SUDBURY – In the aftermath of another plea-bargain deal and million-dollar fine for mining giant Vale, the United Steelworkers (USW) is calling for the Ontario government, Attorney General and police to answer for the failure to pursue a criminal investigation into the latest death at the company’s operations. “The grieving families, the community, our union […]
TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2016 – United Steelworkers National Director Ken Neumann said today an announcement that the parliamentary committee on international trade will study steel dumping is welcome news for thousands of workers whose livelihoods have been severely threatened by an industry crisis that includes foreign steel being dumped into Canada at an alarming rate. “This […]
October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a chance for us to learn about, celebrate and remember the women who have made a difference in our union, our community, province and country. Women’s History Month has been celebrated in October in Canada since 1992 after a group of women from British Columbia campaigned for greater […]
TEXADA ISLAND, B.C., 17 October 2016 – United Steelworkers (USW) members employed at the Texada Quarrying Ltd. limestone mine on Texada Island have been locked out by Lafarge/Holcim management as of Monday, Oct. 17 at 8:30 a.m. After several months of negotiations, the parties had agreed to most monetary and non-monetary items until Lafarge demanded […]
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