SAULT STE. MARIE – Algoma Steel’s devastating announcement of more than 1,000 layoffs will hit workers and Sault Ste. Marie hard on the eve of the holiday season. Not only will this hurt the community, it also is an embarrassment for the federal government, which has supported Algoma during a difficult trade war and transition […]
On Nov. 25, Steelworkers from District 6 joined hundreds of union members on Parliament Hill for the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Lobby Day, pressing the federal government to take action on fair trade, strong public services and infrastructure that builds Canada up. For many Steelworkers, the experience was a powerful reminder of why political action […]
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $10,000 to Action Against Hunger Canada in support of its relief efforts in the Gaza Strip. After over two years of violence and displacement, nearly the entire population is in urgent need of life-saving assistance as the humanitarian crisis remains at catastrophic levels, with only a […]
For many customers, Red Cup Day marks the beginning of the holiday season – a time of excitement, tradition, celebration and a reminder to begin their holiday shopping. But for Starbucks workers, it also marks one of the most exhausting and demanding days of the year. Behind every peppermint mocha and festive latte are the […]
This week, more than 19 women from across Ontario gathered at the Steelworkers Hall in Hamilton to participate in the five-day Women of Steel: Developing Leadership course – a program designed to help women gain confidence, strengthen their communication and leadership skills and build solidarity within the labour movement. The course, co-facilitated by Charlotte Damery, […]
Craig Spulnick, of USW Local 6571 in Ontario’s Durham Region, was recently honoured with the Health & Safety Activist Award at the Workers’ Health and Safety Centre’s annual awards dinner. The recognition celebrates his leadership in advancing health and safety through solidarity, worker empowerment and collaboration on the shop floor. Spulnick, who serves as the […]
United Steelworkers Local 9316 is celebrating more than three decades of solidarity with a first-of-its-kind “Stronger Together Party” on Oct.18 – an event dedicated to honouring members, connecting generations and celebrating the spirit of unity that defines the local. The idea came from Dylan Butt, a young worker who serves on both the NextGen and […]
When USW Local 6200’s flag was raised at the Vale site in Port Colborne, it marked a proud and historic moment – the first time a Steelworkers’ flag has flown at one of the company’s operations. For Local President Wayne Johnson, the moment was more than symbolic; it represented months of persistence, collaboration and the […]
SUDBURY, Ont. – Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2020-05 have ratified a new four-year collective agreement with Vale, one of the world’s largest multinational mining companies and a major employer in Sudbury. The contract, which runs until Oct. 26, 2029, delivers a five-per-cent wage increase in the first year, followed by three-per-cent increases […]
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 […]
TORONTO – After more than a year of bargaining, airport security screeners in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces, represented by the United Steelworkers union (USW), are standing firm in demands for a fair contract that protects benefits and improves wages and working conditions. The airport screeners’ employer, GardaWorld, has dragged out negotations for over a […]
This summer, United Steelworkers Local 8327 made a lasting impact at Camp Smitty, an overnight camp operated by the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, which provides a safe and supportive space for children from low-income families. Instead of funding a single camper’s tuition, Local 8327 decided to do something that would touch every child […]
Ajax, Ont. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is welcoming 152 workers at Parkland Ajax Retirement Residence to the union following a successful organizing drive. The workers provide daily care and support to seniors and their families. By joining the USW, they are seeking a stronger collective voice to improve working conditions and ensure respect […]
The South Central Ontario Area Council (SCOAC) proudly hosted its first Operation Backpack event at the USW Cambridge office, where 300 backpacks filled with school supplies were packed to help students in need start the school year with confidence. The initiative was inspired by the Hamilton Area Council’s successful program, which in turn inspired SCOAC […]
The bright sunshine was matched only by the spirit of generosity at the Crimson Ridge golf course in Sault Ste. Marie on Aug. 10, as golfers, volunteers and local businesses came together for the 6th annual Steelworkers Charity Golf Tournament. The event welcomed players of all levels in a four-person scramble, with friendly competitions such […]
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 […]
HAMILTON – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the launch of the Ontario government’s new Protect Ontario Workers Employment Response (POWER) Centres, announced today, which will provide resources to support workers affected by technological change, trade disruptions and job loss. “Steelworkers know that when jobs are lost, families and whole communities feel the impact,” said Kevon […]