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Tragic loss of CN Rail worker mourned by United Steelworkers union

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

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BURNABY, British Columbia, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) announces with heavy hearts the tragic passing of 36-year old Juver Balmores, two days ago on April 23.

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BURNABY, British Columbia, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) announces with heavy hearts the tragic passing of 36-year old Juver Balmores, two days ago on April 23.
Balmores, a dedicated worker at CN Rail and member of USW Local 2004, was involved in a fatal head-on collision near Clearwater, B.C., leaving behind a loving wife and three young children.
Another USW member was hospitalized due to injuries, while one occupant in a semi-truck passed away and another sustained injuries.
The union’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) is working with USW Local 2004, CN Rail and local authorities as they investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.

Atlantic Canada’s airport security screeners take job action over GardaWorld’s non-payment of wages

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Security screeners from 15 airports across Atlantic Canada are taking job action in response to their employer’s non-payment of wages.

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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Security screeners from 15 airports across Atlantic Canada are taking job action in response to their employer’s non-payment of wages.
The security screeners are members of United Steelworkers union (USW) Locals 5319 and 9342.
Responses from travellers have been positive and encouraging to the security screeners and the workers have expressed their appreciation for such displays of solidarity during their job action.
The job action will continue until all members receive the correct pay for the work they have performed, the union says.

“World-class” SNOLAB institute doles out substandard final offer to workers

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Friday, April 19, 2024

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SUDBURY, Ontario, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) working at the SNOLAB research laboratory have voted unanimously to reject a substandard, “final” contract offer from their employer.

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SUDBURY, Ontario, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) working at the SNOLAB research laboratory have voted unanimously to reject a substandard, “final” contract offer from their employer.
Thursday’s unanimous vote by the workers, members of USW Local 2020-59 in Sudbury, exposes the refusal to date by SNOLAB to negotiate a fair collective agreement that recognizes cost-of-living realities.
“SNOLAB has had the opportunity to show our members that their unique knowledge and experience is valued.
Instead, not only have they offered wages well-below today’s realities, they actually have demanded concessions from workers,” Nguyen said.

United Steelworkers union urges swift action on unaddressed worker rights issues in Budget 2024

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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OTTAWA, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Steelworkers union acknowledge the positive steps taken by the federal government in Budget 2024 to uphold workers' rights and advance sustainable job creation but emphasizes the need for swift action on critical issues that remain unaddressed.

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OTTAWA, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Steelworkers union acknowledge the positive steps taken by the federal government in Budget 2024 to uphold workers' rights and advance sustainable job creation but emphasizes the need for swift action on critical issues that remain unaddressed.
“Since presenting our budget submissions last summer, the government has introduced anti-scab legislation and moved forward on the Sustainable Jobs Act – legislative measures that will help uphold workers' rights and give workers a voice in efforts to transition to sustainable jobs,” said Marty Warren, Canadian National Director for the United Steelworkers.
However, Budget 2024 falls short in adequately funding the industrial policies and workers-centred sustainable jobs plan, crucial for ensuring prosperity for workers and their communities.
Additionally, the absence of Employment Insurance reform for the 21st century and a "Buy Clean" procurement policy raises concerns about the budget's ability to address key issues impacting workers and the environment.

Yukon workers at Parsons Inc. in Faro join the United Steelworkers union

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Friday, April 12, 2024

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WHITEHORSE, Yukon, April 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the support of the United Steelworkers union (USW) and the Yukon Federation of Labour, workers at Parsons Inc. at the Faro Rehabilitation Mine Project have been certified by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board to join the USW.

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WHITEHORSE, Yukon, April 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the support of the United Steelworkers union (USW) and the Yukon Federation of Labour, workers at Parsons Inc. at the Faro Rehabilitation Mine Project have been certified by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board to join the USW.
These workers deserve fair wages in accordance with industry standards in the Yukon and they need a safe worksite and protection from bullying and harassment,” said Sedrovic.
Currently, approximately 70 employees are working on the Faro water remediation program at Parsons Inc.
Our union looks forward to supporting these workers in advocating for their rights and ensuring their voices are heard.

