The Justice 2024 conference began today with a moving blessing by Claudette Commanda, Algonquin Elder, Indigenous rights activist and Chancellor at the University of Ottawa. Elder Commanda reminded us about the ways that life itself is a blessing. She encouraged delegates to continue working for justice. “Without justice, will there be healing, will there be […]
The announcement will strengthen Canada's economy and labour market and protect good manufacturing jobs.
Stewart is the first Black district director in the union, across Canada and the U.S.
The contribution to Oxfam-Québec will go towards supporting displaced people in shelters in Beirut, Mount Lebanon and North Lebanon.
Hamilton, ON — The United Steelworkers union (USW) strongly condemns the misleading statements made by Pierre Poilievre in the House of Commons earlier this week, falsely accusing the NDP of attempting to undermine union-negotiated drug plans as part of their push for a universal Pharmacare program. “Pierre Poilievre is spreading misinformation about how universal pharmacare […]
BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is applauding the BC NDP’s platform initiatives to strengthen British Columbia’s critical mineral production that were announced by Premier David Eby. The announcement, made in Terrace, B.C., included the launch of a new Critical Minerals Office, a commitment to expediting project permits and the re-commitment of BC […]
Facing the housing crisis: experiences from Canada and India Housing is an issue of heightened and growing concern across the country. The burden of housing affordability is deep, affecting people across urban and rural communities and impacting multiple generations. Intersecting factors have contributed to this crisis, from high inflation to increasing rents, lack of cooperative […]
British Columbia’s forestry workers will take part in the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference as part of a campaign to strengthen and secure good paying jobs in the industry. “Dozens of local governments across the province are experiencing the difficulties of the forestry industry’s contraction,” said Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle. “We invite municipal leadership […]
Striking United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 2009 members at Uni-Select, Bumper to Bumper, in Coquitlam, B.C., are set to hold a rally on Wednesday to demand fair wages from their employer. The unionized members have been on strike since Sept. 3, 2024, after months of negotiations and two failed votes to ratify a new collective […]
500 jobs lost including over 325 USW members Burnaby, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-2017 (Prince George, B.C.), and the USW Wood Council are devastated to learn of Canfor’s sudden decision to permanently close Fort St. John and Plateau (Vanderhoof, B.C.), sawmills impacting over 500 jobs, 325 of them USW members. The […]
Marty Warren, United Steelworkers union National Director for Canada, issued the following statement following the NDP decision to end the Confidence and Supply Agreement with the Liberal government: “Today, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh explained the reasons behind his decision to end the Confidence and Supply Agreement with the Liberal government. This agreement brought real benefits […]
USW 2024 Labour Day statement Labour Day is a statutory holiday where we celebrate workers and labour movement victories that benefit all of us. Like most of the benefits we enjoy – and, let’s face it, sometimes take for granted – workers had to fight for it. It’s our local leaders and members on the […]
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is lauding an announcement by the federal government this morning to impose tariffs on imports of steel, aluminum and electric vehicles from China, in a move to reinforce domestic industry and stem the tide of unfair trade. “We are pleased to see the federal government taking a more […]
The United Steelworkers union (USW) is calling out the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to double duties on Canadian softwood lumber. “The decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to almost double the current duties and tariffs of Canadian Softwood Lumber products is nothing more than pure U.S. protectionism,” said Jeff Bromley, USW Wood Council […]
Regretfully and with great sadness we are informing you that USW staff representative, Jessie Uppal, has passed away. We were informed that Jessie passed away peacefully at her home in Vancouver. Jessie has been a valued member of the USW staff in District 3 for over a decade. Prior to that she worked, as a […]
VANCOUVER – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is pleased that the British Columbia Supreme Court has granted a temporary injunction against Telus’s return-to-office mandate, putting the company’s actions on hold temporarily. On July 30, 2024, USW filed an urgent application with the British Columbia Supreme Court seeking an injunction over the return-to-office directive, which required approximately […]
WINNIPEG – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud to announce its strong endorsement of Leila Dance, the New Democratic Party candidate in the by-election in the Elmwood-Transcona riding. “Leila Dance is a lifelong resident of Elmwood-Transcona who embodies the values and understands the struggles of working families in this community,” said Mike Pulak, Winnipeg […]
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to support people and communities evacuated by the recent wildfires in Jasper, Alta., and for future relief efforts in Western Canada this year. Two weeks ago, more than 20,000 residents of Jasper were ordered to evacuate as wildfires that raged in the adjacent National Park […]