TORONTO – Leaders from the United Steelworkers (USW) representing workers at Vale Inc. mines across Canada met for over two days this week to develop joint strategies for collective bargaining, improving ongoing health and safety, and building global solidarity. The meeting in Toronto pulled together USW leadership from across Canada, in advance of a new […]
We’ve been hearing a lot of questions about what a unionized apprenticeship and training program can bring to the facility. Here are some facts you should consider: As of now, Vale-LH does not have a paid apprenticeship or training program. Employees who have trade school certificates will never be able retain or get a red […]
When Donna Wingrove, the Chair of USW Local 8782’s Women’s Committee put forward the idea for the local to participate in the CIBC Run for the Cure, it was well received by the executive. Donna got to work right away, and with the help of sister Kim Nanticoke, spearheaded the fundraising efforts. Randy Graham, Local […]
The United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2010-01, representing Academic Assistants, and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) Local 901 Unit 2, representing Postdoctoral Scholars, will hold a rally on October 11, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in front of Richardson Hall on Queen’s campus in support of decent work, equity and fair bargaining […]
Has this happened to you? You’re in bargaining and try to make headway on a common complaint and the employer asks for proof that the situation even exists. Members of the USW District 6 Health Care Council uncovered a common frustration at their meetings: staff shortages. The council represents 1,700 USW members working in retirement […]
We are pleased to announce that we have re-established the District 6 Human Rights Committee. Committee members in the past have been appointed by the Director, but this time, we took a new approach in an attempt to give more people an opportunity. With the support of their locals, Steelworkers from across our district put […]
HAMILTON – The United Steelworkers (USW) welcomes today’s announcement of a framework agreement between the Ontario government and Bedrock Industries, LP for the purchase and continued operation of U.S. Steel Canada facilities in Hamilton and Nanticoke. “We are encouraged by many aspects of the agreement announced today between the Ontario government and Bedrock Industries,” said […]
Ten Women of Steel were on the job site helping build new homes for those in need in September. Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build is an opportunity for women to get involved in the hammers-and-nails of homebuilding. The Women of Steel Committee sees the Women Build project as a great way to promote community spirit […]
USW Local 9316 in Newfoundland and Labrador has received the Falkowski/Seguin International Health and Safety Award at the 2016 USW International Health, Safety and Environment Conference. Local 9316, representing oil refinery workers in Come by Chance, N.L., received the award for achieving a national health and safety milestone: the first union local to have its […]
Take Back the Night (TBTN) is an annual rally and protest against sexual and gender-based violence. TBTN 2016 communities celebrate, support and empower survivors, while creating safer communities and healthier relationships through awareness, activism and advocacy. Take Back the Night events are geared toward empowering women to confront fears about rape and assault by reclaiming […]
As part of Global Solidarity Week, Global Youth Exchange members from all over the world participated in various initiatives to help their communities. This year marks the third year that USW Local 5319 has participated in a community-build project. The project is a joint effort by the Women of Steel and NextGen members from the […]
TORONTO – “The death last week of a young worker at Toronto’s Fiera Foods should be investigated by police as a potential case of criminal negligence and not just as a workplace accident,” says United Steelworkers’ (USW) Ontario/Atlantic Director Marty Warren. online pharmacy buy chloroquine online no prescription “As Canada’s largest province, there is no […]
For the seventh year in a row, Hamilton Steelworkers came together for Operation Backpack 2016. Steelworkers worked with St. Matthew’s House in Hamilton and ArcelorMittal for the project. St. Matthew’s House worked with inner city schools and teachers to identify children in need of a backpack filled with school supplies. The union contributed $32,000, including […]
Sault Ste. Marie is home to hundreds of Steelworkers from USW Local 2724. That’s why members have made it a tradition to give back to the community that has given them so much. USW Local 2724 has a mandate, through a past motion to donate a certain amount per year to local community charities […]
LINDSAY, Ont. – Employees of the Nordia Lindsay call centre have decided to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union. An overwhelming majority of Nordia Lindsay employees – 71% – voted in favour of joining the USW, rejecting an intense anti-union campaign waged by the company over several weeks. A total of 111 employees at the […]
Sisters and Brothers, Labour Day is our day – our day to celebrate, reflect and recommit to standing up for our values, our principles and our hopes. online pharmacy order bactroban no prescription with best prices today in the USA For Steelworkers and all who strive for a better future, there are plenty of reasons […]
TORONTO – Ontario must expand publicly funded child care and take other decisive action to eliminate the province’s shameful gender pay gap, the United Steelworkers (USW) says. “After 13 years of Liberal government, the pay gap between men and women in Ontario remains over 30%. The wage gap is even worse for racialized women, who […]
SUDBURY – The United Steelworkers (USW) will host an appreciation dinner Thursday for mine rescue workers from around the world, becoming the first trade union sponsor of the International Mines Rescue Competition. “The International Mines Rescue Competition is like the Olympics for these mining health and safety specialists,” said USW National Director Ken Neumann. buy […]