Temporary Office Closure

Our local executive has been working continuously during the pandemic, however to limit the transmission of COVID-19, we are not offering in-person office hours at this time. If you require assistance, please call our offices at 416-593-7587 or 905-629-3892. Please leave a voicemail message, which will be responded to as soon as possible. You can also email us at office@uswlocal5296.ca, or email your union representative directly

Securitas Bargaining Update:

The Securitas Bargaining Committee is happy to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement as a result of your continued support. Voting packages will be mailed out as soon as possible. Please visit uswfairnessforsecurityguards.ca for updates.

Ratification of Tentative Collective Agreements with GardaWorld and Paladin Security

Our local union is excited to announce the ratification of our tentative collective agreements with GardaWorld and Paladin Security. They go into effect on July 1st 2020. Please read the letter from the President here.

Restarting Monthly Local Meetings via Conference Calls

Join us for our monthly local membership meetings, the 3rd Tuesday of each month, by conference call. Please log in to your members portal to get the information for the conference line and access code to the call to participate. If you do not have a members portal account, please contact janap@uswlocal5296.ca to get access.

Steelworkers Dental Centres – Re-opening with COVID-19 precautions in place

The Steelworkers Dental Centres are re-opening with COVID-19 precautions in place. Starting June 22nd 2020, only patients that require immediate care for emergencies, essential services and ongoing treatments will be seen for appointments. Please login to your members portal to get more information.

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