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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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Spring Economic Update takes steps forward, but more needed to protect jobs and industries
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) says the Spring Economic Update includes useful steps on Buy Canadian, skilled trades, defence procurement and the Canada Strong Fund, but more action and... —
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Opportunity: Short-term Co-ordinator District 3 Steelworker Summer
The United Steelworker 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 internship... —
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Canadian Steelworkers play key role in crackdown on unfair trade practices
TORONTO – Critical testimony from Canadian Steelworkers has played a crucial role in a major decision by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) to crack down on foreign dumping of unfairly t... —
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Focusing on stress and burnout for Day of Mourning 2026
Just as we don’t accept unsafe scaffolding or asbestos exposure, we should never accept working conditions that harm workers’ psychological health. The post Focusing on stress and burnout for Day of... —
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Trump’s “tariff relief” ultimatum is economic coercion – Canada must stand up for steel jobs
TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement on reports that the Trump administration is offering tariff relief to Canadian steel and aluminu... —