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We are the United Steelworkers union (USW) – North America’s largest industrial union. Here in Canada, we are 225,000 members strong, with 850,000 members and retirees across Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean. Our union proudly represents workers in a wide variety of industries including steel, security, health care, post-secondary education, mining and metals, forestry, rubber, transportation, manufacturing and more.
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USW Canada
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Federal response to steel and aluminum crisis falls short – urgent improvements needed to protect jobs
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) says the federal government’s response to the U.S.-imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum is insufficient to protect Canadian jobs and industry. “Steelwork... —
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Directors’ statement for June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, is a time when many United Steelworkers (USW) local unions in Canada join in celebrations with the Indigenous people whose traditional territory they live and... —
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Sudbury Steelworkers call for fair deal for WSIB employees
SUDBURY – United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6500 in Sudbury is calling for Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to engage in the good-faith negotiations needed to bring an end to a month-long... —
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United Steelworkers celebrate historic victory for workers as federal anti-scab legislation comes into force
OTTAWA – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director, Marty Warren, issued the following statement on the coming into force of the federal anti-scab legislation: “Today, the United Steelworkers... —
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Canadian Steel Producers and United Steelworkers union react to government’s plan for steel industry
Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) and Marty Warren, National Director for Canada, United Steelworkers union (USW) issued the following statement: O... —