USW District 6

08/24/2026

What an opportunity we have to send Monique back to Queen’s Park alongside Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles!

Today, USW District 6 Director Kevon Stewart is proud to announce his endorsement of Monique Taylor in the Hamilton East–Stoney Creek by-election.

If you live in Hamilton East–Stoney Creek, be sure to get out to vote on or before Thursday, Sept. 3.

usw.ca/monique-taylor-is-the-best-choice-for-hamilton-east-stoney-creek/

08/22/2026

TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement on the suspension of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations and the imposition of new 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods: “Canada was right to hold the line rather than accept a deal that did not adeq...

08/13/2026

✊ Nearly two months on the picket line, members of USW Local 14241-01 at Salit Steel remain united in their fight for a fair collective agreement.

Through uncertainty and challenges, members continue to stand together – strengthened by solidarity from Steelworkers, labour allies and the community.

“We’re staying together, we’re standing up for ourselves and we’re fighting the good fight.”

Thank you to Community Family Foundation for supporting our members on the picket line.

08/12/2026

✊ Solidarity with USW Local 7135

Members of USW Local 7135 at National Steel Car are standing strong on the picket line.

A special thank you to the Iron Rose Coffee for coming out to support our members during this time. ☕️

✊ Acts of solidarity like this means so much to workers on the picket line and remind us of the strength of community.

To the members of Local 7135: stay strong and stay united. Your Steelworker family stands with you.

USW Local 7135 will be on the picket line 24/7 and are located at Kenilworth and Burlington Street.

Stronger Together. 💪

08/10/2026

✊ Local 1998 members are standing stronger together!

Hundreds of USW Local 1998 members rallied across all three University of Toronto campuses to stand behind their bargaining committee and send a clear message: workers deserve a voice in decisions that affect where and how they work.

With approximately 500 members rallying at St. George, 70 in Mississauga, and 35 in Scarborough members demonstrated the power of solidarity as they fight to protect negotiated rights, accessibility, work-life balance and fair workplace policies.

As bargaining continues, Local 1998 members are standing united and making their voices heard.

When we stand together, we are stronger. ✊💙💛

08/06/2026

✊ Solidarity on the Picket Line

The strike at USW Local 14241-01 continues, and this weekend the strength of solidarity was on full display.

The Niagara Area Council hosted a BBQ for members on the picket line, bringing together Steelworkers, families and supporters. Members from USW Local 6519, 6200 and 4151 joined the event to show their support, and USW Local 6200 also presented a donation to help support the striking members.

To everyone who attended, volunteered, donated and stood in solidarity – thank you. Your support reminds our members that they are not standing alone.

Together, we remain committed to supporting Local 14241-01 as they continue their fight for a fair collective agreement.

✊ Stronger Together.

07/23/2026

USW Local 14241-01 members continue to stand strong on the picket line after rejecting Salit Steel’s concessionary contract offer.

The 46 members have been on strike since June 24, fighting to protect job security, retirement savings, sick days and negotiated workplace rights.

“No one wants to be on strike – we want to get back to work. But we deserve to be fairly compensated for the work we do and to have our rights and retirement security protected” said Shop Steward Al Bird.

USW stands with these members in their fight for a fair collective agreement.

Read the full statement: https://usw.ca/salit-steel-workers-reject-concession-laden-contract-offer-strike-continues/

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 14241-01 have voted to reject a concessionary contract offer from Salit Steel and will remain on strike as they continue their fight for a fair collective agreement. The 46 members at Salit Steel’s Niagara Falls operations have bee...

07/21/2026

✊ District 6 stands in solidarity with the members of USW Local 7972 as they continue bargaining with Reynolds for a fair collective agreement.

Every worker deserves fair wages, safe working conditions, strong benefits and respect at the bargaining table.

To the members of Local 7972: your Steelworker family stands with you. We are Stronger Together.

📖 Read the full statement: https://usw.ca/district-6-stands-in-solidarity-with-usw-local-7972/

07/20/2026

Last week, USW Local 1005 commemorated the 80th anniversary of the historic 1946 Stelco strike- a defining 81-day battle that helped shape Hamilton’s labour movement.

The courageous steelworkers stood together for a 40-hour work week, paid vacation and union dues check-off. Backed by their families, fellow workers, veterans and the broader community, they demonstrated the incredible power of solidarity and won a decisive victory.

Congratulations to Local 1005 on this important milestone. Eighty year later, we proudly honour the workers who stood their ground and celebrate the strength and solidarity that continue to define Local 1005 today.

07/20/2026

📢 New collective agreement secured!

United Steelworkers members at GardaWorld Security Screening in Ottawa, Ontario, and at Regional airports and in Atlantic Canada have secured new three-year collective agreements.

The agreement includes retroactive wage increases, protected health benefits, workplace improvements and recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, where it was not previously recognized.

Congratulations to the bargaining committees and every member whose solidarity helped make these possible. ✊💙💛