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Quebec Steelworkers demand greater rights for exploited temporary foreign workers

November 24, 2023 | Media Releases

SHERBROOKE, Que. – A massive expansion of the federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has further exposed the need for greater rights for exploited workers, members of the Syndicat des Métallos/United Steelworkers union (USW) from across Quebec are asserting on the final day of their 59th Annual Assembly. The explosion in temporary foreign worker recruitment […]

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Steelworkers call on Ford government to support NDP bill to ban replacement workers in Ontario

November 23, 2023 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is looking forward to the potential passing of legislation tabled in the Ontario legislature by the New Democratic Party to ban the use of replacement workers during labour disputes in the province. Ontario Members of Parliament are voting on the bill today. USW Ontario Director Myles Sullivan said […]

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Laura Walton, Ahmad Gaied, Jackie Taylor elected to lead the Ontario Federation of Labour on platform of worker power, political education, and organizing to win

November 21, 2023 | Media Releases

At the 17th biennial convention of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) on Tuesday, educational assistant Laura Walton, grocery store clerk Ahmad Gaied, and community worker Jackie Taylor were elected to be the next executive officers of Canada’s largest labour federation starting January 1, 2024.

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Rogers Lockout Solidarity

Metro Vancouver Rogers workers vote to ratify contract ending lockout

November 21, 2023 | Media Releases

Nearly 300 locked-out Rogers Communications workers, members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944, Unit 60, will be heading back to work on Wednesday after voting to ratify their new collective agreement. A tentative agreement was reached on Friday and voted on last night with 96% in favour of ratification. On Nov 6, the […]

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United Steelworkers members at Delta Airlines negotiate industry-leading pay rates

December 8, 2023 | News Articles

United Steelworkers (USW) union members working at Delta Airlines operations in Canada have negotiated a new collective agreement providing industry-leading compensation, among other gains. The three-year collective agreement covers some 300 members of USW Local 1976 who work in above-wing and below-wing jobs at Delta Airlines operations in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal. Local 1976 […]

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USW Directors Statement for December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 6, 2023 | Media Releases

No way! Violence isn’t “just part of the job” On December 6, 1989, 14 women were murdered at Montreal’s École Polytechnique because they wanted to work in an occupation historically dominated by men. Today, that kind of prejudice may seem very old-fashioned and out of date. But in 2023, workers who identify as female still […]

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What we’re fighting for

The United Steelworkers union is committed to advancing workers’ rights and well-being at the bargaining table, on the job and in the legislative arena. Here are some of the issues we care about. Explore how you can get more involved in your union.

Human Rights & Equity

Besides making sure workplaces are free from discrimination, our union promotes more justice for workers who are Indigenous, racialized, women, LGBTQ2SIA+ and/or living with a disability.

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Health & Safety

Defending members, negotiating safer and healthier working conditions and lobbying for better regulations and standards.

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Environment

Protecting the environment and promoting innovation to drive the creation of good union jobs and a sustainable economy.

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Political action

Fighting for protections, fair wages and pensions, healthy workplaces, job creation, better trade, social programs and more.

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Young Workers

Inspiring and educating young workers through mentoring, leadership development, and union and community activism.

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Women's Rights

Demanding equality, we fight for pay equity, combat harassment, and offer training and development to women.

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USW Cares

Supporting workers, their families and neighbours through community activism—across Canada and around the world.

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SOAR

The Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) is a voice for USW retirees and their families.

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Veterans

Resources, camaraderie, and support for United Steelworkers who served or are currently serving.

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Global Solidarity

The Steelworker Humanity Fund supports international development projects related to human and workers’ rights and provides emergency humanitarian aid for disasters.

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