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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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The effects of racism and systemic racism on overall health

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December 3, 2024
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November 7, 2024
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How unions can support members with family responsibilities

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October 23, 2024
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Finding good PPE for women

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October 18, 2024
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