Registration is now open for the first Racial Justice Summit in District 3, being organized by the USW National Anti-Racism Committee. Join us Oct. 14 and 15 in Langley, B.C. Learn more and register at usw.ca/racial-justice-summit
United Steelworkers
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The largest private sector union in North America, 850,000 strong-225,000 Canadian members. We fight for jobs, justice & a better future.
USW International Pres. Roxanne Brown: "We’re very clear that Canada should not face the ire of the U.S. when it comes to trade policy because Canada is our closest friend and ally. We should really be focusing our efforts on bad actors." Watch CBC's Power & Politics www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBP9...
“From day one of this trade war, our international union has been clear: Canada is not the problem and targeting Canadian workers, industries and communities is not a legitimate response to unfair trade." – USW National Director Marty Warren
Steelworkers in Canada welcome American support against Trump tariffs - USW Canada
TORONTO – The international presidents of the United Steelworkers union (USW) and the International Association of Machinists (IAM) are standing in solidarity with their Canadian members, workers and ...
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"... the Canadian union’s relationship with its American leadership is strong ... 'As Roxanne Brown said, Canada is not the problem.'" – Marty Warren, USW National Director for Canada
Two major U.S. unions call for return to ‘stable’ trade relationship with Canada
Leaders of United Steelworkers, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers warn Trump’s tariffs will deepen wedge between the countries
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"Canada has never been the problem,” said USW International President Roxanne Brown. “Our two nations share a deep collaboration ... Rather than imposing further tariffs ... we should instead work together with our Canadian allies to limit illegal trade practices and advance our shared prosperity.”
USW, IAM Urge USTR to reconsider Canada Trade Policy - USW Canada
PITTSBURGH – United Steelworkers (USW) International President Roxanne Brown and IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) International President Brian Bryant today se...
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Paramount among the concerns: • A worsening human rights crisis in Ecuador • No consultation, consent, or transparency • No consultation, consent, or transparency • No corporate accountability mechanism in Canada
Canadian organizations condemn signing of high-risk Ecuador free trade agreement - USW Canada
The USW is an active participant with signers of this joint letter, including Common Frontiers, Americas Policy Group and the Canadian Network for Corporate Accountability, who are condemning the sign...
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« Alors que des milliers de personnes sont forcées de quitter leur domicile dans le nord-ouest de l’Ontario, les Métallos se montrent solidaires des communautés touchées, notamment de nombreuses Premières Nations », a déclaré Marty Warren, président du Fonds humanitaire. #lesmetallossontla
Le Fonds humanitaire des Métallos fait un don de 20 000 $ en aide d’urgence aux victimes des feux de forêt dans le nord-ouest de l’Ontario - USW Canada
TORONTO – Le Fonds humanitaire des Métallos (FHM) fait un don de 20 000 $ pour appuyer les personnes et les communautés évacuées en raison des récents feux de forêt dans le nord-ouest de l’Ontario, et...
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“As wildfires force thousands of people from their homes in northwestern Ontario, Steelworkers are standing in solidarity with the affected communities, in particular the many First Nations ... responding to urgent needs,” said Marty Warren, Steelworkers Humanity Fund President #USWCares
Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $20,000 for wildfire relief in Northwestern Ontario - USW Canada
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to support people and communities evacuated by recent wildfires in northwestern Ontario, as well as future wildfire relief efforts ac...
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The latest issue of USW@Work magazine features a cover story about our history-making USW International President, Roxanne Brown. // Le dernier numéro présente en couverture un article sur Roxanne Brown, notre présidente internationale, qui a marqué l'histoire. usw.ca/resources/us...
"... the right response to these latest threats is to “build domestic resilience” by investing in Canadian industrial capacity and buying domestic goods that will create employment" ... The USW is quoted in this Northern Ontario Business article about the latest threat of more U.S. tariffs.
Ontario forestry group, Steelworkers react to proposed U.S. tariff escalation
Canada given 30-day negotiating window before sweeping 50 per cent tariffs applied on Canadian goods
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The federal government should continue to negotiate, but we cannot be bullied into accepting a deal that sacrifices Canadian jobs, industries or our ability to make decisions in our own national interest. No deal is better than a bad deal.
Trump’s latest tariff attack shows Canada must build its own industrial strength - USW Canada
TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) Canadian National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s announcement of new 50% tariffs on a wide ran...
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Happy 82nd birthday to my @uswmetallos.bsky.social union organizing mentor, colleague, and pal Brando Paris. Best union organizer I've ever known, over a long career he helped thousands of people in Ontario win the right to engage in collective bargaining.
While Rogers is spending billions on sports teams, it’s terminating front-line customer service people. "Rogers is earning money from Canadians … yet is not keeping that money in the communities." – Corey Mandryk, USW Local 1944 usw.ca/local1944-cbc thetechunion.ca linktr.ee/uswmetallos #canlab
“Our members have dedicated themselves to serving customers and helping build this company, and they deserve better than being shown the door,” said Michael Phillips, USW Local 1944 President. ... Read the USW's media release.
United Steelworkers union disappointed with ADT by Telus job cuts impacting Calgary workers - USW Canada
CALGARY – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is disappointed with ADT by Telus after the company announced it is eliminating all Canadian Client Representative, Retention and Client Representative an...
