Pay equity is a fundamental human right. Pay equity is the term for the employer’s legal obligation to ensure workers’ pay is based on “equal pay for work of equal value.”
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“There is no question that we must address the holes in our global trading system, but Canada is not the problem.”
The last day of Justice 2024 conference delegates took in presentations and panel discussions on a variety of issues, including the intersections of health and safety, the environment, workplace justice and equity. In the morning, conference participants heard from District 3 Indigenous Coordinator Julia McKay leading a panel on the National Day of Action on […]
All in on health and safety – Westray video from 2025 International Convention When workers die on the job, families are shattered and communities are forever changed. This powerful video shares real stories of loss, love and the urgent need to hold employers accountable through the Westray Law. Short-Documentaries Hear from the families directly how […]
TORONTO – As Canada’s new federal Cabinet is sworn in today, the United Steelworkers union (USW) is congratulating incoming ministers and calling for urgent action to meet the expectations of Canadians workers. “With the trade war escalating and workers facing mounting uncertainty, this Cabinet has a critical responsibility to deliver results,” said Marty Warren, USW […]
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud to celebrate a significant milestone in the fight for workers’ rights: the ratification of the first collective agreements at five unionized Starbucks locations across Ontario. Following the successful ratification at Starbucks Waterloo Uptown (#4733), workers at four additional stores have now reached their first contracts and […]
It has been 21 years since the Code was amended to deter reckless disregard that puts profits before people.
