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Canfor’s decision to close Fort St. John and Plateau sawmills devastating blow to workers and communities

September 5, 2024 | Media Releases

500 jobs lost including over 325 USW members Burnaby, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-2017 (Prince George, B.C.), and the USW Wood Council are devastated to learn of Canfor’s sudden decision to permanently close Fort St. John and Plateau (Vanderhoof, B.C.), sawmills impacting over 500 jobs, 325 of them USW members. The […]

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Statement: United Steelworkers on the end of the Confidence and Supply Agreement

September 5, 2024 | Media Releases

Marty Warren, United Steelworkers union National Director for Canada, issued the following statement following the NDP decision to end the Confidence and Supply Agreement with the Liberal government: “Today, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh explained the reasons behind his decision to end the Confidence and Supply Agreement with the Liberal government. This agreement brought real benefits […]

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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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Policy responses to unfair Chinese trade practices in electric vehicles 

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August 26, 2024
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Honouring the Power and Place of Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit Persons (MMIWG2S) 

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July 18, 2024
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How to Offer Tobacco and Make a Request of an Elder, Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Chief, or other Indigenous Person 

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July 8, 2024
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Why do we mark September 30? What’s Orange Shirt Day? 

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July 8, 2024
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