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USW Canada
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Trump’s copper tariffs threaten more Canadian jobs and industries as trade talks deadline looms
The United Steelworkers union is calling for government action to protect workers in the copper sector from the impacts of Trump's newly threatened tariffs on copper. The post Trump’s copper tariffs t... —
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Rogers refuses to return to bargaining table; continues to undermine Abbotsford workers’ right to strike
The USW is demanding that Rogers return to bargaining instead of using loopholes to get around Canada’s new federal anti-scab legislation. The post Rogers refuses to return to bargaining table; contin... —
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Starbucks baristas in Burnaby join union for respect and authenticity at work
BURNABY, B.C. – Starbucks workers at Kensington Square in Burnaby are the latest to join the growing wave of unionized baristas across Canada. The United Steelworkers union (USW) proudly welcomes thes... —
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USW Local 1-2010 Women of Steel deepen equity education in Northern Ontario
USW Local 1-2010’s Women of Steel Committee has once again demonstrated its commitment to equity and justice by hosting an annual meeting that placed racial justice at the forefront. Held in Kapuskasi... —
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Canada’s steel crisis demands more than half-measures from Ottawa
The USW has proposed smart, targeted policies to keep jobs in Canada and ensure workers, families and their local economies benefit from a strong industrial base. The post Canada’s steel crisis demand... —