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The United Steelworkers of Local 7884 have been proudly representing the members of Fording River Operations for the past 52 years, since our inception in 1971.
Fording River Operations is an open pit coal mine located north of Elkford, British Columbia and employs approximately 1000 unionized workers. Fording River Operations produces metalurgical coal which is shipped overseas and used in the production of high quality steel products.
USW Canada
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Opportunity: Short-term Co-ordinator District 3 Steelworker Summer
The United Steelworkers District 3 is seeking a short-term position to coordinate our Steelworker summer program. Our Steelworker Summer program brings in children of steelworkers for a paid internshi... —
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Videos
All in on health and safety – Westray video from 2025 International Convention When workers die on the job, families are shattered and communities are forever changed. This powerful video shares real... —
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Steelworkers welcome launch of B.C.’s new Provincial Forestry Council with a focus on workers
BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the launch of British Columbia’s new Provincial Forestry Advisory Council (PFAC) as a critical step toward building a stronger, more sustai... —
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Starbucks workers in Oak Bay file to join the United Steelworkers union
VICTORIA, B.C. – Starbucks workers at the Oak Bay location in Victoria, B.C., have filed to join the United Steelworkers union (USW), marking another significant milestone in the growing national move... —
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Steelworkers demand action from new cabinet on jobs, industry, trade and union rights
TORONTO – As Canada’s new federal Cabinet is sworn in today, the United Steelworkers union (USW) is congratulating incoming ministers and calling for urgent action to meet the expectations of Canadian... —