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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.
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialThe right to strike is fundamental. It gives workers the power to stand together, bargain fairly and fight for better working conditions. Workers don’t need more government interference in legal strikes. They need their rights protected. Section 107 must be repealed.
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialAs a result of the USW’s intervention before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, the federal government imposed initial tariffs of between 35% and 65% on these companies’ exports. Future imports will be subject to a duty of more than 100%.
Read the press release: usw.ca/steelworkers...
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@uswmetallos.bsky.social“We will do everything we can, working in collaboration with municipal representatives, families and other allies, to protect these services and the residents and workers who depend on them.”
Kevon Stewart
USW District 6 Director
Read the statement: usw.ca/ltc-homes-ea...
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialToday, Oct. 7, we mark World Day for Decent Work.
The United #Steelworkers will continue to stand with workers and fight for decent work, stronger labour rights and a fairer future for everyone.
Decent work is a right, not a privilege.
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialWant to attend the 2027 USW National Policy Conference?
The FCEF is offering bursaries of up to $1,000 for eligible young, new and equity-deserving Steelworkers to help cover travel, registration and hotel costs.
Learn more: usw.ca/npc2027
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialIn the Toronto Star, Guio Jacinto, a #USW economic analyst, looks at Cleveland-Cliffs’s layoffs at #Stelco in Hamilton and the broader challenges facing Canada’s #steel industry, including losing good union jobs.
Read more: www.thestar.com/business/opi...
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialThe #USW National Policy Conference is coming up! It’s time for local unions to submit their resolutions and help shape the discussions at the conference.
Resolutions must be submitted no later than Nov. 13, 2026.
Learn more and submit your resolution: usw.ca/npc2027
@uswmetallos.bsky.social“Liberals want a world in which employers have no reason to compromise because they know Ottawa has their backs.”
Read USW National Director Marty Warren's opinion article in The Hamilton Spectator: www.thespec.com/.../article_....
@uswmetallos.bsky.social“Now the government must act, decisively. These commitments were part of the price of approval, and workers need to see them enforced – aggressively and without delay.” said #USW National Director Marty Warren.
Read the full press release: usw.ca/hold-clevela...
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialOn behalf of all #Steelworkers, we recommit to continuing our union’s journey towards reconciliation and honouring the lives lost, children harmed and families torn apart in this shameful chapter of Canadian history.
Read more: usw.ca/directors-st...
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialLes Métallos sont attristés d'apprendre le décès aujourd'hui de Lawrence McBrearty, qui a occupé le poste de directeur national de 1993 à 2004. Nous adressons nos condoléances à sa famille et celle du mouvement syndical. Repose en puissance, Lawrence.
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialThe USW is saddened to learn that today we lost Lawrence McBrearty, who served as National Director from 1993 to 2004. Our condolences to his family and his broader labour movement family. Rest in Power, Lawrence.
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialHere's the full press conference:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IjV...
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialLire plus : metallos.ca/les-metallos...
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialMarty Warren : « Les travailleuses et les travailleurs qui ont bâti ce pays, et ce sont eux qui construiront l’avenir. Mais le Canada ne peut pas renforcer son économie en affaiblissant les droits fondamentaux de celles et ceux qui font fonctionner cette économie. »
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialUSW National Director Marty Warren: “Workers built this country, and workers will build what comes next. But Canada cannot build a stronger economy by weakening the fundamental rights of the people who make our economy work.”
Statement: usw.ca/steelworkers...
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialUSW International President Roxanne Brown calls on U.S. and Canadian governments to demonstrate unity and strength and put workers first. This is what solidarity looks like!
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialHere is the USW Research Department's August Economic Update, summarizing key indicators.
English:
usw.ca/resources/ec...
French:
metallos.ca/ressources/m...
@uswmetallos.bsky.socialWe have news!
USW International President Roxanne Brown held a press conference in Montreal, calling on trade representatives to return to the table to get an agreement that prioritizes working families.
Media releases:
usw.to/5qx
usw.to/5qy
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