Kenora, Ont. – The United Steelworkers (USW) are proud to welcome 147 new members following a strong organizing victory at Weyerhaeuser in Kenora, Ont. Workers voted overwhelmingly in favour of joining the union with 97% support. This is a clear demonstration of their desire for a stronger voice at work and a more secure future. […]
Toronto – Workers at Habitat Services in Toronto have joined the United Steelworkers union (USW), building collective power on the job and strengthening workers’ voices in the non-profit social services sector. The newly organized union includes approximately 30 workers who provide housing and support services to individuals living with mental health and addiction challenges across […]
The following statement was released jointly today by Canada’s two largest industrial unions, Unifor and the United Steelworkers: U.S. sector-based tariffs (“section 232 tariffs”) have hit Canadian manufacturing workers and businesses hard, impacting families and entire communities. Many Canadian steel mills, auto plants, wood product facilities and aluminum fabricators have slowed or shuttered production, leaving […]
PLESSISVILLE, Que. – As the Artemis II space mission brings Quebec maple syrup to the moon, the workers who produce the world-renowned product are alerting the Canadian and American space agencies of the less-than-ideal labour conditions they endure. The maple syrup products being enjoyed by the Artemis II astronauts during their 10-day moon mission is […]
Communications Director
Shannon Devine
sdevine@usw.ca
416-938-4402
Communications Department – Québec
Clairandrée Cauchy
ccauchy@metallos.ca
514-774-4001