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 […]
Memo from Director Scott Lunny: I wanted to let everyone know how proud we are to have worked with USW 2009, USW 1944 and the Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) on our first-ever Pride Night last Friday. Over 150 members, friends, and allies registered to attend, and well over 100 folks attended the USW […]
WINNIPEG – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud to welcome workers at Permanent Software Group Canada Ltd. in Winnipeg, following a successful organizing effort sparked by concerns over job security, recent layoffs and the growing impact of remote work displacement and emerging AI-driven restructuring in the tech sector. The workers provide specialized software design, […]
Workers at Western Forest Products Value-Added Division (WFP VAD) in Chemainus, B.C., have joined the United Steelworkers union (USW). The successful union organizing campaign was driven by a desire for better representation and a stronger voice on the job with a union that will fight for improvements that forestry workers need and deserve. The workers at […]
The United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud to welcome workers at Wiidookodaadiwin Services into the union following a successful organizing campaign that brought together front-line support workers seeking a stronger voice at work and greater protections on the job. Wiidookodaadiwin Services is an Indigenous-owned and operated organization providing full-time housing and support to young adults […]
Statement by USW directors for Pride season 2026 This Pride season, the United Steelworkers union (USW) proudly celebrates the strength, resilience and leadership of 2SLGBTQIA+ Steelworkers and members of the rainbow community. From coast to coast to coast, USW local unions are showing what solidarity looks like by marching in Pride parades, raising the rainbow […]
Please be advised that the District School has been scheduled this year for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 at St. Eugene Resort in Cranbrook, BC. St. Eugene is proudly reclaimed and owned by the Ktunaxa Nation. The following courses will be offered this year: The cost for each delegate this year is […]
The United Steelworkers union (USW) stands in full solidarity with the approximately 150 precarious delivery drivers working for Dragonfly and Intelcom who are now in their seventh day of protest in Saskatoon after drastic cuts to per-package pay rates that have pushed workers to a breaking point and are now being terminated for their actions. […]
Dear Locals, The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) has announced a Province-Wide Day of Protest on May 29, calling on workers and community members to stand up against Premier Danielle Smith’s government and its focus on separatism and constitutional battles while Albertans struggle with affordability, health care and education concerns. USW believes Alberta workers need […]
Dear local unions leaders and members: Our union has always been strongest when it reflects the full diversity, strength and spirit of workers across Western Canada. That commitment to equality, justice, dignity and respect is not just something we believe in. It’s something we build together. But there’s more to do. Across our workplaces and […]
The United Steelworkers, Unifor and CUPE, united as the Canadian Telecommunications Workers’ Alliance (CTWA), jointly presented to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU) on Thursday, April 30. Unifor Telecommunications Director Roch LeBlanc delivered opening remarks for the Alliance, alongside Nathalie Blais, CUPE Research Representative and Corey Mandryk, Lead Organizer, United Steelworkers National […]
Dear staff and local unions: Once again, District 3 will be holding the District School at St. Eugene in Cranbrook, B.C. This year’s school will begin with an opening on the evening of September 13, 2026 and conclude at lunch on September 18, 2026. We are pleased to let you know that we will be […]
USW District 3 is seeking a short-term position to co-ordinate our Steelworker Summer program. Our Steelworker Summer program brings in children of Steelworkers for a paid internship to learn about the labour movement and about the United Steelworkers union. Date of term: June/July 2026 Duties will include: Applicants should have: This is a short-term project […]
TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement on reports that the Trump administration is offering tariff relief to Canadian steel and aluminum companies only if they commit to moving production to the United States: “Let’s be clear: this isn’t relief – it’s blackmail and extortion. The United States […]
The United Steelworkers union (USW) is supporting the Alberta NDP’s “Building Alberta’s Energy Future” plan, calling it a forward-looking approach that puts workers first while supporting economic stability and long-term growth. The plan announced by Alberta New Democrat leader Naheed Nenshi outlines a strategy under an Alberta New Democratic government that will expand Canada’s energy […]
The Tech Union: A home for workers confronting a rapidly evolving industry Telecommunications is no longer simply a utility sector. It is the operating system of Canada’s digital economy. The cabling, towers and switches we built now function as critical infrastructure, safeguarding Canada’s digital economy and its digital borders. Technical work is transforming as boundaries […]
The USW District 3 Veterans of Steel (VOS) Committee is asking locals to support an important national event this summer: the Rolling Barrage’s 10th Anniversary Ride across Canada. The Rolling Barrage raises awareness about PTSD and funds programs that support Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, and First Responders—serving and retired— who are living with service-related […]