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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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A great humanitarian and champion of workers’ and human rights everywhere: Steelworkers mourn the loss of Stephen Lewis
TORONTO, March 31, 2026 – Marty Warren, United Steelworkers (USW) National Director for Canada, issued the following statement today on the death of Stephen Lewis: The United Steelworkers and our memb... —
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United Steelworkers union supports Alberta NDP’s energy future plan
The United Steelworkers union (USW) is supporting the Alberta NDP’s “Building Alberta’s Energy Future” plan, calling it a forward-looking approach that puts workers first while supporting economic sta... —
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Roxanne Brown ushers in a “New Era” at Women of Steel Conference
USW International President Roxanne D. Brown speaking at the International and National Women of Steel Conference in Toronto. The post Roxanne Brown ushers in a “New Era” at Women of Steel Conference... —
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United Steelworkers women from across Canada and the U.S. attend international union conference in Toronto
TORONTO, March 29, 2026 – More than 700 United Steelworkers (USW) activists from across Canada and the United States are in Toronto this week to attend the union’s triennial International Women’s Conf... —
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Alouette bus drivers stand strong – One month on the line and still fighting
For over a month, Alouette Bus Drivers of the United Steelworkers Local 2020 have been walking the picket line – holding the line not just for themselves, but for their families and their future. On F... —