USW Local 1-207
4262 - 91A Street T6E 5V2 Edmonton, AB, Canada

USW Local 1-207 is dedicated to the struggle to end domestic violence, and is a long-time partner of the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation, based in Alberta. I...n recognition of the local’s support, the foundation’s board gave it the honour of naming the large family suite in Jessie’s House, a shelter for women and children. Local 1-207 unanimously agreed it should be called "The Women of Steel Suite", to help empower any women who stay there. The local had a commemorative plaque made and it was installed in Jessie's House on February 17. Congratulations, all! https://jessicamartelmemorialfoundation.com/

We are excited to announce the launch of our second network, the USW District 3 NextGen Network. The USW District 3 NextGen Network was created to inspire and ...connect all of our young members (35 and under) from across Western Canada. The Network will connect members to share stories and ideas, build an understanding of their important role in the labour movement, and to help grow our union. The Network will also provide opportunities for mentoring and leadership development, along with union and community activism. The issues and topics discussed within the Network will not always be union-related, and people can contribute whether it is work-related, political, informative, or creative. It is about bringing members together to have open discussions and conversations. The Network will use a private Slack channel, and only members can see who is in the channel and what is posted. Slack is easy to join and offers both web and app-based access so you can stay connected wherever you are. Members can participate from the comfort of their own home or on breaks at work. Members must register to join the Network at www.usw.ca/D3NextGenNetwork. Join the District 3 NextGen Network today!

We wish you and members of our Steel family an enjoyable and safe Family Day. #FamilyDay #USWCares

"We have to listen to women and our union sisters and find out what issues confront them...we have to take that fight on, whether you work in a heavy industry... or the service sector. Everybody’s health and safety is important to us. Let’s all work together. Let’s all raise the bar on women’s health and safety." You can find out more about our Raising The Bar Campaign at: usw.ca/raisethebar