National Director Marty Warren speaking in front of the House of Commons

Federal budget should follow Biden’s commitment to unionized jobs

March 28, 2023 | Media Releases

With the release of today’s budget, members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) are looking for the federal government to deliver on the hopeful commitment it made during U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit last week. “The decisions made by the federal government in this budget will mean the difference between job growth or job losses […]

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Creating good jobs in Ontario must mean access to a union

March 24, 2023 | Media Releases

Good jobs in Ontario must mean unencumbered access to joining a union. For that to happen, the government missed the mark on introducing card check certification to make it easy to join a union.

Image: Two people are sitting on chairs as part of a group discussion. A bearded white man in a USW t-shirt with tattoos on his forearn is holding a microphone and speking, gesturing with his hand as he talks. He has a notebook on his lap. A Black woman with long dark hair to his right is observing as he speaks. She is holding a glass of water. A Pride Toronto standup banner is behind them. They are in a room with red brick walls. A computer is on a high table off to the side. There is other meeting equipment behind the speakers - a light stand and a long black cord from the computer.

USW at Pride Toronto Partners Summit

March 8, 2023 | News Articles

USW District 6 Trans Liaison Mayson Fulk participates in the Pride community and shares experiences as an equity advocate with university students studying human resources.

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Safety and health for all women is our wish for IWD 2023

March 2, 2023 | Statements

International Women’s Day is a chance to celebrate the significant gains won by generations of women, girls, and female-identifying persons, including in our union. Women of Steel have made important contributions to the union that have made workplaces better for all. We thank Women of Steel for all that they do to make our union […]

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Building union awareness among Inuit mining workers

February 24, 2023 | News Articles

To help Inuit workers gain comfort and familiarity with the union and the assistance it could provide, an information pamphlet for mine workers was designed in three languages – Inuktitut, French and English.

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Workers reject Telus’s paltry contract offer

February 1, 2023 | Media Releases

BURNABY – In a nearly two-to-one vote, 6,800 Telus workers across Canada, represented by the United Steelworkers union Local 1944, have rejected a final offer from Telus. A 65.3% majority of the 72.7% members who voted rejected the contract offer.   “Telus workers are tired of seeing their co-workers’ jobs shipped overseas, while they are […]

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Directors’ Statement for Black History Month 2023

February 1, 2023 | News Articles

In our union’s proud history of promoting and supporting equality, Steelworkers celebrate Black History Month each February. We acknowledge the accomplishments of Black Canadians in society, recognize the achievements of activists in our union, and, encourage Steelworkers to continue the struggle for equality. We also know that despite advances in equality, racism has played a […]

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Telus workers prepare for potential job action 

January 16, 2023 | Media Releases

BURNABY, B.C. – On Sunday, Jan. 15, hundreds of Telus workers, members of the United Steelworkers union (USW), gathered outside the Telus Mobility building in Burnaby and other Telus locations across Canada for a solidarity rally and picket training in preparation for potential escalating job action.  Pharmacie Marseille FR The workers have been bargaining with […]

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District 6 holiday greeting

December 24, 2022 | Statements

We wish you, your families and loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season.