On February 19, 2015, the world of Ian Lavoie, finisher at ArcelorMittal in Longueuil, rocked. He suffered a serious work accident that almost cost him his life and caused him to lose a leg. He tells us his story.
Life after a work accident – Ian Lavoie
Short-Documentaries
Hear from the families directly how important it is for Canadians to hold employers responsible for workplace deaths and injuries. Please share these mini-documentaries widely.
Stop the Killing. Enforce the Law! – 1,000 Canadians are killed on the job
Getting away with murder?
My son was killed on the job
Stop the killing!
The Westray Mine Song
Ronnie McEwan’s tribute song to the 26 miners who perished May 9th, 1992 in the Westray Mine disaster.
The Westray Mine Song – Ronnie McEwan
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United Steelworkers statement on Stelco’s announcement of sale agreement with Cleveland-Cliffs
July 15, 2024| Media Releases
Statement by United Steelworkers union (USW) Canadian leaders on today’s announcement by Stelco Holdings Inc. that it has entered into an agreement with Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. for the purchase of Stelco’s Hamilton Works and Lake Erie Works operations in Hamilton and Nanticoke, Ont., respectively: Today, some two-dozen representatives of the nearly 2,000 USW members who work […]
Steelworkers give $88,028 to Community Food Sharing Association in St. John’s
July 15, 2024| Media Releases
ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador – The United Steelworkers union (USW) has raised $88,028.20 for the Community Food Sharing Association in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, at the conclusion of its triennial District 6 Conference held in the city. Under the banner, “We’re Ready,” the conference brought more than 450 USW members and guests from […]
Important Steelworkers Vote information and upcoming deadlines
July 12, 2024| District 3 memo
The B.C. and Saskatchewan elections are quickly approaching and so are the deadlines to register members for upcoming Steelworkers Vote schools. Deadlines:• Thurs., Aug. 29 for B.C. Advanced SWV Member Outreach (Sept 23-27)• Thurs, Sept. 5 for Regina SWV Activist Training (Oct 7-11)• Thurs., Sept. 12 for Langley & Burnaby SWV Activist Trainings (Oct 15-19)• […]
