PITTSBURGH – The United Steelworkers (USW) International Executive Board today appointed David McCall as the union’s new international president to fill the remainder of Tom Conway’s term. Conway passed away this week after four years as the USW’s leader. “We are all mourning a great loss,” McCall said, “but even in our sadness, our union is strong, thanks in large part […]
Kanela Villanera is a proud member of USW Local 1-306 (Agropur Dairy Cooperative) in Miramichi, N.B. Kanela Villanera is on a mission for high-quality milk Kanela Villanera has found her niche in the milk industry. The quality control technician at Agropur’s Miramichi plant in New Brunswick finds motivation every day in a maxim: “All you […]
(PITTSBURGH / TORONTO) – It is with heavy hearts that the United Steelworkers union (USW) today announces the passing of International President Tom Conway at age 71. Elected as the union’s president in 2019, Conway was known for his quick wit, formidable bargaining skills and unwavering devotion to workers and their families. “From his earliest time making […]
By Jessica Farias, Project Officer – Steelworkers Humanity Fund. In October 2022, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) enabled the participation of international partners from Peru and Mexico to the National USW Women’s Conference in Québec City, providing a unique opportunity for Canadian and International union women to gather, share and learn from each other. Estela Ospina, […]
USW Local 1998’s Staff Appointed Unit at the University of Toronto has ratified its contract with 94.8% voting in favour. The 5,800-person group includes workers who provide administrative and technical support to faculty, students and other members of the university community.
USW directors’ statement for September 30, National Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation The United Steelworkers union (USW) is committed to working for reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. We know there can be no reconciliation without acknowledging the truth of what happened at residential schools. Between the late 1800s and 1996, more […]
“As survivors and families now look at rebuilding their lives, we must do what we can to assist global humanitarian efforts to support them.”
By Guillaume Charbonneau, Executive Director of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund. The year 2022 saw a lot of action at the Steelworkers Humanity Fund, following two years marked by pandemic restrictions. Our partners around the world and in Canada were able to resume their in-person activities, often by maintaining virtual components that allowed them to reach […]
As leaders of one of the largest private-sector unions in North America, we condemn the attacks that are happening on human rights across the country, targeting gender-diverse and queer youth, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, education workers and allies. 2SLGBTQIA+ peoples, education workers, school boards, labour leaders and activists and others are among those who […]
TORONTO – Steelworkers in Toronto and in communities across the country are participating in demonstrations in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and trans and gender-diverse youth on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 9:00 a.m. “We will not tolerate attempts to divide us or roll back the clock on human rights,” said Carolyn Egan, Steelworkers Toronto Area Council […]
In 2022, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund had a thriving year, marked by a return to in-person engagement with our partners through delegations to India, Liberia and Mexico. We also strengthened our commitment to corporate accountability and displayed agility in responding to global and local emergencies, demonstrating our dedication to making a positive impact on humanitarian […]
Three-year prison sentence in young worker’s death is a message to all Canadian employers.
The United Steelworkers Communications and Political Action Department is seeking a permanent full-time bilingual legislative assistant in Ottawa, effective immediately. The successful candidate will support the staff of the Ottawa Legislative Office, as well as union staff located other offices as needed. This is an in-office position based in Ottawa. The successful applicant must be […]
TORONTO – Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1998’s staff-appointed unit at the University of Toronto have sent a strong message to the university, voting 95.4% in favour of going on strike, if necessary. Members voted to give their elected negotiating committee the right to call for job action, up to and including […]
Steelworkers and unions across our country can take pride in our many recent achievements as we celebrate Labour Day this year. Building on a resurgence of activism and militancy that arose during the pandemic, our members are demanding, and winning, some of the best collective agreements we’ve seen in generations. In the overwhelming majority of […]
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating a total of $20,000 to provide support in response to the most recent wave of wildfires affecting parts of British Columbia. B.C. is experiencing one of the worst fire seasons on record with more land affected than previous record-breaking years. Thousands of people have been put on evacuation […]
Steelworkers and Canadian Football League players help 1,500 kids start their school year on the right foot.
Starbucks workers in Ajax, Ont., have voted 'Yes" to join the USW for better pay and better treatment including improved health and safety.