During the last round of bargaining, USW locals 5890 and 6673 with InterPro Pipe and Steel (formerly EVRAZ) proudly introduced a powerful new commitment to support employees who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. Under this agreement, any member who chooses to serve in the Canadian military be granted leave, no matter the duration, with […]
USW District 3 recently revved up its support for The Rolling Barrage, a coast-to-coast motorcycle ride that raises awareness and funds for veterans and first responders battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The roar of engines across Canada echoed a message of solidarity, healing and hope. It’s a ride that’s not just about the miles; it’s […]
CASTLEGAR, B.C. – United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-405 announced today that the 12 USW members at StellerVista Credit Union at the Castlegar and Slocan Park branches have ratified a new 3-year collective agreement retroactive to May of 2024 following a close membership vote yesterday in Castlegar. “It took 150 days of our small but […]
Leo was a visionary leader, determined and fearless in taking on corporations and lawmakers alike.
(PITTSBURGH) – Leo W. Gerard, who led the United Steelworkers (USW) as the union’s international president for more than 18 years, died on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. Gerard, who retired in July 2019 as the longest-tenured president in the USW’s history, served the union in numerous leadership roles throughout a career spanning more than 50 years, which began […]
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, […]
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 […]
By Scott Lunny Western Canada DirectorUnited Steelworkers British Columbians would be rightly shocked by recent news reports of a B.C. coal mining company’s history of repeatedly violating regulations intended to protect our environment and human health. Conuma Resources Limited, which operates metallurgical coal mines in northeastern B.C., has been fined $13,000 by the provincial government […]
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 […]
A powerful bat light projection lit up the outside of Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Thursday night, casting the message “Fair Contact Now” across the venue during the Cyndi Lauper concert. This visual raised awareness of the ongoing fight by Abbotsford-based technicians for a fair contract from Rogers. “The bat light shines a spotlight on […]
BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW), representing more than 1,000 workers across steel, pipe and related manufacturing facilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan, is welcoming a new chapter under the ownership of Atlas Holdings, which will operate Interpro Pipe and Steel under the new banner of Orion Steel. Atlas Holdings announced its acquisition of […]
BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) District 3 and the USW Wood Council are calling on the federal government to take urgent action in response to the latest escalation in the softwood lumber trade dispute. Following the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to increase anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber exports to 20.56%, […]
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Rogers Communications has posted quarterly revenue of $5.22 billion, beating analysts’ expectations of $5.18 billion, while still refusing to offer a fair contract to 25 striking technicians in Abbotsford. The United Steelworkers union (USW), which represents the workers, is calling out the company’s outrageous hypocrisy for claiming it can’t afford a fair […]
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – After weeks of delay and inaction, Rogers Communications is finally returning to the bargaining table with striking Abbotsford technicians from United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944 tomorrow. While USW members are pleased to see Rogers agree to resume talks, they hope that this opportunity will be more than a performative gesture for […]
CASTLEGAR, B.C. – United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-405 announced today that the 11 USW members at StellerVista Credit Union at the Castlegar and Slocan Park branches have overwhelmingly rejected the employer’s last offer to settle the strike. Following 10 days of mediation with a provincial mediator from the B.C. Labour Relations Board, the USW […]
The United Steelworkers union is calling for government action to protect workers in the copper sector from the impacts of Trump's newly threatened tariffs on copper.
The USW is demanding that Rogers return to bargaining instead of using loopholes to get around Canada’s new federal anti-scab legislation.
BURNABY, B.C. – Starbucks workers at Kensington Square in Burnaby are the latest to join the growing wave of unionized baristas across Canada. The United Steelworkers union (USW) proudly welcomes these workers as part of the expanding national campaign for fairness, dignity and a real voice on the job. The Kensington Square baristas organized in […]