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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.
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Breaking the Cycle of Period Poverty: Sudbury’s Period Promise Drive
In the spirit of solidarity and collective action, the Sudbury community recently united to tackle the pervasive issues of period poverty through the Period Promise campaign. The campaign originally s... —
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All In on Solidarity: United Steelworkers International union united against Trump tariffs
LAS VEGAS, NV –Canadian Steelworkers joined thousands of delegates from across the United States and the Caribbean at the 2025 United Steelworkers union (USW) International Convention where a strong a... —
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USW applauds Premier Eby and B.C. government support for forestry workers impacted by unfair U.S. softwood lumber tariffs
“Premier’s Eby’s approach in pressing the federal government in Ottawa for worker supports is key in helping our members get through this uncertain time.” The post USW applauds Premier Eby and B.C. go... —
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United Steelworkers, Canadian Labour Congress oppose bad treatment of Telus workers in Turkey
Workers formed a union and received official recognition from the Turkish government last August, but Telus Digital and Telus have refused to recognize the workers’ union. The post United Steelworkers... —
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $20,000 in response to humanitarian emergency caused by earthquake in Myanmar
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is donating $20,000 to Oxfam-Québec to support its appeal for the humanitarian emergency following the recent earthquake in Myanmar. Last week, a 7.7-magnitude... —