SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Que. – At a special meeting and rally today, United Steelworkers (USW) Quebec Director Alain Croteau pledged union-wide support for 371 workers on strike at the CEZinc. refinery in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que., co-owned by Noranda Income Fund and Glencore. “Keep up the fight!” Croteau told the strikers, members of USW Local 6486, who are now […]
OTTAWA – While Ministry of Labour charges against two Ottawa corporations for last year’s death of Olivier Bruneau are necessary, the United Steelworkers (USW) says criminal charges are more important if justice is to be served. “We have been down this road before and we know Ministry of Labour charges are not enough to hold […]
Today The Province newspaper incorrectly reported that the United Steelworkers (USW) endorsed the BC Liberals. While we trust this was an honest error, and will avoid any shouting of fake news, it’s important to set the record straight. In the interest of the health and safety of our members, we could never endorse the Christy […]
TEXADA ISLAND, B.C. – Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 816, locked out by Lafarge Canada at the Texada Island limestone mine since Oct. 17, 2016, have reached a tentative agreement with their employer. After previous offers were rejected the parties agreed to return to the bargaining table. As a result the USW secured an […]
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