
About the Steelworkers
The USW is the largest private sector union in North America with more than 225,000 members in Canada and more than 850,000 members continent-wide. The USW is Canada's most diverse union, representing men and women working in every sector of the economy.
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What’s at stake for Steelworkers in the B.C. election
Statement from Scott Lunny, USW Western Canada Director: This sudden election wasn’t on anyone’s radar. At dinner tables across the province, families are asking themselves why we’re voting again. It’... —
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Steelworkers: Eby’s critical minerals plan puts workers in the picture
BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes David Eby and the BC NDP’s plan to double B.C.’s critical mineral exports by expanding the port of Prince Rupert and creating more family s... —
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Directors’ statement for truth and reconciliation
The USW encourages all Steelworkers to attend events held nationwide, learn more about past injustices and commit to combatting injustices that last into the present. The post Directors’ statement for... —
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Steelworkers mourn the passing of former Canadian Director Lawrence McBrearty, 1947-2026
Lawrence McBrearty
The post Steelworkers mourn the passing of former Canadian Director Lawrence McBrearty, 1947-2026 appeared first on USW Canada.
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United Steelworkers union calls out Starbucks decision to close 250 stores
BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is condemning Starbucks’ decision to close approximately 250 stores across North America, calling the move another example of a profitable multinati... —