USW LOCAL 3172-10

05/10/2026

34 years ago today, Pictou County changed forever.

On May 9, 1992, 26 men lost their lives in the Westray Mine disaster.
Fathers, sons, brothers, husbands, and friends who went to work and never came home.

Today we remember:
John Thomas Bates, 56
Larry Arthur Bell, 25
Bennie Joseph Benoit, 42
Wayne Michael Conway, 38
Ferris Todd Dewan, 35
Adonis J. Dollimont, 36
Robert Steven Doyle, 22
Rémi Joseph Drolet, 38
Roy Edward Feltmate, 33
Charles Robert Fraser, 29
Myles Daniel Gillis, 32
John Philip Halloran, 33
Randolph Brian House, 27
Trevor Martin Jahn, 36
Laurence Elwyn James, 34
Eugene W. Johnson, 33
Stephen Paul Lilley, 40
Michael Frederick MacKay, 38
Angus Joseph MacNeil, 39
Glenn David Martin, 35
Harry A. McCallum, 41
Eric Earl McIsaac, 38
George S. James Munroe, 38
Danny James Poplar, 39
Romeo Andrew Short, 35
Peter Francis Vickers, 38

Gone, but never forgotten.
Their light shall always shine

04/28/2026

April 28, the National Day of Mourning, is a solemn occasion to remember workers who were killed at work, those who have been injured on the job and those who have been made ill by their work.

On this day, we mourn the dead and reaffirm our commitment to fight for the living: a fight to make every workplace safe.

https://usw.ca/focusing-on-stress-and-burnout-for-day-of-mourning-2026/

04/27/2026

April 28 is the National Day of Mourning in Canada and over 100 countries, dedicated to remembering workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job. Officially recognized in 1991, this day serves to honour victims of workplace tragedies and renews the commitment to preventing future injuries and ensuring safer workplaces.

Service Will Be Held At 6pm Tuesday April 28th
119 Park Rd, Trenton, NS

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all those who celebrate! 🌷🌼🍫

02/28/2026

To The Members Of The Bargain Committee

Local 3172-10 would like to thank our Bargaining Committee for their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the negotiation process. Your countless hours of preparation, attention to detail, and strong advocacy on behalf of our members are truly appreciated. Because of your efforts, our local is stronger and better positioned for the future.

Thank you for representing us with professionalism and integrity, with which you carried out this important responsibility.

In Solidarity

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

This brief serves as a formal declaration of support from the members of Local 3172-10 for our appointed negotiating team. As you enter the upcoming bargaining sessions, the membership stands united behind your efforts to secure a fair and equitable contract.

"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team."

02/14/2026

You had me at union-made 😉.

Make this Valentine’s Day a little sweeter with these union-made chocolate treats. 🍫

02/04/2026

02/02/2026

On this anniversary of the Babine Forest Products mill explosion, the United Steelworkers are remembering the two workers who were killed and the more than 20 others injured in the 2012 tragedy.

Fourteen years ago, workers went to their jobs and never came home. The deadly explosion caused by combustible wood dust remains one of the worst industrial workplace disasters in B.C.’s history.

“Today, we honour the workers who lost their lives and were injured at Babine Forest Products and those whose lives were forever changed,” said Scott Lunny, USW District 3 Director. “This tragedy should never have happened, and it must continue to drive real and lasting safety reforms.”

USW also recognizes an important step forward. In November 2025, WorkSafeBC approved long-overdue reforms to B.C.’s combustible dust regulations, creating a comprehensive, risk-based approach across industries. The new rules will require risk assessments, dust management programs, stronger controls on ignition sources, and enhanced training and worker consultation, coming into force January 4, 2027.

“For years, Steelworkers have called for action particularly when it comes to combustible dust,” said Lunny. “While it has taken far too long, these changes are an important step toward preventing future tragedies.”

Read more here: http://usw.to/5jy

Let’s keep fighting to make sure every worker gets home safely. ✊