USW District 3

United Steelworkers (USW) District 3 represents over 50,000 workers in Western Canada and the Territories. We have offices throughout BC and the Prairies.

[BC Building Trades @WeBuildBC]

New BC Conservative legislation will put local BC jobs at risk and will tie government's hands on securing skilled trades. Learn more and add your name to stop the new law: https://t.co/cgjxNhuVCF

[USW District 3 @USWDistrict3]

3/3 The USW is joining calls for @conservative_bc to immediately withdraw this legislation and engage in honest, transparent dialogue with workers and labour organizations about how to strengthen good jobs and build a stable future for British Columbia’s economy.
#bclab #bcpoli

[USW District 3 @USWDistrict3]

1/3 "@conservative_bc MLAs sat across the table from us and told us how much they value good-paying union jobs and strong resource communities. Then they turn around and table legislation that directly attacks those very workers."
https://t.co/vdayR4DR3u

[USW District 3 @USWDistrict3]

2/3 @KielGiddens "You can’t claim to stand with labour one day and legislate against them the next. What the Conservatives are proposing would drive down wages, undermine safety and shut out skilled union workers from projects funded by their own tax dollars."

[USW District 3 @USWDistrict3]

USW’s Scott Lunny joined Premier Eby and industry leaders in Burnaby to push back on Trump’s reckless lumber tariffs — a direct threat to Canadian jobs and families. Ottawa must act now, like it did for steel & autos.
https://t.co/WbkonNUPKm

#bcforestry #bcpoli #bclab #canpoli

[Mario Zelaya @mario4thenorth]

THIS IS BAD

Whistleblower Alleges: 

Rogers is outsourcing critical backend IT management TO INDIA

They “forced” IT staff to go to Ericsson.
Then layoffs happen months later.

USW (Union) makes some VERY CONCERNING claims.

Is Doug Ford going to stomp on phones & routers? 🧐

[Scott Lunny (he/him) @uswlunny]

Thank-you @rparmar_BC for coming to the USW 1-2017 ADM, for showing up and demonstrating that you are listening to forest workers, taking action to stabilize & grow this important sector #bcpoli @USWDistrict3

[Wab Kinew @WabKinew]

We’re buying Canadian Steel when we build projects in Manitoba 🇨🇦 We’re standing up for Manitoba workers and the businesses that power our economy. We will stand together in the face of President Trump’s tariffs.

[usw1944 @usw1944]

Congrats to 3 of our NextGen members who attended the training by @uswdistrict3 https://t.co/lu8gaQoC9E

[Scott Lunny (he/him) @uswlunny]

B.C. power plant saved from shut-down - This is great news for the @USWDistrict3 members working there! https://t.co/zVx9woCRi9 via @BIVnews

[United Steelworkers @SteelworkersCA]

While there is much uncertainty right now - let one thing be known.

Steelworkers are here and we are ready to fight back ✊

Full release at: https://t.co/OQXtdmH8ih

#Tariffs #USW #TeamCanada

[Ravi Parmar @rparmar_BC]

🇺🇸 softwood lumber duties hurt our forest sector.

As my first action as BC’s Minister of Forests, I’ve ✍🏾 to 🇨🇦 urging them to step up & prioritize ending these punitive tariffs.

It’s my job to stand up for workers, families, & our 🌲 sector & that’s what I’ll do every day.

[USW District 3 @USWDistrict3]

Ed Kent, the Health, Safety & Environment staff representative at D3, presented the Health and Safety report this morning. Ed reported on the primary health and safety issues the district has been addressing since the last conference, as well as the progress that has been made.

[USW District 3 @USWDistrict3]

There is no better way to kick off the final day than with remarks from former National Director Ken Neumann. Ken shared stories of wisdom, success and activism, drawing from his experience as a longtime labour activist and union leader.

#betterworkforeverybody

[USW District 3 @USWDistrict3]

The Day 2 closing speaker was USW Secretary-Treasurer John Shinn. He reminded everyone of the core values that keep our union strong and highlighted the importance of solidarity in achieving our collective goals and facing challenges together.

#everyonehighlightsfollowers

[USW District 3 @USWDistrict3]

They shared updates on their work advocating for labour reform and highlighted the positive impact of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund to the work they are doing to bring dignity and respect to workers in Mexico.

[USW District 3 @USWDistrict3]

Special guests from Los Mineros, the USW's partner union in Mexico, Ruth Lopez, Secretary for Social Security and Health and Safety, and Imelda Jimenez, Secretary for Political Affairs, took the podium to address the conference.

#betterworkforeverybody

[USW District 3 @USWDistrict3]

@uswdistrict6 Director, Kevon Stewart, addressed the Conference this afternoon, providing an update on the work that have been done within the district since he took over. Kevon renewed his commitment to working with local unions to achieve even more victories for members.

[USW District 3 @USWDistrict3]

Debra Burton, Legal Counsel for D3, and Shaheen Hirani, Head of the Legal Department at the CNO, provided a presentation to delegates. They offered a list of legal Dos and Don’ts for filing grievances, handling arbitrations, and addressing other legal disputes with employers.

[USW District 3 @USWDistrict3]

The second panel discussion today focused on negotiating stronger contracts. Moderator Cindy Lee (USW Staff) asked the panelists about their bargaining experiences and the best practices that lead to significant wins.