TC Local 1976 USW

Local 1976 represents roughly 5,000 members in diverse industries from call centres to airport security screeners, office building maintenance to airline customer service agents, as well as employees at grain elevators, railways and courier delivery companies, among others. We strive to ensure safe, equitable working environments for our members, always keeping their best interests at heart.

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Direct Line - January 30, 2026

Announcement: Local 1976 President

From Nancy Lapointe: I wanted to write this small note to inform you all that I am stepping down from being President of Local 1976 to start my new jo...

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Heat Wave Work

Bargaining Basics

Bargaining Basics

Bargaining BasicsInformation on how agreements are reached and how your involvement can help win fair contracts...
What is a Union

What is a Union?

A union is a group of people working together to advance their interests in the workplace through collective action and collective bargaining...

USW Canada

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  • Mobilizing political will – 60 years of recognizing March 21

    USW directors’ statement for March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the... —

  • Honouring the legacy of Leo W. Gerard

    Members, retirees and labour leaders gathered to honour the life and legacy of Leo W. Gerard, whose leadership helped shaped the United Steelworkers and strengthen the labour movement across North Ame... —

  • Organizing the on-ramp

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  • Steelworkers solidify cross-border worker alliances amid CUSMA review

    Tens of thousands of United Steelworkers (USW) members employed in steel, forestry, aluminum, auto parts and other industries in Canada continue to face great uncertainty due to Donald Trump’s ongoing... —