaos. Our focus should be on strengthening health care, making life more affordable, protecting good jobs and building a better future for working families. That’s why the United Steelworkers union is encouraging members across Alberta […]
Local elections and their advance voting are underway across B.C. and for Steelworkers, the people who get elected in our communities matters, deeply. In the resource communities where thousands of our members live and work, municipal governments make decisions that affect our jobs, families and communities. Strong local leaders can be our champions for forestry, mining […]
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Workers at A New Tomorrow Treatment Solutions Ltd., an addiction treatment centre in Kamloops, B.C., have joined the United Steelworkers union (USW). A New Tomorrow provides treatment and recovery programs for youth and adults living with addiction. Social workers, counsellors, nurses, addiction workers, cooks and cleaners work together to provide the care, […]
Statement from Scott Lunny, USW Western Canada Director: This sudden election wasn’t on anyone’s radar. At dinner tables across the province, families are asking themselves why we’re voting again. It’s a fair question. But the question at the ballot box won’t be about David Eby’s approval ratings or whether the Conservatives are too chaotic. It […]
BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes David Eby and the BC NDP’s plan to double B.C.’s critical mineral exports by expanding the port of Prince Rupert and creating more family supporting jobs by processing minerals here at home. “The world needs the minerals B.C. produces and Steelworkers know what it takes to […]
BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is condemning Starbucks’ decision to close approximately 250 stores across North America, calling the move another example of a profitable multinational corporation putting its profits ahead of the workers who make its business possible. Starbucks announced Thursday that the stores will close as early as this week, […]
BURNABY, B.C. – Scott Lunny, USW Western Canada Director, welcomes today’s commitment from David Eby and the BC NDP to introduce “Built in B.C. and Canada” procurement rules for public infrastructure projects and released the following statement: “Using public dollars to buy Canadian steel, wood, aluminum and other materials will support our industries, strengthen our […]
SELKIRK, MAN. – United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 8740 members at Gerdau AmeriSteel Manitoba Metals’ recycling operations in Selkirk, Man., went on strike at 11:00 p.m. on Sept. 11 after months of bargaining failed to produce a new collective agreement. Members have been clear about what they expect from this round of bargaining. They have […]
The USW National Anti-Racism Committee is hosting the first Racial Justice Summit, an educational event on October 14-15, 2026, in Langley, B.C. This event is part of the committee’s work to promote racial justice education for Steelworkers members. District 3 members assigned to the committee are leading the way in organizing this educational event to […]
Comrades and fellow members of the Veterans of Steel, Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. As Canadians, we remember that day not only as an attack on our neighbours and closest allies, but as a moment that reminded the world of the courage, sacrifice and service of ordinary […]
MEMO Dear District 3 Locals, Building off our membership surveys in 2024 and 2022, we are launching our next member priorities survey. After Labour Day, Stratcom will be rolling out emails, text messages and live calling members. Members who don’t receive an email, text or phone call are encouraged to submit their information at usw.ca/d3survey. […]
Shipyard workers are ready. The public is behind them. And industry says now is the time to rebuild B.C.’s marine sector amid global uncertainty. DELTA, B.C. – An unprecedented coalition of unions has launched Build Them Here, a new campaign calling on BC Ferries to build future ferries in British Columbia “We are launching today […]
BURNABY, B.C. — The United Steelworkers union (USW) says the B.C. government’s proposed Working Forest Landscape Model is a step in the right direction, but with forestry families facing continued closures and curtailments, implementation cannot wait. “Our union and others have called for a clearly defined working forest for decades,” said Scott Lunny, USW Western […]
Our test for those negotiations remains straightforward: Canada must protect Canadian jobs and industrial capacity, secure meaningful reductions in U.S. tariffs and give workers and industries the certainty they need to invest and grow in Canada.
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to support people and communities evacuated by recent wildfires in northwestern Ontario, as well as future wildfire relief efforts across Canada. This year’s wildfire season has forced more than a dozen communities to evacuate in recent days, including 10 First Nations communities across northern Ontario. […]
CALGARY – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is disappointed with ADT by Telus after the company announced it is eliminating all Canadian Client Representative, Retention and Client Representative and Customer Service positions. This decision will result in approximately 15 USW Local 1944 members in Calgary losing their jobs, a move that will cut the bargaining […]
TRAIL, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the announcement by the Government of Canada launching the Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator and supporting the proposed expansion of Teck’s Trail Operations in British Columbia. This investment is recognition of the role Trail plays in Canada’s critical minerals supply chain and has the potential to strengthen […]
CONTRECOEUR, Que. – Syndicat des Métallos/United Steelworkers union leaders in Quebec are praising a Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) decision to maintain duties on steel rebar dumped into Canada by foreign producers. Following an “expiry review” of an order initially imposed in October 2020 regarding foreign dumping of concrete reinforcing bar (rebar), the CITT has […]