At USW Local 2918, one small conversation turned into real change – and it all started with the Women of Steel (WOS). After hearing concerns about the lack of access to feminine hygiene products at IMT Precision, newly elected WOS Chair Samantha Campbell took action to address these underlying issues in the workplace. She spoke […]
It’s fitting that Lawrence McKay was inducted into the New Brunswick Federation of Labour (NBFL) Honour Roll at the very hotel where he once stood shoulder-to-shoulder with workers during a hard-fought strike. The Delta Brunswick in Saint John is more than a venue – it’s a symbol of the battles Lawrence helped win, and the […]
The United Steelworkers union is calling for government action to protect workers in the copper sector from the impacts of Trump's newly threatened tariffs on copper.
USW Local 1-2010’s Women of Steel Committee has once again demonstrated its commitment to equity and justice by hosting an annual meeting that placed racial justice at the forefront. Held in Kapuskasing, Ont., the gathering welcomed 20 committee members from Northern Ontario, representing various sectors within our union, including forestry and lumber, health care, social […]
In Bargaining to Win, members learned the fundamentals of effective collective bargaining, from preparing proposals to building a strong committee and communicating with members throughout the process. Irshad Malik (Local 2894) appreciated how practical the course was: ” This course showed the real planning behind bargaining. It’s not just talk – it’s knowing your power […]
THUNDER BAY, ONT. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes new members following a successful union vote at Big Beaver House Partnership Limited. The workers carry out surface maintenance at Musselwhite Mine, a remote gold mine in northwestern Ontario. Workers voted 100% in favour of joining the union. The mine is a fly-in, fly-out operation […]
June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, is a time when many United Steelworkers (USW) local unions in Canada join in celebrations with the Indigenous people whose traditional territory they live and work on. Our union has great resources to support local unions who want to start – or increase – their efforts to build good […]
SUDBURY – United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6500 in Sudbury is calling for Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to engage in the good-faith negotiations needed to bring an end to a month-long labour dispute with its 3,600 employees and to restore services desperately needed by injured workers and surviving spouses of workers killed on the […]
Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) and Marty Warren, National Director for Canada, United Steelworkers union (USW) issued the following statement: Our initial reaction to the Government of Canada’s plan, announced today, is that it falls short of what our industry needs at this most challenging time. We […]
With mental health becoming a growing concern in all sectors, the Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace course provided Spring School participants with the tools and resources to advocate for mental health in their locals. Lynn Losier (Local 9350) said the course opened new doors: “I didn’t realize how many support resources were out there. […]
The Arbitration – Prepare and Present course at Spring School 2025 gave members an immersive, hands-on look at the arbitration process. From cross-examinations to hearing prep, participants learned what it takes to represent members in one of the union’s most high-stakes forums. Shelly Savoury (Local 1976 – Unit 551), a chief steward and unit president […]
Spring School 2025 offered an advanced track for experienced stewards through Stewards in Action III: Grievances at Final Step and Beyond. The course focused on complex case evaluation, legal research using Westlaw, and confidently navigating final-step grievances. For Laura Macartney of Local 1568, the course was both educational and affirming. “We learned how to research […]
HAMILTON – United Steelworkers Director for Ontario and Atlantic Canada, Kevon Stewart, issued the following statement after ArcelorMittal announced it will shut down its wire-drawing mill in Hamilton, affecting over 100 workers: “This is a devastating day for more than 100 Steelworkers, their families and the entire Hamilton community. And it underscores just how urgently […]
TIMMINS, Ont. – Last week, 30 frontline workers at the Wakenagun Youth Healing Lodge voted to join the United Steelworkers union (USW), significantly strengthening worker power in Northern Ontario and in Indigenous-led community care. The lodge in Timmins, Ont., provides residential and cultural healing programs for Indigenous youth. Workers deliver vital support, care and programming […]
Long Harbour, N.L. – Nearly a year after casting their ballots, 12 warehouse workers employed by Hays at the Vale Long Harbour processing plant have officially joined the United Steelworkers union (USW). On Friday, the Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Relations Board opened the sealed ballot box and confirmed the workers’ voted to unionize with the […]
In every movement, there are moments when we celebrate and there are moments when we fight. This year, for pride season, we recommit to the crucial fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, alongside of and on behalf of rainbow community Steelworkers. This is core to our work as trade unionists, as we work together to defend human […]
In the labour movement, solidarity isn’t just a slogan – it’s a lifeline. For injured workers across District 6, the United Steelworkers’ Injured Workers Assistance Program (IWAP) is the embodiment of that lifeline. Launched in 2009 as a formal district-wide initiative, IWAP was built from the ground up by union members who saw the urgent […]
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on both steel and aluminum to 50% is a devastating blow to Canada’s industries and the hundreds of thousands of jobs they support – one that demands an immediate and forceful response from the federal government. “A […]