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Early notice! The USW's 56th National Policy Conference will be held in Montreal next Feb. 23-26, 2027. Learn more. Register. Submit resolutions: usw.ca/npc2027 #USWWorks #solidarity
Avis anticipé ! Le 56e Congrès national d’orientation des Métallos se tiendra à Montréal du 23 au 27 février 2027. En savoir plus. Inscrivez-vous. Soumettez les résolutions : metallos.ca/cno2027
Voici la mise à jour économique de juin 2026 du Service de la recherche du Syndicat des Métallos. Ce rapport présente les développements économiques les plus importants du dernier mois. Consultez le rapport complet : metallos.ca/ressources/mise-a-jour-economique-juin-2026
Read the USW Research Department's Economic Update for the month of June 2026. This one-page report highlights key economic indicators and how they affect Canadian jobs and workers. Read more and download a copy at usw.ca/resources/economic-update-for-june-2026
The USW has long called for an industrial strategy that invests in domestic processing and manufacturing to create more value from Canada’s natural resources.
United Steelworkers union welcomes investment in Teck Trail Operations and Canada's critical minerals future - USW Canada
TRAIL, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the announcement by the Government of Canada launching the Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator and supporting the proposed expansion of Teck...
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La contribution du FHM soutiendra les personnes survivantes grâce à des secours immédiats, en appuyant le rétablissement ainsi que le renforcement de la préparation et la résilience des communautés en prévision de futures situations d’urgence dans la région touchée et les environs.
Le Fonds humanitaire des Métallos verse 20 000 $ pour soutenir les personnes survivantes des tremblements de terre au Venezuela - USW Canada
TORONTO – En réponse aux récents tremblements de terre catastrophiques au Venezuela, le Fonds humanitaire des Métallos (FHM) fait un don de 20 000 $ à la Croix-Rouge canadienne afin d’acheminer de l’a...
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The SHF’s contribution to the Canadian Red Cross will support survivors of the Venezuelan earthquakes through immediate relief, recovery efforts, resilience and preparedness activities for future events in the affected and surrounding areas.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $20,000 to support Venezuelan earthquake survivors - USW Canada
TORONTO – In response to the recent catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to get help to those affected as quickly a...
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« Les collectivités et les travailleurs et travailleuses qui font face à des violations des droits de la personne et des droits du travail liées à des entreprises canadiennes méritent un mécanisme ... doté de pouvoirs réels. » – Marty Warren, directeur national du Syndicat des Métallos
Le Syndicat des Métallos condamne la décision d’abolir le poste d’ombudsman canadien de la responsabilité des entreprises - USW Canada
TORONTO – Le problème avec le Bureau de l’ombudsman canadien de la responsabilité des entreprises (OCRE), c’est qu’il n’a jamais disposé de l’indépendance et des pouvoirs nécessaires pour mener à bien...
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“Workers and communities facing human rights and labour rights abuses linked to Canadian companies deserve a process that is independent, effective and backed by real powers.” – Marty Warren, USW National Director
USW condemns decision to abolish the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise - USW Canada
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 Steelwo...
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Read the USW's statement on the compensation awarded Algoma CEO Michael Garcia. Last December, 1,000 union members received layoff notices just before the holidays. The details of Garcia’s compensation have now been released and, as many suspected, they are egregious, considering the circumstances.
Algoma Steel CEO walks away with $6.8 million in wake of 1,000 layoffs and billion-dollar loss - USW Canada
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...
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While the CORE was flawed, its elimination is a misstep. CNCA: "The Government of Canada’s recent decision to eliminate the Office of the CORE ... represents an abandonment of basic human rights principles."
CNCA Denounces the “Elimination” of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise | CNCA - RCRCE
June 12, 2026 — The Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA) strongly denounces the Government of Canada’s recent decision to eliminate the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsib...
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The USW represents 360 workers at the Montreal East copper refinery, which also is owned by Glencore. The refinery receives most of its raw material from Glencore’s Horne smelter. The two facilities are the only ones of their kind in Canada. #canlab #usw
Steelworkers welcome good news for future of Quebec’s copper industry - USW Canada
MONTREAL – The Syndicat des Métallos/United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes new provincial legislation that will help secure the future of Quebec’s copper industry. The passage of Bill 11 by the Que...
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Major wage increases and the restoration of retiree health-care benefits are among the highlights of a new contract ratified by USW Local 6200 members working at the Vale Base Meals refinery in Port Colborne, Ont. Congratulations on your new collective agreement! usw.ca/lu-6200-cba-...
“The right to strike is the foundation of free and fair collective bargaining and workers fought for decades to win federal anti-scab legislation,” said USW National Director Marty Warren. “Those protections must be real and enforceable."
Steelworkers welcome bill to close anti-scab loophole, strengthen workers’ right to strike - USW Canada
OTTAWA – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is welcoming legislation introduced today by NDP Parliamentary Leader Don Davies to close a loophole in federal anti-scab legislation that allows employers...
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“This report is an important step toward the kind of industrial strategy Canada needs – one that protects jobs, supports domestic production, strengthens communities and secures the future of the sector.” – USW National Director Marty Warren
Steelworkers welcome federal forest sector report, call for swift action to protect workers and communities - USW Canada
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the release of the Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force report by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, and says...
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Welcome to the Steelworkers! The workers at WFP VAD perform essential work in the forest industry through their mill work and kiln drying. They are an important part of Western Forest Products Inc., British Columbia’s forestry industry and the communities that depend on it.
Workers at Western Forest Products Value-Added Division join the United Steelworkers union - USW Canada
Workers at Western Forest Products Value-Added Division (WFP VAD) in Chemainus, B.C., have joined the United Steelworkers union (USW). The successful union organizing campaign was driven by a desire f...
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