United Steelworkers Union

• ‘There needs to be accountability’ in deadly Kelowna crane collapse: Unions

  'The families of the victims and the public deserve to know what happened and if any criminal elements were present,' the United Steelworkers union said in a statement.

  Crime

  May 24, 2023
  
• Edmonton Starbucks store unionizes, low unemployment could boost trend in retail, service: experts

  The pandemic was a catalyst for many frontline workers, who unions say were spurred to fight for better pay and working conditions in sectors where unionization is uncommon.

  Economy

  Apr 14, 2023
  
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• Calgary Starbucks becomes first in Alberta to unionize

  The Starbucks in Calgary's Millrise neighbourhood joins a trio in B.C. to unionize recently.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2022
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• Criminal negligence charges stayed in 2009 workplace death in B.C.’s Toba Inlet

  A trial was set to begin later this month, but charges were stayed Tuesday when prosecutors determined the evidence no longer met the charge assessment standard.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2021
• Quebec labour minister worried about economic fallout of ArcelorMittal strike

  The 2,500 unionized workers are members of the United Steelworkers union and are affiliated with the Quebec Federation of Labour; they went on strike Monday evening.

  Canada

  May 11, 2021
• Striking Vancouver Island forestry workers, Western Forest Products return to bargaining table

  The strike has dragged on since July 1, and some families affected by the dispute have been reduced to feeding themselves with gift cards.

  Dec 10, 2019
• Western Forest Products says contract talks with striking union have stalled

  Nearly 3,000 employees and contracted workers at six Vancouver Island manufacturing plants and timberlands around the coast have been on strike since July 1.

  Nov 18, 2019
• Last ditch effort to save Hamilton Specialty Bar falls through

  Negotiations between a liquidation company and a potential buyer for Hamilton Specialty Bar have ended.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2018
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• Hamilton Specialty Bar workers have their fingers crossed

  A judge has given the United Steelworkers Union less than two weeks to find a buyer for Hamilton Specialty Bar.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2018
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• Hamilton steel plant in bankruptcy protection, search for new owner underway

  Hamilton Speciality Bar on Sherman Avenue, has gone into receivership and is looking for a buyer.

  Economy

  Jan 17, 2018