Steelworkers’ strike appears imminent at Société ferroviaire et portuaire de Pointe-Noire (SFPPN)

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Friday, April 12, 2024

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They handle and unload iron ore shipped by rail over hundreds of kilometres from the Lac Bloom mine to a deep-water port in Sept-Îles.

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They handle and unload iron ore shipped by rail over hundreds of kilometres from the Lac Bloom mine to a deep-water port in Sept-Îles.
The company’s demands for concessions from the workers are unnecessary and appear to be ideologically driven, said USW Local 6254 President Clément Gonthier.
“Given the economic situation and labour shortages, this is a time to improve working conditions, not to try to impose concessions,” Gonthier said.
They’re ready to go on strike to counter these demands for concessions,” Tremblay said.

Cleveland-Cliffs to Host United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm at its Butler Works

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) announced that it is hosting Secretary Jennifer Granholm at its Butler Works plant in Pennsylvania today, April 22nd.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) announced that it is hosting Secretary Jennifer Granholm at its Butler Works plant in Pennsylvania today, April 22nd.
Cleveland-Cliffs is the sole producer of GOES in the United States, and was selected for award negotiations for up to $75 million in total funding from the DOE to pursue a decarbonization investment at Butler Works.
During the visit, Secretary Granholm will tour the plant and meet with Cleveland-Cliffs’ Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Lourenco Goncalves, company officials, employees as well as union leaders from the United Auto Workers (UAW), the United Steelworkers (USW) and the International Association of Machinists (IAM).
Mr. Goncalves will be hosting a speaking program with Secretary Granholm and other invited speakers that will be live streamed on the Company’s YouTube channel.

Jornlin Joins White House National Economic Council Event to Catalyze Strategic Sector Investment and Economic Development in Underserved Communities.

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Monday, April 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Monday, April 22, Optimize Renewables CEO Len Jornlin will present at a White House Event on "Catalyzing Strategic Sector Investment & High-Road Practices." This convening, part of a series of discussions on aligning private sector resources with investments in clean energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing will be hosted by The White House National Economic Council, in partnership with Heartland Capital Strategies. The objective of these discussions is to accelerate the energy transition and promote economic development in communities too often left behind.

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WASHINGTON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Monday, April 22, Optimize Renewables CEO Len Jornlin will present at a White House Event on "Catalyzing Strategic Sector Investment & High-Road Practices."
The objective of these discussions is to accelerate the energy transition and promote economic development in communities too often left behind.
The event will feature opening remarks from Dr. Lael Brainard , Director of the National Economic Council .
"We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to participate with Heartland Capital Strategies in this White House National Economic Council convening," Jornlin said.

New victory against mining giant Glencore’s anti-union practices

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

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Glencore had eliminated the security service positions after United Steelworkers union members refused the company's proposed collective agreement.

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Glencore had eliminated the security service positions after United Steelworkers union members refused the company's proposed collective agreement.
We will support our members to the end against anti-union practices," said United Steelworkers Quebec Director Dominic Lemieux.
Nicholas Marchand, president of the security officers' local, is delighted with this victory in the long legal saga.
"It's awful what Glencore has put us through since 2021, we're happy with this new legal victory.

Westray Law 20th anniversary: ‘A historic failure’

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Friday, March 29, 2024

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“The overwhelming majority of these workplace fatalities and injuries were preventable, yet the Westray Law has rarely been used to prosecute employers and hold them criminally accountable.

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“The overwhelming majority of these workplace fatalities and injuries were preventable, yet the Westray Law has rarely been used to prosecute employers and hold them criminally accountable.
The Westray Law was named in memory of 26 coal miners who were killed in the Westray Mine explosion in Nova Scotia in 1992.
“The Westray Law was a historic achievement that promised greater corporate accountability for workplace safety and greater protection for workers,” says Allen Martin, whose brother Glenn, 35, was one of the miners killed in the Westray Mine explosion.
On the Westray Law’s 20th anniversary, the USW, supported by the CLC and other labour federations, is ramping up the campaign to pressure governments to take action to address the failure to enforce the law.