News@6 – Winter 2023
In this issue: Worker solidarity stronger than ever. Save the date! USW District 6 Conference 2024 – We're Ready – St. John's, N.L., July 8-12, 2024
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In this issue: Worker solidarity stronger than ever. Save the date! USW District 6 Conference 2024 – We're Ready – St. John's, N.L., July 8-12, 2024
RENFREW, Ont. – United Steelworkers (USW) union members working at tape manufacturer Mativ in Renfrew, Ont., will see wages increase by 13% over the next three years after negotiating a new collective agreement with the company. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the 147 members of USW Local 6946 ratified a 39-month contract that will provide total […]
United Steelworkers (USW) union members working at Delta Airlines operations in Canada have negotiated a new collective agreement providing industry-leading compensation, among other gains. The three-year collective agreement covers some 300 members of USW Local 1976 who work in above-wing and below-wing jobs at Delta Airlines operations in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal. Local 1976 […]
"Addressing the root causes of poverty, enhancing social safety nets and implementing targeted economic policies are crucial steps to alleviate the economic hardships faced by many."
No way! Violence isn’t “just part of the job” On December 6, 1989, 14 women were murdered at Montreal’s École Polytechnique because they wanted to work in an occupation historically dominated by men. Today, that kind of prejudice may seem very old-fashioned and out of date. But in 2023, workers who identify as female still […]
In a remarkable testament to the transition from military service to civilian life, Marine Corps Corporal Ryan McKenzie has embarked on an extraordinary journey with the military and the United Steelworkers. Ryan’s story not only highlights his dedication and personal growth but also underscores the USW’s Veterans of Steel program, which aims to support veterans […]
“It really is incredible what can happen when people work together. I firmly believe we are all stronger when we pull together, and my experience with Impala Canada and Covergalls is a perfect example of that."
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is looking forward to the potential passing of legislation tabled in the Ontario legislature by the New Democratic Party to ban the use of replacement workers during labour disputes in the province. Ontario Members of Parliament are voting on the bill today. USW Ontario Director Myles Sullivan said […]
Hudson’s activism and ability to increase awareness and understanding among her co-workers has been a defining moment in solidarity-building in her union and workplace
At the 17th biennial convention of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) on Tuesday, educational assistant Laura Walton, grocery store clerk Ahmad Gaied, and community worker Jackie Taylor were elected to be the next executive officers of Canada’s largest labour federation starting January 1, 2024.
SHERBROOKE, Que. – The growth in precarious employment and a huge expansion of the federal Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) are at the top of the agenda for 500 members of the United Steelworkers union (Syndicat des Métallos) from across Quebec who are gathering this week in Sherbrooke for their 59th annual conference. The three-day […]
Partners at the Fairway Plaza Starbucks location in Kitchener, Ont., are the newest employees to vote yes to joining the United Steelworkers union
USW staff representative Carla Thibodeau is this year’s recipient of the Women in Leadership Award, given by the New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL).
275 workers working at Leggett & Platt Canada have voted to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union. The vote took place over a 48-hour period and concluded yesterday, sealing the overwhelming win for workers.
Union ready to fight to improve bill and make it law – November 9, 2023 OTTAWA – The new federal anti-scab legislation marks another victory for workers coming out of the New Democrats’ supply and confidence agreement with the government. Banning the use of replacement workers in the event of a strike or lockout has […]
United Steelworkers (USW) District 6 is proud to endorse Team Ignite as the next leadership group at the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL).
By Guillaume Charbonneau, Executive Director of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund. When it comes to fighting poverty, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) has been working with partners around the world that make change happen in very different contexts. In India or in Canada, approaches must be tailored to our diverse realities. Based in Québec, Young Musicians […]
The 225 members of United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 7580 working at Goldcorp Canada Ltd. in Timmins, Ont., have ratified a new five-year collective agreement that provides significant gains.