We were all shaken to hear the news, back on September 22, about three women murdered near Wilno, Ontario, by the same man, an ex-partner with a long record of violence. Sadly, these three women were not the only sisters, mothers, wives, and daughters to lose their lives to domestic violence this year in Ontario […]
TORONTO – United Steelworkers National Director Ken Neumann says the Liberal government’s Speech from the Throne leaves both gaps and opportunities for Canadian workers, particularly in industries like steel and forestry. “Broad statements leave us both hopeful and full of questions,” said Neumann. “While trade and infrastructure investment are important, the very real uncertainty currently […]
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers celebrated the election of new leadership today at the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL). “This is a good day for working people and the labour movement in Ontario. With the election of this strong slate of candidates to head the provincial federation of labour, we are entering a new period […]
TORONTO – For the second time in a week, United Steelworkers (USW) leaders are calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to act immediately to defend over 100,000 workers and pensioners threatened by a deepening steel industry crisis. “The time for real action is now,” said USW National Director Ken Neumann, […]
BURNABY, BC. – Telus announced today through the media that it will be reducing its workforce by 1,500 full-time employees from across Canada. “We are extremely disappointed to learn of Telus’ decision to reduce their workforce at a time when the company is extremely profitable. It is also disappointing to have been notified through the […]
TORONTO – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne are being urged to provide meaningful help to thousands of vulnerable pensioners whose critical health-care benefits were taken away overnight by multinational U.S. Steel. “I request your government’s immediate attention to the plight of some 20,000 retirees and surviving spouses whose rights to post-retirement […]
In Ontario, full-time jobs with decent wages, benefits and retirement income are increasingly rare. In their place are too many low-paid, part-time jobs with minimal benefits or retirement income. The USW does not accept this as inevitable. Decisions by successive provincial governments to weaken laws and erode labour rights have not resulted in job creation […]
TORONTO – The federal Conservative government must accept its responsibility for 20,000 pensioners who are immediately losing critical health benefits and prescription drug coverage, the United Steelworkers (USW) says. “There will be 20,000 pensioners waking up tomorrow without health benefits and prescription drug coverage, because of the Harper government’s secret deals with U.S. Steel. It’s […]
Only NDP candidates scheduled to speak at Oct. 1 event To celebrate the International Day of Older Persons, the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) is encouraging seniors to get out and vote on Oct. 19. The organization will host a Seniors Vote event at the United Steelworkers Hall on Oct. 1. “We’re trying to […]
Steelworkers! Tom Mulcair and the Orange Wave are coming to southwestern Ontario for a whistle-stop tour this Sunday, October 4. You’re invited! Let’s show Tom and the NDP that the Steelworkers are on board for $15-a-day childcare, a $15 minimum wage, repealing Bill C-51 and retirement security for our seniors. Bring your family and friends. […]
TORONTO – United Steelworkers (USW) Locals 8782 and 1005 advise members and retirees on the progress of U.S. Steel Canada’s CCAA process. USW has just completed five days of mediation in Toronto and the mediation is ongoing. The mediation is confidential and the parties cannot provide any details of discussions that have and are continuing […]
TORONTO, 28 September 2015 – Due to developments late Monday, the United Steelworkers (USW) has been advised that U.S. Steel Canada court proceedings regarding benefits for retirees have been rescheduled to Thursday at the earliest, with the date still to be confirmed. As the date of the court proceedings has changed, members are asked to […]
Please see udpated advisory, September 28, 10:00 p.m. TORONTO – The United Steelworkers (USW) are asking union members, retirees and community supporters to join them tomorrow to hear and witness the Ontario Superior Court proceedings as USW tries to stop the outrageous moves by U.S. Steel Canada to abandon its responsibility to Canadian workers, pensioners […]
TORONTO, THUNDER BAY — The United Steelworkers union (USW) is demanding that the family of a man killed in 2014 at the North American Palladium Ltd. Lac des Iles mine be provided with the final reports on how 38-year-old Pascal Goulet died. “This hide-and-seek game being played by the employer and the Ministry of Labour […]
Fourteen young trade unionists from Canada, the United States, UK, Mexico and Cuba met in London, UK in late August for the second Global Youth Exchange, organized this year by Workers Uniting. A typical English summer accompanied the event, though the 12 days of rain couldn’t dampen the delegates’ spirits! The activities began in Esher […]
Fourteen young trade unionists from Canada, the United States, UK, Mexico and Cuba met in London, UK in late August for the second Global Youth Exchange, organized this year by Workers Uniting. A typical English summer accompanied the event, though the 12 days of rain couldn’t dampen the delegates’ spirits! The activities began in Esher […]
Elie Hoyeck ran Your Mechanic Auto Corner in Dartmouth when Peter Kempton died in September 2013 A man who used to operate an auto repair shop in Dartmouth has been charged under the so-called Westray Bill, marking the first time the law — named for a Nova Scotia disaster — has been used against an […]
TORONTO – U.S. Steel must be stopped from moving more jobs and production out of Canada, the United Steelworkers (USW) says. Apotheke-Vienna.com “When is the federal government going to stand up to U.S. Steel and defend Canadian workers and pensioners?” asked Gary Howe, President of USW Local 1005 in Hamilton. “From Day One this Conservative […]