United Steelworkers

Demand a public inquiry into the Babine and Lakeland sawmill explosions in B.C.

maya.bhullar — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 17:53:46 +0000

The Babine and Lakeland sawmills killed four workers and injured 44 workers. Demand justice for these workers, their families and their communities.

Quebec government is allowing Uber and its drivers to skirt industry rules and regulations

maya.bhullar — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 17:56:25 +0000

Two-Tier System Hurts Taxi Workers

The Quebec government is allowing Uber to legally operate in Quebec on a one-year trial basis. During the trial period, Uber drivers will not have the same restrictions and rules as taxi drivers.

Operation backpack 2016

dmolenhuis — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:02:07 +0000

Operation backpack 2016

For this year's seventh annual Operation backpack 2016, steelworkers gathered at ArcelorMittal's Hamilton East plant and filled 1,000 backpacks with school supplies for students.

Steelworkers welcome CBSA investigation into illegal dumping of rebar

dmolenhuis — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 17:08:43 +0000

Steelworkers welcome CBSA investigation into illegal dumping of rebar

Belarus, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Portugal and Spain are all being investigated for illegal dumping of rebar on the Canadian market.

Colombia human rights assessment sneaks past parliamentary scrutiny

dmolenhuis — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:11:43 +0000

Colombia human rights assessment sneaks past parliamentary scrutiny

The Liberals’ first Human Rights Impact Assessment Report on Colombia, tabled Wednesday to an empty House of Commons, remains as meaningless as those tabled by the previous government.

Essar Global's elimination from industry restructuring 'potentially devastating': steelworkers

dmolenhuis — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 13:52:16 +0000

Essar Global's elimination from industry restructuring 'potentially devastating': steelworkers

The U.S. Steel Canada (USSC) board of directors has reportedly rejected Essar Global as a bidder for USSC, which has been operating under creditor protection since 2014.

USW and Philippine labour association to assess Telus in Philippines

dmolenhuis — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:39:03 +0000

USW and Philippine labour association to assess Telus in Philippines

Telus regards itself as a good employer in the global south, including the Philippines, but the USW and Philippine labour groups will put that assertion to the test.

Banning two-tier pensions

dmolenhuis — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:43:10 +0000

Banning two-tier pensions

Steelworkers are leading a labour movement campaign to compel Quebec's Liberal government to actually adopt its own policy on pension fairness for young workers.

No Government or corporate accountability in U.S. Steel covert deals, say Steelworkers, NDP

dmolenhuis — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:11:13 +0000

No Government or corporate accountability in U.S. Steel covert deals, say Steelworkers, NDP

Workers want details of a 2011 deal that ended a federal government lawsuit over U.S. Steel's failure to fulfil the terms of another secret deal that allowed the takeover of the former Stelco in 2007.

Canadian organizations condemn Parliamentary coup in Brazil

dmolenhuis — Fri, 27 May 2016 14:11:23 +0000

Canadian organizations condemn Parliamentary coup in Brazil

Canadian unions and organizations around the world are calling on governments to not recognize the right-wing coup in Brazil led by Michel Temer.

Stop the injustice against victims of McIntyre Powder

dmolenhuis — Fri, 20 May 2016 12:44:32 +0000

Stop the injustice against victims of McIntyre Powder

McIntyre Powder was used between 1943-1979 in mines and other industries. The theory, eventually proved false, was that inhaling the powder would protect workers' lungs.

Fort McMurray emergency fire appeal

dmolenhuis — Fri, 13 May 2016 18:29:22 +0000

Fort McMurray emergency fire appeal

The devastating Fort McMurray fires have been heartbreaking to watch. The Steelworkers Humanity Fund will contribute $40,000 to Fort McMurray fire relief to help rebuild what was lost.

Close the gender wage gap: Ken Neumann statement for Equal Pay Day

dmolenhuis — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 17:03:36 +0000

Close the gender wage gap: Ken Neumann statement for Equal Pay Day

Canadian women had to work all of 2015 AND up to April 19, 2016 just to earn as much as the average male worker did in the 12 months of 2015.

The Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement and the future of peace and prosperity in Colombia

dmolenhuis — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 15:47:02 +0000

The Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement and the future of peace and prosperity in Colombia

The former Conservative government, supported by the Liberals, five years ago promised that ordinary Colombians' lives would vastly improve under free trade. Steelworkers show how wrong they were.

Steelworkers welcome NDP bill for worker fairness

dmolenhuis — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:12:12 +0000

Steelworkers welcome NDP bill for worker fairness

If passed, this law will stop the unfairness of employers using replacement workers during strikes and lockouts.