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Did you participate in the Union’s Pay in Lieu program between 1992 - 2018?
Under this program participants earned a payment in exchange for volunteering personal time to assist with Union business. While these payments are recorded by the Union, they must be formally claimed by the individual.
If you think you might have taken part in the Pay in Lieu program, please email contact@usw1944.ca to confirm if there is an amount owing to you.
Please note that if you do not contact the Union by March 31, 2029, the Payment will be deemed abandoned and you will be considered to have fully relinquished your rights to it.
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Unit 43 Regular Meeting - October 6, 2026 6:30PM PDT
LUDM Delegate Nominations and Resolutions
Agenda:
USW Canada
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Steelworkers: Eby’s critical minerals plan puts workers in the picture
BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes David Eby and the BC NDP’s plan to double B.C.’s critical mineral exports by expanding the port of Prince Rupert and creating more family s... —
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Directors’ statement for truth and reconciliation
The USW encourages all Steelworkers to attend events held nationwide, learn more about past injustices and commit to combatting injustices that last into the present. The post Directors’ statement for... —
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Steelworkers mourn the passing of former Canadian Director Lawrence McBrearty, 1947-2026
Lawrence McBrearty
The post Steelworkers mourn the passing of former Canadian Director Lawrence McBrearty, 1947-2026 appeared first on USW Canada.
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United Steelworkers union calls out Starbucks decision to close 250 stores
BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is condemning Starbucks’ decision to close approximately 250 stores across North America, calling the move another example of a profitable multinati... —
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USW welcomes Canadian steel commitment for North Coast Transmission Line
BURNABY, B.C. – Scott Lunny, USW Western Canada Director, welcomes today’s commitment from David Eby and the BC NDP to introduce “Built in B.C. and Canada” procurement rules for public infrastructure... —