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Trump’s latest tariff attack shows Canada must build its own industrial strength

July 21, 2026 | Media Releases

TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) Canadian National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s announcement of new 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products: “President Trump has once again chosen confrontation over co-operation, directly threatening the livelihood of Canadian workers, and the future of industries and […]

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Steelworkers reach deal with cement giant Amrize, $610-million project moves forward

July 20, 2026 | Media Releases

SAINT-CONSTANT, Que. – United Steelworkers Local 6658 members have made significant gains with a renegotiation of their collective agreement with cement producer Amrize, helping pave the way for a historic, $610-million plant modernization. The four-year contract will ensure workforce stability as Amrize moves forward with the massive modernization project, said Youssef Belgana, president of Local […]

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Airport security screeners win wage increases, benefits, through arbitration – United Steelworkers

July 20, 2026 | Media Releases

TORONTO – Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) working for GardaWorld Security Screening at airports in Ontario and Atlantic Canada have secured new three-year collective agreements through a binding arbitration award. The new contracts cover security screeners at Ottawa International Airport and regional airports in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. The contracts provide retroactive wage […]

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United Steelworkers union disappointed with ADT by Telus job cuts impacting Calgary workers

July 15, 2026 | Media Releases

CALGARY – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is disappointed with ADT by Telus after the company announced it is eliminating all Canadian Client Representative, Retention and Client Representative and Customer Service positions. This decision will result in approximately 15 USW Local 1944 members in Calgary losing their jobs, a move that will cut the bargaining […]

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