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 Local 2724 joins Giving Tuesday effort to support Sault Area Hospital Foundation
November 28, 2024| News Articles
Pictured above (L-R): Mario Briglio, Joe Pettenuzzo and Bill Slater of USW Local 2724 stand with a Vital Signs Monitor. SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont.—With Giving Tuesday fast approaching on Dec. 3, Local 2724 has pledged its partnership with the Sault Area Hospital Foundation (SAHF) to match every donation up to $50,000. The matching campaign is […]
Manitoba’s NDP government continues to demonstrate strong leadership in Throne Speech
November 25, 2024| Media Releases
Premier Wab Kinew and the Manitoba NDP are proving they are on the right track following their comprehensive and forward-looking priorities laid out in Kinew’s second throne speech, according to the United Steelworkers union (USW). Focused on health care, affordability, reconciliation and economic resilience, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger Manitoba […]
