USW Local 480

08/24/2026

Are you or someone you know interested in running for the Local 480 bargaining committee? Details in the attached poster!

07/08/2026

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’s Trail Operations in British Columbia. This investment is recognition of the role Trail plays ...

07/08/2026

USW welcomes the announcement by the Government of Canada launching the Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator and supporting the proposed expansion of Teck's Trail Operations in British Columbia.

“Steelworkers at Teck’s Trail Operations have spent generations building the expertise that makes this operation a global leader in critical minerals processing,” said Scott Lunny, USW Western Canada Director. “This investment is a positive step toward strengthening Canada's industrial capacity, supporting good union jobs and ensuring more of our critical minerals are processed here at home.”

“We’ve been talking about critical minerals and the potential for expansion for a couple of years now, so it’s exciting to see real progress being made in Trail,” said Chris Walker, USW Local 480 President.

Read the full release here: http://usw.to/5p8

06/26/2026

On June 25, USW Local 480 proudly hosted its 44th Annual Pensioners' Picnic, and what a wonderful success it was!

A sincere thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to help with the preparations, setup, and cleanup at the end of the evening. A special thank you also goes out to all the cooks who once again prepared an outstanding meal. Your hard work, generosity, and dedication are truly appreciated and helped make this event such a memorable success.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Teck Metals Ltd. and to Danny & James of Ferraro Foods for their incredible generosity and support.

A heartfelt thank you as well to Derm Jackman for providing outstanding entertainment with his terrific music throughout the event.

Finally, thank you to the following businesses for their generous donations and contributions. Your support helped make this year's Pensioners' Picnic another tremendous success!

AM Ford
ATCO Wood Products Ltd.
BV Tool Rentals
Champion Lakes Golf Course
CIBC
CMAW Local 2300
The Colander Restaurant
USW District 3
Home Goods Furniture
Impact Equipment
Kootenay Savings
OK Tire
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 11 - Trail, BC
Royal Theatre Trail
The Pastry Shop

06/22/2026

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

The David Ellis Scholarship is a health and safety scholarship award available to children and grandchildren of any Steelworker member. District 3 Director Scott Lunny, District 6 Director Kevon Stewart and District 5 Director Nicolas Lapierre are offering three scholarships of $1000 in each Canadian USW district to help selected high school students continue their education at university, college or another educational institution. Follow the link for more info and to apply:

06/16/2026

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06/09/2026

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 for better representation and a stronger voice on the job with a union that will fight for improvements that forestry workers need and deserve.

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.

Read more: https://usw.ca/workers-at-western-forest-products-value-added-division-join-the-united-steelworkers-union/

04/27/2026

Every year on April 28, we pay tribute to the workers who have lost their lives due to workplace incidents or industrial diseases. In 2025, 138 workers in British Columbia died from workplace injuries or diseases.

Local 480 will be hosting a Day of Mourning event on Tuesday, April 28. We invite all members, their families, and the community to join us in honoring those we have lost. The event will begin with a march from the Local 480 Hall at 3:45 pm, proceeding to the Workers Memorial Monument on Bay Avenue in Trail. A ceremony will follow at 4:00 pm.