November 3, 2020 - To help close the gap created by the pandemic, the United Steelworkers are hosting our first-ever virtual conference on Tuesday, November 17 and Wednesday, November 18, 2020. This conference, open to all Steelworkers, will consist of nearly 100 different training sessions that will provide members with practical knowledge to take back to their workplaces.
October 28, 2020 - The Women of Steel Committee has been working on a series of four Special Publicationsaddressing common mental health issues, including burnout. We are releasing one publication each month. All four publications are inter-linked.
October 13, 2020 - The 2020 Provincial Election is now underway in British Columbia. This election, there are more ways to vote than ever:
At-risk voters and voters with disabilities have access to accessible voting: these options include curbside voting, assisted telephone voting, and site-based voting.
September 28, 2020 - The BC Federation of Labour is holding its 59th Constitutional Convention, on November 24, 25 and 26, 2020. Exceptionally this year, given public health orders prohibiting mass gatherings, the convention will be held virtually.
September 25, 2020 - The Women of Steel Committee has been working on a series of four Special Publicationsaddressing common mental health issues, including burnout. We are releasing one publication each month.
September 21, 2020 - Local 1944 created a poster and organized a photo contest to honour all Telecom Workers that allow Canadians to work from home. The contest is now over, and all the votes tallied and our winners are:
September 18, 2020 - September 30 marks the one year anniversary of IBEW 213 members on strike against Ledcor LTS for a fair contract and dignity. Ledcor has acted shamefully in not engaging in respectful bargaining with these workers, join us in sending them a message that enough is enough, get back to the table and respect workers and our community. There are three ways for you to take action:
September 9, 2020 - Local 1944 is organizing a #photocontest1944 to honour all Telecom Workers. Members of Local 1944 have until September 15, 2020 to send their pictures at 1944.fyi/photocon-2020
