We need a leader who understands labour issues and the needs of workers – one who is proud to say the words ‘labour’ and ‘unions.’ We need a leader who will bring more working-class voters back to the NDP. I am confident Marit will provide strong leadership to our party during a time when Ontario needs it the most.
BURNABY, B.C. – On Sunday, Jan. 15, hundreds of Telus workers, members of the United Steelworkers union (USW), gathered outside the Telus Mobility building in Burnaby and other Telus locations across Canada for a solidarity rally and picket training in preparation for potential escalating job action. The workers have been bargaining with Telus for over […]
*** FOR DISTRICT 3 MEMBERS IN THE MINING SECTOR *** Member organizers have the opportunity to engage with non-unionized workers and help them build their own union. USW members are the best messengers for what it means to join the USW, how our union works, and what it’s like to work in a USW-represented workplace. […]
In our union’s proud history of promoting and supporting equality, Steelworkers celebrate Black History Month each February. We acknowledge the accomplishments of Black Canadians in society, recognize the achievements of activists in our union, and, encourage Steelworkers to continue the struggle for equality. We also know that despite advances in equality, racism has played a […]
USW Local 6166 hosts the annual King Miner Competition, where contestants compete in 11 above-ground timed skilled elements.
USW Local 6285 members, who work at the Tacora Resources mine in Wabush, N.L., have a new five-year contract with several improvements in working conditions.
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.
