The United Steelworkers union (USW) is condemning the B.C. Conservative Party after it introduced legislation that would undermine Project Labour Agreements and threaten good-paying union jobs across the province – just one day after the party told Steelworkers it supports workers and family-supporting jobs. Yesterday, USW members met directly with the B.C. Conservative caucus to […]
The United Steelworkers union (USW) found positives in a difficult British Columbia budget released today by Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey. Recognizing the uncertainty created by U.S. trade policy, global markets, immigration and other challenges, USW Western Canada Director Scott Lunny said USW members prioritize investments that directly support job stability, economic growth and workplace […]
BURNABY, B.C. – United Steelworkers union (USW) Director for Western Canada, Scott Lunny, is raising concerns about calls to amend or repeal the British Columbia government’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). Director Lunny released the following statement: “Resource sectors sustain working families across British Columbia. Those jobs depend on industry investment and […]
Scott Lunny, USW Director for Western Canada, extends condolences and solidarity to the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., following yesterday’s tragic events.
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. […]
On the anniversary of the Babine Forest Products mill explosion, the United Steelworkers union (USW) is remembering the two workers killed and the more than 20 others injured in the 2012 tragedy, while welcoming long-overdue reforms to British Columbia’s combustible dust safety regulations. Fourteen years ago, two workers went to work at the Babine sawmill […]
Dear friends, As we close out 2025, it’s clear that this has been a year of significant challenges, hard fights and real victories across our District. We took on a lot this year. There were many struggles and many successes. Tariffs, trade disputes and the chaos and uncertainty driven by Trump dominated far too much […]
🇨🇦 To our USW District 3 veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and our Allied Forces 🇨🇦 Once we hang up the uniform, the mission doesn’t simply end — it changes. As veterans, many of us face daily challenges that aren’t always visible to those around us. Reintegration into civilian life can be difficult. The […]
VANCOUVER – United Steelworkers union District 3 Director Scott Lunny issued the following statement in response to the federal government’s approval of the Anglo–Teck transaction, including undertakings related to investment in Canada, job protection, and job creation: “Today’s decision provides important clarity for Steelworkers and their families, and we are encouraged that the federal government […]
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 […]
There are things trade unionists can do to tackle gender-based violence.
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 […]
The United Steelworkers union (USW) is hopeful that today’s forestry summit between federal and provincial governments will serve as a crucial step towards the co-ordinated action needed to address British Columbia’s forestry emergency. The USW sees government recognition of the scale and immediacy of the crisis as a positive shift but warns that only swift, […]
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – After more than four and a half months on the picket line, Rogers technicians in Abbotsford, B.C., have voted to ratify a new five-year collective agreement featuring monetary and language gains. The new agreement marks a major step forward in closing the long-standing pay gap between Abbotsford technicians and their counterparts elsewhere […]
USW National Director Marty Warren supports Alberta's teachers and unions.
BURNABY, B.C. – Starbucks workers at Cloverdale’s Clover Square Village in Surrey, B.C., are the latest to join a growing movement of baristas across Canada who are standing together for fairness, respect and better working conditions. The United Steelworkers union (USW) proudly welcomes these workers as they take an important step toward building a stronger future […]
As Remembrance Day approaches, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by our brave folks in the armed forces. This day serves as an important reminder to honour and remember those who have given their lives for our freedom. We would like to encourage all our locals and members to participate in Remembrance Day activities […]
BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is expressing frustration and shock following Starbucks’ decision today to close its unionized Alder Crossing store in Surrey, B.C., this coming weekend. The Alder Crossing location, situated in a busy retail corridor off King George Boulevard, has long been a thriving store. Starbucks has provided no clear […]