TORONTO – In the lead up to his meeting with U.S. President Biden, the United Steelworkers union (USW) is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to stand up for workers and defend Canadian jobs. “President Biden is showing good faith by making Canada his first bilateral meeting. The Prime Minister must not miss this chance […]
TORONTO and BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is shocked by reports that the U.S. Department of Commerce will reinstate higher duties on certain Canadian softwood lumber exports, in contravention of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. “On the heels of recent, encouraging developments, it is appalling to learn that the new U.S. administration […]
The United Steelworkers union Local 1-1937 (USW) and the Huu-ay-aht First Nations (Huu-ay-aht) announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a process for the parties to work together to ensure the Tree Farm Licence 44 (TFL 44) undercut volume is allocated to Huu-ay-aht and to develop a job creation and […]
HAMILTON – Elements Casino Flamboro has locked out its unionized security officers in a brazen attempt to cut paid sick leave and weaken working conditions, the United Steelworkers union (USW) says. The casino imposed the lockout Thursday. “This is a shameful attack on workers and families who are already suffering the effects of the pandemic,” […]
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