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Protecting jobs and strengthening rights: recent Steelworker legislative successes

February 12, 2025 | News Articles

At the time of writing, the House of Commons has been paralyzed by the tactics of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party’s tactics to force an early election. This period is also marked by greater instability. While the Liberal-NDP deal is now a thing of the past, despite the political turbulence, the last few […]

Steelworkers Vote contributes to NDP victories in B.C. and Saskatchewan

February 12, 2025 | News Articles

Recent elections in British Columbia and Saskatchewan saw the NDP hold onto power in B.C. and dramatically add to its seat count in Saskatchewan. Steelworkers participated in both elections through our Steelworkers Vote political action program. In B.C., where Premier David Eby and the BC NDP won re-election, the USW held Steelworkers Vote election schools […]

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National Policy Conference resolutions: shaping our future

February 11, 2025 | News Articles

At the 55th USW National Policy Conference in Toronto in April 2023, Steelworkers activists from across the country adopted dozens of resolutions to shape our union’s policies for improving the working and living standards of our members and all workers. Following the conference, USW leaders, staff and activists have been working diligently to implement these […]

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Get reimbursed for family care expenses

February 11, 2025 | News Articles

You would think that Sean Staddon is too busy to be involved in the union. He and his wife both work full-time and have two kids, aged seven and nine, both with autism. Yet Sean is Co-chair of the USW District 6 Political Action Committee (PAC), Chair of the Local 6500 PAC, a Guard on […]

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United Steelworkers Canada Black History Month statement

February 10, 2025 | Statements

The United Steelworkers union shares this year’s Black History Month’s Canadian theme: Black legacy and leadership: Celebrating Canadian history and uplifting future generations. The Steelworkers union has benefited from the contributions of Black rank-and-file members, retirees and staff, as well as the USW National Anti-Racism Committee, which advises the union on anti-racism work and initiatives. […]

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Defending Canada’s industry, jobs and communities

February 10, 2025 | News Articles

In early June, over 60 delegates from USW steel industry locals gathered in Ottawa for the Stand Up for Steel Conference. This event brought together Steelworkers from across the country to share the issues they face in their workplaces and to advocate for policies that protect Canadian steel jobs, defend the domestic industry and strengthen […]

Building knowledge and union strength

February 10, 2025 | News Articles

The United Steelworkers union schools have a rich legacy of learning and empowerment. Each year, members and facilitators gather to exchange skills and experiences, strengthening both their knowledge and commitment to union values. These schools build a network of informed members, equipped to educate and mobilize others within their locals. “We work hard to make […]

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United Steelworkers union condemns Trump’s reckless tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum

February 10, 2025 | Media Releases

"We’ve been through this before and we know these kinds of reckless trade measures don’t work, and hurt workers, destabilize industries and create uncertainty across the economy on both sides of the border."

Sisters in solidarity

February 7, 2025 | News Articles

USW delegation strengthens ties with South American workers The Steelworkers Humanity Fund’s Women’s Delegation to South America had an opportunity to foster solidarity and learning among union women from three countries. The delegation, which included three Canadian USW delegates, travelled to Lima, Peru and La Paz, Bolivia, to engage with unions, labour federations and women’s […]

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Steelworkers change the world: the 60th Annual Assembly in Quebec

February 7, 2025 | News Articles

The 60th Annual Assembly of District 5 Steelworkers, held from Nov. 20-22, 2024, in Jonquière, Que., brought together more than 500 delegates, staff and guests from across Quebec under the theme “Steelworkers Change the World.” The event celebrated decades of solidarity, struggles and victories, while highlighting current issues facing workers. Inspiring speeches by Dominic Lemieux, […]

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Here to help – USW Local 6673 steps up for mental health and community outreach

February 6, 2025 | News Articles

Workers at steel-pipe maker Evraz in Calgary are proud members of USW Local 6673. They are also getting more involved in helping others – through mental health stewards and connecting to the broader community outside of work. Local President Kent Irving was looking for ways to get more USW members involved in the union beyond […]

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USW District 3 Conference: Better Work for Everybody

February 6, 2025 | News Articles

The USW District 3 Conference took place in Winnipeg from Oct. 28-31, 2024, bringing together more than 300 union leaders, delegates, staff and guests from across Western Canada and the northern territories. With the theme “Better Work for Everybody,” the conference included workshops, debates, panels and speeches aimed at improving the working lives of members. […]

Bargaining successes

February 6, 2025 | News Articles

Thousands of USW members across Canada recently negotiated strong collective agreements that protect health and safety, improve wages, benefits and working conditions, and ensure more respectful workplaces. These settlements include: Local 9490 • Aluminum workers won’t be foiled, wrap up shiny new contract With pension and wage issues previously settled, members at Rio Tinto’s aluminum […]

USW Local 8328 members ratify new agreement after one-month employer lockout

February 6, 2025 | Media Releases

After a four-week lockout, members of USW Local 8328 have a new collective agreement with good gains in wages and more.

United Steelworkers union reaches new national agreement with CPKC

February 6, 2025 | Media Releases

CALGARY – The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1976 has reached a new tentative agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), covering 600 workers in locations across Canada. “I am pleased with the progress we made during this round of negotiations,” said Nathalie Lapointe, USW Montreal Area Co-ordinator and lead negotiator. “We are looking forward […]

Welcome to the Steelworkers! USW organizing successes

February 5, 2025 | News Articles

In September, 1,200 Paladin Security employees in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador joined the USW, reinforcing the Steelworkers’ standing as THE union for security workers in Canada. Security workers represent the fastest-growing group within the USW, with tens of thousands of members across the country. In Quebec, a province-wide USW campaign to […]

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District 6: We were ready and we did it!

February 5, 2025 | News Articles

In July, District 6 assembled 450 members, staff and guests in St. John’s, N.L., as part of the district’s triennial conference. With the theme “We’re Ready,” the conference featured plenary sessions, workshops and an educational field trip. The conference kicked off with an Inuit welcome and blessing from Danny Pottle from the First Light St. […]

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Steelworkers: Telus is undermining Canada’s telecom with latest round of voluntary severance packages

February 5, 2025 | Media Releases

BURNABY, BC – Last week, Telus issued another 545 voluntary severance packages (VSPs) to members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944, impacting workers in various critical departments, including outside plant construction, cable repair, network operations, engineering and more. This follows a trend of similar packages offered over the past two years significantly reducing […]