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Steelworkers secure historic gains in new Vale agreement  

June 1, 2026 | Media Releases

SUDBURY – Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6500 have ratified a new collective agreement with Vale that delivers significant wage increases, enhanced workplace protections and improved benefits and for workers and their families. The agreement includes a $4,000 ratification bonus and guaranteed wage increases ranging from 20.5% to 25.7% over the life of the […]

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Workers at BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. in Oakville join the United Steelworkers

June 1, 2026 | Media Releases

Oakville, Ont.  – Workers at BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. in Oakville have voted to join the United Steelworkers (USW), gaining a collective voice in their workplace and the strength that comes with union representation. The workers chose USW to secure a stronger voice on workplace issues, including health and safety, wages, benefits, working conditions and […]

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Labour violations, criminal allegations at Canadian-owned mine in Mexico: Steelworkers demand action from Canadian government

May 27, 2026 | Media Releases

TORONTO – An investigative panel appointed under the terms of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) has found that severe violations of human and labour rights occurred at the Canadian-owned Camino Rojo mine in Zacatecas, Mexico. The panel, appointed under terms of CUSMA’s Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), released its findings after investigating a complaint made to […]

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