USW members launched an effort in 2024 to make in-plant and in-mill railroad operations safer and to prevent future tragedies with this small job classification.
At least 89 Steelworkers have lost their lives in rail-related tragedies since 1980. All of those losses were preventable. Because federal workplace regulatory agencies do not provide comprehensive in-plant rail regulations, and some USW workplaces have up to 100 miles of railroad tracks, USW members recognized that more needed to be done.
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Kenora, Ont. – The United Steelworkers (USW) are proud to welcome 147 new members following a strong organizing victory at Weyerhaeuser in Kenora, Ont. Workers voted overwhelmingly in favour of joining the union with 97% support. This is a clear demonstration of their desire for a stronger voice at work and a more secure future. […]
Toronto – Workers at Habitat Services in Toronto have joined the United Steelworkers union (USW), building collective power on the job and strengthening workers’ voices in the non-profit social services sector. The newly organized union includes approximately 30 workers who provide housing and support services to individuals living with mental health and addiction challenges across […]
USW Local 9344, representing mining and transportation workers at Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company (IOC) operations in Quebec’s North Shore region, recently won key legal challenges of company policies on medical leave and workplace favouritism. One of the Local 9344 victories appears to have set legal precedent, with a recent decision by the Superior Court […]