United Steelworkers Local 1998

Read the letter from USW1998 and UTFA to Barbara Zvan, UPP Executive and Senior Leadership calling on the University Pension Plan (UPP) to implement an immediate screen on any new investments in the oil and gas industry. The letter is our weekly newsletter. @utfaculty

We need to correct this statement. USW was not involved in organizing the King’s College Circle encampment protest, however USW members have attended the encampment site as visitors in solidarity. USW Local 1998 stands in solidarity with the public’s right to peaceful protest.

How to be more compassionate at work youtu.be/jqZSzMuR8t4?si… via @YouTube

At our March GMM, USW1998 followed the lead of @utfaculty and passed a motion calling on @UPP_Ontario to divest our pensions from fossil fuels. @UofT @TrentUniversity @UofG @QueensU @USW4120 @jtartt @USWDistrict6 @SteelworkersCA @ActionShift #Divestment #ClimateTransition

Government-announced PSE funding is inadequate and falls short of what is needed for a robust, sustainable post-secondary education sector. Read more here: campuscoalition.org/post/pse-fundi…

As Local 1998 celebrates our 25th anniversary, we must acknowledge the significant role that unions have played in protecting and advancing the rights of workers. It's important for USW1998 members to stay informed and engaged. #UnionSolidarity #MakeUpFor124 #UnitedWeBargain.

Fight back against healthcare privatization May 18 youtu.be/Izsg5cqgOLM via @YouTube

OPSEU/SEFPO advance poll at 31 Wellesley St E, 10AM-3PM TODAY! Watch JP Hornick's (OPSEU/SEFPO President) message on our referendum ⬇️ #publichospitalvote #healthcare #onpoli #ontariohealthcoalition #NOprivatehospitals

USW 1976 has reached a new tentative agreement for 600 workers at CP Rail! “This agreement makes important gains...when workers are looking for greater stability + improvements to help cope w/ the rising cost of living,” said Nathalie Lapointe. usw.ca/cp-rail-deal-2…

Solidarity with these nearly 6,800 Telus workers across Canada 🇨🇦✊ @TELUS, it's time to stop ignoring these @usw1944 Steelworkers and come back to the bargaining table! usw1944.ca/telus-bargaini… #CanLab #RiseUp

Message from Andrea Seale, CEO Canadian Cancer Society.