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Labour’s Day: Celebrating our wins for workers

August 30, 2024 | Statements

USW 2024 Labour Day statement Labour Day is a statutory holiday where we celebrate workers and labour movement victories that benefit all of us. Like most of the benefits we enjoy – and, let’s face it, sometimes take for granted – workers had to fight for it.   It’s our local leaders and members on the […]

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Tariffs on aluminum, steel and electric vehicle imports from China good for Canadian jobs

August 26, 2024 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is lauding an announcement by the federal government this morning to impose tariffs on imports of steel, aluminum and electric vehicles from China, in a move to reinforce domestic industry and stem the tide of unfair trade. “We are pleased to see the federal government taking a more […]

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U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to double duties on Canadian softwood lumber is pure protectionism

August 17, 2024 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) is calling out the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to double duties on Canadian softwood lumber. “The decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to almost double the current duties and tariffs of Canadian Softwood Lumber products is nothing more than pure U.S. protectionism,” said Jeff Bromley, USW Wood Council […]

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Forever in our hearts: Jessie Uppal

August 16, 2024 | Statements

Regretfully and with great sadness we are informing you that USW staff representative, Jessie Uppal, has passed away. We were informed that Jessie passed away peacefully at her home in Vancouver.  Jessie has been a valued member of the USW staff in District 3 for over a decade. Prior to that she worked, as a […]

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