Open Letter to all our Friends and Family in Mackenzie

WE NEED MORE THAN EMPTY PROMISES

The forest sector in Mackenzie has been in a downward spiral for many years,.  This has occurred even thought the Ministry of Forests, Lands, natural Resources Operations and Rural Development (Ministry) has a legal Responsibility to encourage a globally competitive timber processing industry. Ministry officials have promised us that help is on the way, but they haven't delivered.

Election for District 3 - District Director

Good Day Members,

On November 23rd there will be an election for District 3 Director. We encourage All members to participate in this very important Election. There has not been an Election in our District since the time of the IWA / USW merger in 2004. Actually I believe the last election in the District was in 1989.

USW 1-2017 Unofficial Officer Election Results

To all members,

The membership has voted and the USW Local 1-2017 Officers Election unofficial results are in.  Please open the link below to review the attached Unofficial Officer Election Results.

EXCEL BARGAINING UPDATE

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Your USW Local 1-2017 Bargaining Committee met with the Employer on Thursday, May 20, 2021 and Tuesday, May 25, 2021, with the intended goal to renew the Collective Agreement, which expired April 30, 2021.

Urgent - Seeking Former Wolverine Mine (Walter Energy) Employees