5 d. ago Support for Algoma Steel a start but Steelworkers want guarantees and transparency

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) is responding to today’s announcement that the federal government will provide a $400 million loan through the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan facility and the Ontario government’s additional $100 million in financial support to Algoma Steel. While the union welcomes the […]

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9 d. ago United Steelworkers union frustrated by Starbucks’ closure of unionized Alder Crossing store in Surrey

BURNABY, British Columbia, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) is expressing frustration and shock following Starbucks’ decision today to close its unionized Alder Crossing store in Surrey, B.C., this coming weekend. The Alder Crossing location, situated in a busy retail corridor off King George Boulevard, has long been a thriving […]

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1 week ago United Steelworkers mourns the loss of Leo Gerard, giant of the labour and social justice movements

TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) is mourning the loss of former USW International President Leo W. Gerard, a hardrock miner’s son who over a 50-year career became one of the world’s most influential labour and social justice champions. Gerard, who served as USW International President from 2001 to […]

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2 w. ago Alberta mountain biking community mourns the loss of avid supporter

Members of Calgary's mountain biking community are mourning the loss of their friend Jordan Phillip Goheen. He died after being hit by a vehicle on Sept. 12.

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2 w. ago United Steelworkers welcome the NDP move to protect workers’ constitutional the right to strike

OTTAWA, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes NDP MP and Labour Critic Alexandre Boulerice’ announced intention to introduce a bill to repeal Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code – the provision that gives the federal Labour minister sweeping powers to order employees back to work, even while they […]

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2 w. ago Former Calgary Hitmen forward Orca Wiesblatt killed in car crash

Calgary’s hockey community is mourning a devastating loss. Orca Wiesblatt, 25, who played parts of four seasons with the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen, died in a car crash Sunday in British Columbia. “It is with great sadness that we mourn the tragic passing of former Calgary Hitmen player Orca Wiesblatt,” the Hitmen said in a statement […]

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3 w. ago ‘Cries of this widow will echo around the world’: Charlie Kirk’s widow vows to carry on husband’s fight

A heartbroken Erika Kirk spoke in a live address Friday, mourning the loss of "the perfect father" and husband

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3 w. ago Airport security screeners in Ontario and Atlantic provinces stand united for fair wages and benefits

TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After more than a year of bargaining, airport security screeners in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces, represented by the United Steelworkers union (USW), are standing firm in demands for a fair contract that protects benefits and improves wages and working conditions. The airport screeners’ employer, GardaWorld, has dragged […]

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4 w. ago Statement by Marty Warren, National Director of the United Steelworkers union on new federal measures to protect and support Canadian workers and industries

TORONTO, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of new measures to support Canadian workers and industries impacted by U.S. tariffs and global trade disruptions: “Steelworkers are clear: Canada cannot keep playing defence while our jobs […]

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