As District 6 represents one of the most diverse Districts in Canada, it is important that we celebrate Black History Month each February. Steelworkers of all colours are also part of a larger community of equality-seeking groups. In our communities and workplaces, the contribution of black workers has been significant in the industries and economies […]
SPARWOOD, B.C. – The United Steelworkers (USW) has won an arbitration that puts an end to random drug testing by Teck Resources at its unionized coal mines in the Elk Valley. In December 2012, Teck began randomly testing employees for drug and alcohol use. The union opposed this infringement of employee privacy and took action […]
OTTAWA – The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal negotiated secretly by the Liberal government will further erode Canada’s manufacturing and industrial base, eliminate more middle-class jobs and drive down wages, working conditions and environmental standards. “While in opposition, Justin Trudeau’s Liberals strongly criticized the Conservative government for secretive negotiations on the TPP and its profound […]
BÉCANCOUR, Que. – United Steelworkers (USW) members across Canada and the U.S. will mobilize to support workers locked out of their jobs at the ABI aluminum smelter, USW Canadian Director Ken Neumann says. Neumann and Steelworkers Quebec Director Alain Croteau were joined on the picket line today by leaders of Mexico’s national miners’ union Los Mineros, […]
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