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NDP Poised to Form Government in B.C.
The BC NDP and the BC Green Party have reached an agreement for the parties to work together and intend to form a minority government. Steelworkers congratulate BC NDP Leader John Horgan and the BC NDP team.
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We applaud the NDP government in Alberta for taking...
Reforms will grow middle class, improve living standards for workers and support families, communities and local businesses.
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Strong Strike Vote by Steelworkers in Response to Evraz Attacks
Evraz's attempt to cut benefits for retirees and surviving spouses “is a sickening and shameful attack on vulnerable people.” - Stephen Hunt
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So proud to call VP Carol Landry our sister, friend...
#USWTBT: Today we celebrate Vice President Carol Landry, a long-time activist and seasoned negotiator, who 9 years ago this week became the first Woman on the USW’s International Executive Board. She joined the USW in 1986 while working at Canada’s largest copper mine. After holding almost every position at her local, Carol became USW Staff in 1999, moving on to Assistant to the Director in District 3, and in 2008 was appointed as International Vice President (at Large). Because of her extensive bargaining experience, dedication to our members and commitment to social justice and women’s rights, Vice President Landry is an inspiration to us all. #USWWorks
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Steelworkers Applaud Alberta Government’s Modernization of Workplace Legislation
Reforms will grow middle class, improve living standards for workers and support families, communities and local businesses.
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Christy Clark: Bad for British Columbia
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NDP Poised to Form Government in B.C.
The BC NDP and the BC Green Party have reached an agreement for the parties to work together and intend to form a minority government. Steelworkers congratulate BC NDP Leader John Horgan and the BC NDP team.
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Strong Strike Vote by Steelworkers in Response to Evraz Attacks
Evraz's attempt to cut benefits for retirees and surviving spouses “is a sickening and shameful attack on vulnerable people.” - Stephen Hunt
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Steelworkers Applaud Alberta Government’s Modernization of Workplace Legislation
Reforms will grow middle class, improve living standards for workers and support families, communities and local businesses.
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Ontario Labour Law Report Falls Short
The final report from Ontario’s Changing Workplaces Review clearly sets out the critical need for progressive change for employees in Ontario, but some of its key recommendations then fall well short.
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Quebec Steelworkers Heard Loud and Clear by Glencore Shareholders
“This kind of tactic by multinationals, of continually trying to squeeze working and living standards, is outdated and no longer acceptable.”
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Quebec’s CEZinc Strikers to Confront Glencore Shareholders at AGM in Switzerland
Striking Steelworkers at Quebec’s CEZinc refinery bring dispute to Glencore shareholders in Switzerland.
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Steelworker Summer
Steelworker Summer is about uniting students, workers, and community activists to create social justice in workplaces and communities.
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25 Years After Westray – Families Remember
Twenty-five years after the Westray disaster, Allen and Debbie Martin tell the story of Allen's brother Glenn, who was tragically killed in the Nova Scotia mine explosion.
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Vern Theriault Recalls Westray – CBC's The Current
On the 25th anniversary of Westray, former miner Vern Theriault and District 3 Director Stephen Hunt tell the story of the disaster and the USW's efforts to end workplace deaths.
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District 3 Summer School – June 11-16, 2017
District 3 will be holding the week-long Summer School at the Trickle Creek Lodge and Kimberley Alpine Resort on June 11-16, 2017.
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Quebec Steelworkers Ratify Good Contract at ArcelorMittal
2,000 Steelworkers beat back two-tier demand and improve pensions, wages, benefits and contract language.
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United Steelworkers Announces Westray Scholarship
On the 25th anniversary of the Westray coal mine explosion that killed 26 men, the United Steelworkers (USW) announces the introduction of an annual scholarship of $2,500.
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Christy Clark: Bad for British Columbia
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John Horgan Greeting
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Stronger Together (French Subtitles)
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Gagner sa vie
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Stronger Together
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Earning A Living (English)
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Children Playing (English)
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Solidarity in Action
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Les pires histoires de centres d'appels - #JERACCROCHE
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WORST CALL CENTRE STORIES EVER #HANGUPONABUSE
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2016 International Mines Rescue Competition
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Growing The Union
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We applaud the NDP government in Alberta for taking...
Reforms will grow middle class, improve living standards for workers and support families, communities and local businesses.
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So proud to call VP Carol Landry our sister, friend...
