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Contributing our grain of sand to global solidarity

October 15, 2024 | News Articles

Following a year marked by transitions, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) has developed solid bases to continue to convey Steelworker union solidarity around the world and in our own backyard. Whether by developing opportunities for member engagement, advocating for the rights of workers, or supporting the activities of inspiring partner organizations, this annual report provides […]

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Steelworkers help revitalize Chelmsford’s community food forest

October 15, 2024 | News Articles

Volunteers from the USW Northeastern Ontario Area Council (NEOAC) have made a significant contribution to the Chelmsford Community Food Forest as part of their second annual “good works” project. Some 20 Steelworkers from Sudbury, Timmins and Sault Ste. Marie came together in early October to collaborate with the non-profit group Sudbury Shared Harvest to revitalize […]

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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Annual Report 2023

October 10, 2024 | Publications

In 2023, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) strengthened its global and local solidarity efforts. The 2023 report highlights key initiatives made possible by USW member contributions, including support for partner organizations in Colombia, Brazil, and beyond, with a focus on women workers and worker-to-worker solidarity. Domestically, SHF continued its contributions to food security and social […]

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Justice 2024 takes on inequality

October 8, 2024 | News Articles

The last day of Justice 2024 conference delegates took in presentations and panel discussions on a variety of issues, including the intersections of health and safety, the environment, workplace justice and equity. In the morning, conference participants heard from District 3 Indigenous Coordinator Julia McKay leading a panel on the National Day of Action on […]

United Steelworkers union members at Waterloo Starbucks win positive ruling on first contract

October 7, 2024 | Media Releases

The decision by a provincial arbitration board follows extensive but constructive bargaining between the USW and Starbucks to secure a first contract for the employees, who voted to join the union.

BC NDP platform announces promising initiatives, but immediate action needed says United Steelworkers union

October 4, 2024 | Media Releases

The platform announcement from the BC NDP includes a range of promising initiatives that signal a commitment to the future of B.C.’s mining and forestry industries says the United Steelworkers union (USW). “We welcome these positive BC NDP platform commitments, and now is the time for action,” says Scott Lunny, USW Director for Western Canada. […]

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Justice Conference opens in Gatineau, Que.

October 2, 2024 | News Articles

The Justice 2024 conference began today with a moving blessing by Claudette Commanda, Algonquin Elder, Indigenous rights activist and Chancellor at the University of Ottawa. Elder Commanda reminded us about the ways that life itself is a blessing. She encouraged delegates to continue working for justice. “Without justice, will there be healing, will there be […]

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United Steelworkers union reiterates support for tariffs on steel, aluminum and electric vehicle imports from China, celebrates victory for Canadian workers

October 1, 2024 | Media Releases

The announcement will strengthen Canada's economy and labour market and protect good manufacturing jobs.

USW statement on new roles within union leadership

October 1, 2024 | Media Releases

Stewart is the first Black district director in the union, across Canada and the U.S.

Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $20,000 in response to humanitarian crisis in Lebanon

September 30, 2024 | Media Releases

The contribution to Oxfam-Québec will go towards supporting displaced people in shelters in Beirut, Mount Lebanon and North Lebanon.

MP Mattew Green and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh holding a megaphone , standing among USW workers on strike.

United Steelworkers union call out Pierre Poilievre’s misleading attack on Pharmacare

September 27, 2024 | Media Releases

Hamilton, ON — The United Steelworkers union (USW) strongly condemns the misleading statements made by Pierre Poilievre in the House of Commons earlier this week, falsely accusing the NDP of attempting to undermine union-negotiated drug plans as part of their push for a universal Pharmacare program. “Pierre Poilievre is spreading misinformation about how universal pharmacare […]

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NextGen-hosted barbecue connects members with their union

September 26, 2024 | News Articles

A revived NextGen Committee at USW Local 8782 welcomed hundreds of members to a barbecue event served with a side of union education.

United Steelworkers union applauds BC NDP’s critical mineral strategy

September 25, 2024 | Media Releases

BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is applauding the BC NDP’s platform initiatives to strengthen British Columbia’s critical mineral production that were announced by Premier David Eby. The announcement, made in Terrace, B.C., included the launch of a new Critical Minerals Office, a commitment to expediting project permits and the re-commitment of BC […]

Cambridge Brass workers stand firm in 10-week strike for fair wages and pensions

September 21, 2024 | News Articles

Since the strike began on July 19, members at Cambridge Brass have spent 1,680 hours on the picket line. During those hours, workers are facing financial and emotional pressure. With bills piling up and the cost of living and childcare soaring, workers are feeling the pressure. Over the past 10 weeks, over 100 United Steelworkers […]

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Steelworkers Humanity Fund update – September 2024

September 17, 2024 | Publications

Facing the housing crisis: experiences from Canada and India Housing is an issue of heightened and growing concern across the country. The burden of housing affordability is deep, affecting people across urban and rural communities and impacting multiple generations. Intersecting factors have contributed to this crisis, from high inflation to increasing rents, lack of cooperative […]

B.C. forestry unions come together to “fight for our future” at UBCM

September 17, 2024 | Media Releases

British Columbia’s forestry workers will take part in the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference as part of a campaign to strengthen and secure good paying jobs in the industry. “Dozens of local governments across the province are experiencing the difficulties of the forestry industry’s contraction,” said Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle. “We invite municipal leadership […]

Striking Uni-Select workers to hold rally to demand fair wages amidst rising costs

September 16, 2024 | Media Releases

Striking United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 2009 members at Uni-Select, Bumper to Bumper, in Coquitlam, B.C., are set to hold a rally on Wednesday to demand fair wages from their employer. The unionized members have been on strike since Sept. 3, 2024, after months of negotiations and two failed votes to ratify a new collective […]

Fifth Annual Steelworkers Charity Golf Tournament raises over $18,000 for the Twinkie Foundation

September 16, 2024 | News Articles

Through their annual charity golf tournament, Steelworkers in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., have raised an impressive $18,311 for a great cause in their community. Members of USW local unions in Sault Ste. Marie hosted their 5th annual Charity Golf Tournament at Crimson Ridge Golf Course on Aug. 11, to support the Twinkie Foundation, which provides […]