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USW Canada
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U.S. tariffs: is this the end of a rules-based trade order?
The trade war between Canada and the United States continues to rage, raising a broader question: Are we witnessing the end of a trade order based on clear and predictable rules? Recently, the U.S. Su... —
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Historic Leadership Roxanne Brown becomes USW International President
On March 1, 2026, Roxanne D. Brown was sworn in as the 10th International President of the United Steelworkers union. She makes history as the first woman and the first Black person to lead North Amer... —
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USW condemns decision to abolish the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise
TORONTO – The problem with the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) was that it was never given the independence and powers it needed to do the job properly, says the United St... —
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USW welcomes workers at Permanent Software Group Canada Ltd. in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud to welcome workers at Permanent Software Group Canada Ltd. in Winnipeg, following a successful organizing effort sparked by concerns over job se... —
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Algoma Steel CEO walks away with $6.8 million in wake of 1,000 layoffs and billion-dollar loss
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) released the following statement today regarding the disclosure of 2025 executive compensation packages at Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie: In December 2... —