#USWTBT: Today we celebrate Vice President Carol Landry, a long-time activist and seasoned negotiator, who 9 years ago this week became the first Woman on the USW’s International Executive Board. She joined the USW in 1986 while working at Canada’s largest copper mine. After holding almost every position at her local, Carol became USW Staff in 1999, moving on to Assistant to the Director in District 3, and in 2008 was appointed as International Vice President (at Large). Because of her extensive bargaining experience, dedication to our members and commitment to social justice and women’s rights, Vice President Landry is an inspiration to us all. #USWWorks
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#GlobalSolidarity in action in Zug, Switzerland dem...
At Glencore’s 2017 annual general shareholders meeting in Zug, Switzerland on 24 May, IndustriALL Global Union, together with its affiliates UNIA of Switzerland and USW (Workers Uniting North America) expressed serious concerns on the growing list of violations that continue to impact workers and co...
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Glencore shareholders were greeted by a boisterous ...
“This kind of tactic by multinationals, of continually trying to squeeze working and living standards, is outdated and no longer acceptable.”
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First call to register for the 2017 National Health...
Justice 2017 is USW’s national health, safety, environment and human rights conference. October 2-5, 2017 in Vancouver, BC
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We were founded on a set of principles that continu...
This week we're celebrating our union's story of coming together, working together, fighting together for what we all want -- a better life for all. It hasn't always been easy, but our unity kept us together. We learned to stick it out when times got tough, to pull together when too many would like to see us fall apart. Watch and share the convention keynote video to see how the power of unity helped us build a great union and great nations. #USWUnity
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It's that time again: Steelworker Summer! Applicati...
PAID Internships are open to young adults, 17 years of age or older who are children or grandchildren of members or retired members of the United Steelworkers and actively enrolled in school.
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The nature of work, study and advocacy is changing ...
A Tyee Beyond the Headlines Event Social: 6:00pm in the World Arts Centre, 149 West Hastings StreetTalk: 7:00pm-9:00pmTickets: $10 (early bird)/$15 general admission. $5 (early bird)/$7.50 for students and seniors Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. Contact jageson@thetyee.ca for details o...
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In memory of the 26 workers killed in the Westray m...
The United Steelworkers (USW) – Syndicat des Métallos – is the largest private-sector union in both Canada and North America, with more than 225,000 members in Canada.
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It is a surprise and huge disappointment that Vale ...
USW representatives were informed by Mark Scott that Birch Tree Mine would be put on care and maintenance by Oct 1, 2017. Birch tree mine is one of three operating mines in the operation.
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The USW is providing some financial support to Stee...
The USW will provide some financial support to Steelworkers of Aboriginal ancestry who have suffered the loss of a family member and want to attend and/or give testimony at a hearing of the National Inquiry.
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The Steelworkers Humanity Fund has contributed $37,...
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is contributing to relief efforts to assist residents in Quebec and eastern Ontario affected by severe flooding this spring.
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@FAPareja @uswdistrict6 Exactly. Today's win is because of people who took action. Workers who became activists. Let's keep up the momentum.
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Nova Scotia is a nail biter. Follow #nspoli for updates. https://t.co/XoTeXH2LoW
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RT @jjhorgan: Our agreement with the @BCGreens is the first of its kind in BC history. I want you to be a part of it. https://t.co/aGS1Jnaj…
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RT @usw1944: Over the past 2.5 years since merging, we have built a union that demonstrates the power of unity -- National Director Ken Neu…
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RT @usw1944: "Through unity, we learned to stand together and fight together," said USW International Vice President Carol Landry. #USW1944…
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RT @usw1944: District 3 Director Steve Hunt addressing delegates this morning at our LADM. #USW1944 #USWUnity https://t.co/7lN1GYnFX2
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RT @uswdistrict6: Good luck to our brother @JoeKrmpotich! Steelworkers in #theSoo, vote & help Joe out this Thurs & make sure he's the next…
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RT @USW_District_3: Steelworkers couldn't be more proud of our next Premier .@jjhorgan & the @bcndp team! #bcpoli https://t.co/7D91yBd3LK
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RT @uswdistrict6: Remember his name. #JimHobbs. Proud Steelworker and the inspiration for the McIntyre Powder Project passed away. https:…
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RT @steelworkers: . @IndustriALL_GU & @SteelworkersCA raises labour matters at Glencore annual shareholders’ meeting: https://t.co/9gnNitWp…
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RT @TheTyee: Huge thanks to @USW_District_3, lead sponsor of tonight’s event, (In)secure: The Future of Working. Tix available: https://t.c…
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Strong strike vote by LU 5890 in response to Evraz's s sickening & shameful attack on working people https://t.co/lHy0hR23vk @USW_District_3
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