NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) in the Niagara Region are stepping up to produce and distribute personal protection equipment (PPE) mostly to health-care workers. In addition to a call from USW Ontario Director Marty Warren for donations of surplus PPE, USW members who hold down day jobs as well […]
Sisters and Brothers, Many events and activities that would otherwise be the normal work of the union have been suspended or postponed because of the global pandemic. However, we are hoping that we can all continue to prepare for the Day of Mourning in our respective communities, whether we are able to gather in ceremony […]
TORONTO — The United Steelworkers union (USW) is warning the federal government that its new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program (CEWS) can be misused and abused if it is not carefully designed to prioritize workers’ incomes rather than profits for businesses and corporations. This health crisis has brought on a real economic crisis for workers […]
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union is calling for the federal government’s regulations and soon-to-come legislation to be more serious by an order of magnitude. The measures announced on March 18 and the response to date towards workers, jobs and incomes in the face of the current COVID-19 crisis, has been dangerously inadequate. “After decades […]
For Full Details: Department of Finance Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html David McDonald Blog: http://behindthenumbers.ca/2020/03/18/what-to-make-of-the-federal-covid-19-aid-package/ On March 18, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced additional measures to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic: $27 billion in direct support to workers and businesses $55 billion in tax deferrals to meet liquidity needs of Canadian businesses and individuals $82 […]
TORONTO – “The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is doubling our commitment to food banks in 2020,” said Ken Neumann, President of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund and Canadian National Director for the United Steelworkers (USW). “The COVID-19 pandemic and its economic disruption will affect the most vulnerable and poorest in our communities in every part of Canada […]
TORONTO – As the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) spreads around the world, unions, including the United Steelworkers (USW), call for increased protections and supports for workers. “As federal and provincial governments in Canada take actions to limit the spread of the virus, we must ensure workers are supported and protected,” said Ken Neumann, USW National Director. “The […]
With the recent announcement by the World Health Organization that the Corona Virus / COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic, it is recommended that local unions postpone or cancel any meetings that are scheduled to occur in the near future. For monthly local union meetings, please employ the discretion found in the constitution allowing locals […]
After their employer, Chartwell, stalled negotiations in a failed attempt to weaken their resolve, workers at two retirement facilities in Alberta have officially become USW members with their first ratified collective bargaining agreements. The two new units comprise approximately 200 members, who will join amalgamated Local 1-207, and include LPNs, activity aides, cooks, housekeepers, and […]
A coalition of Ontario unions, coordinated by the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), and representing approximately 270,000 employees and over 40 different unions, announced today that they have filed a constitutional challenge to Bill 124, the Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act. Bill 124 violates the collective bargaining rights enshrined in the […]
On March 8, 2020, we celebrate International Women’s Day. I am proud of the accomplishments our Women of Steel have made and continue to make in our union and in our society. Over the last year, I have seen an increase in women’s involvement in leadership roles within our local unions and beyond. USW women […]
HALIFAX, 27 February 2020 – The United Steelworkers (USW) union is proud to endorse NDP candidates Kendra Coombes and Kathleen Kevany in the March 10 by-elections. “Our members and our union support strong public health care and strong public services. We know we can count on New Democrats to fight for health care. That’s why I’m […]
SUDBURY – The United Steelworkers (USW) union is pleased to announce its support for a new student scholarship fund and lecture series at Laurentian University to honour the legacy of Sudbury native and USW International President Emeritus Leo W. Gerard. The USW, through its Canadian National Office, District 6 Office (Ontario and Atlantic Canada) and […]
OTTAWA – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is contributing $7,000 to support those affected by the Jan. 12 eruption of the Taal Volcano, south of the capital Manila, in the Philippines. After 43 years of inactivity, the volcano’s spectacular eruption required the immediate evacuation of thousands of families from the surrounding areas. In total, 137,000 […]
USW National Director Ken Neumann expresses grave concerns to the prime minister about the rail blockades that are threatening jobs and asks that he take personal responsibility for this file and meet with all stakeholders to defuse the tensions in this conflict, find a resolution and demonstrate a genuine commitment to reconciliation. Open Letter to […]
OTTAWA – The United Steelworkers (USW) union joins the family of Olivier Bruneau in condemning the decision by Ottawa police to close the investigation into the construction worker’s death and rule out criminal charges. “We support Olivier Bruneau’s grieving parents who are in disbelief and feel betrayed by this decision. Justice has been denied to […]
The USW Canadian Directors welcome Lily Chang to the Team Unite CLC slate and offer our endorsement of Lily’s candidacy for Secretary-Treasurer of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). “Lily is a strong leader and communicator who values advocacy and member mobilization. With her years of experience as treasurer at a large CUPE local, she’s a […]
On the first anniversary of a mining disaster in Brazil which killed 250 workers, the United Steelworkers union continues its call to stop the killing and ensure proper enforcement of the law. Every year, more than 1,000 people in Canada are killed at work and it has long been an issue that police and prosecutors […]