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USW mourns passing of International President Tom Conway

September 25, 2023 | Media Releases

(PITTSBURGH / TORONTO) – It is with heavy hearts that the United Steelworkers union (USW) today announces the passing of International President Tom Conway at age 71. Elected as the union’s president in 2019, Conway was known for his quick wit, formidable bargaining skills and unwavering devotion to workers and their families. “From his earliest time making […]

There’s no denying it: Indigenous children suffered and died at residential schools

September 22, 2023 | Statements

USW directors’ statement for September 30, National Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation The United Steelworkers union (USW) is committed to working for reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. We know there can be no reconciliation without acknowledging the truth of what happened at residential schools. Between the late 1800s and 1996, more […]

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United Steelworkers union and University of Toronto launch new research chair honouring Leo Gerard

November 15, 2024 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) has partnered with the University of Toronto to launch a new USW/Leo Gerard Chair in Collective Bargaining and Worker Representation at the university’s Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources. The USW/Leo Gerard Chair will further the University of Toronto’s leadership in the study and teaching of labour […]

United Steelworkers union mourns John Horgan

November 12, 2024 | Statements

Statement from Scott Lunny, Western Canada Director, United Steelworkers (USW), on the passing today of John Horgan: It is with great sadness that the United Steelworkers mourns the death of former British Columbia Premier John Horgan, a friend to our union and a steadfast advocate for the rights and dignity of all workers. Throughout his […]

USW files labour rights complaint under CUSMA to protect workers at Canadian-owned mine in Mexico

November 12, 2024 | Media Releases

TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2024 – The United Steelworkers union (USW) has filed a complaint under the Canada United States Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on behalf of workers at a Canadian-owned mine in Mexico who have faced assaults and death threats after they joined an independent union. This complaint calls for an independent panel to investigate and […]

Mexican workers assaulted and sent death threats for unionizing at Canadian-owned mine

November 5, 2024 | Media Releases

OTTAWA, November 5, 2024 – Canadian labour leaders are calling for immediate action from the Canadian and Mexican governments to protect workers at a Canadian-owned mine in Mexico who have been assaulted and received death threats after they joined an independent union. The Mexican government has formally recognized the independent miners’ union, Los Mineros, as […]

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Justice for global garment workers

Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety

USW mourns passing of International President Tom Conway

There’s no denying it: Indigenous children suffered and died at residential schools

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United Steelworkers union and University of Toronto launch new research chair honouring Leo Gerard

United Steelworkers union mourns John Horgan

USW files labour rights complaint under CUSMA to protect workers at Canadian-owned mine in Mexico

Mexican workers assaulted and sent death threats for unionizing at Canadian-owned mine

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