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Locked out by a real-life grinch: Welded Tube workers stand together in solidarity

January 8, 2025 | News Articles

The chill of winter bites harder when it’s paired with uncertainty. On December 23, 2024, members of USW Local 8328 were locked out by employer Welded Tube, shattering years of labour peace and leaving 340 dedicated workers in the cold. For many, this cuts especially deep during what should be a season of togetherness. “It’s […]

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2024: A year of accomplishments for Steelworkers

December 18, 2024 | News Articles

As this year draws to a close, I am drawing inspiration from the many members I have spoken to over this past year about their efforts in the union – bargaining committee members working to negotiate top notch agreements and resolve workplace issues, health and safety activists pushing for safer working conditions on the job […]

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United Steelworkers mourn the loss of former MLA Dan Coulter

December 13, 2024 | Statements

Statement from Scott Lunny, Western Canada Director, United Steelworkers union (USW), on the passing of former B.C. MLA Dan Coulter: It is with great sadness that the United Steelworkers mourns the death of former Member of the Legislative Assembly, Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit, and Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility in British Columbia. Dan […]

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December 16, 2024
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The effects of racism and systemic racism on overall health

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December 3, 2024
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The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) brochure

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November 7, 2024
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SHF Projects Graphic Map 2023

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October 31, 2024
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