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. […]
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 […]
BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes Premier David Eby and the Government of British Columbia’s decision to expedite major projects, representing an investment of approximately $20 billion, and for establishing a council to advocate for forest workers in the face of existing and pending duties and tariffs. The strategic move to advance […]
Steelworkers, On Monday night, the Canadian government secured a 30-day reprieve from the imposition of sweeping tariffs, but the threats to Canadian workers still loom. Make no mistake, this is not the end of the fight. Instead, it’s an opportunity for us to urge our governments to take the necessary steps to protect our jobs […]
This past year, across every USW district in Canada, local union leaders, activists and staff have had the opportunity to come together to attend a district conference in District 3 or 6, or in the case of District 5, the Assemblée annuelle. Incredibly, District 5 brought over 500 Steelworkers together this year to celebrate the […]
The United Steelworkers union’s Steel Pride National Working Group is expressing its solidarity and concern for Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and Questioning, Intersex and Asexual plus (2SLGBTQIA+) Steelworkers in the United States, their families and our extended 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, right across America. We are very worried about our 2SLGBTQIA+ siblings south of the […]
PITTSBURGH – United Steelworkers (USW) International President David McCall issued the following statement today following President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would institute 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada: “The USW has long called for systemic reform of our broken trade system, but lashing out at key allies like Canada is not the way […]
TORONTO – National Director for Canada of the United Steelworkers Union (USW) Marty Warren, issued the following statement: “Today, Donald Trump has once again proven that he is no friend to working people—on either side of the border. The imposition of a 25% across-the-board tariff on Canadian is a direct attack on workers, our industries […]
The following statement was issued today by the United Steelworkers union (USW), regarding union-busting by Telus in Turkiye: TORONTO – The United Steelworkers (USW) urges Canadian authorities to insist Telus, a Canadian corporation with its head office in Vancouver, respect the rights of its employees overseas. In August 2024, employees at Telus subsidiary Telus Digital […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is voicing its support for the NDP’s new plan of an aggressive national response to Trump administration’s tariffs threat, combined with a robust federal procurement policy, suggested today in the NDP’s Build Canadian Buy Canadian plan. In a press conference in Sault Ste. Marie with […]
Being gathered around a sacred fire and hearing an Elder’s word carry the weight of history, grief, and hope is transformative and inspiring. At USW Local 6500, these moments are not just symbolic – they are a moment to build a foundation of relationships grounded in respect and a shared future with the Indigenous communities. Dan […]
“We’re happy to finally be heard and have a seat at the table. It’s about time that we joined the rest of the USW family."
“Marit Stiles is the best choice for Premier,” said Kevon Stewart, USW District 6 Director (Ontario & Atlantic Canada). “Other party leaders put on hard hats and pretend they support workers, but only Marit Stiles truly has our backs.”
WINNIPEG – Premier Wab Kinew has announced the establishment of the Manitoba government’s U.S. Trade Council, a strategic initiative aimed at preparing the province for potential tariffs and strengthening cross-border trade relationships. The newly formed council includes representatives from labour and various industries across Manitoba. Among the members of the U.S. Trade Council is Mike […]
Canada-wide campaign supports Comfort Inn workers on strike in Baie-Comeau, Que.
TORONTO — Over 30 labour leaders from Ontario’s private, public, and trades sectors gathered on Monday, Jan. 27, to demand that Doug Ford immediately establish a tariff taskforce and develop a unified strategy to confront the economic and social impacts of U.S.-imposed tariffs. “Doug Ford’s decision to shut down the legislature—destabilizing the province in favour […]
District 6 members gather for a group photo after participating in Spring School 2024 in Collingwood, Ont.
The new five-year collective agreements for 435 workers provide improvements in wages, pensions, benefits and working conditions.