Category USW 2010 Support Staff
USW Ratifies Renewal Agreement 2025
On March 13, 2025 Steelworkers had the opportunity to review the Tentative Collective Agreement presented by their Bargaining Team. Members then voted on whether to accept or reject the collective agreement between USW Local 2010 and Queen’s University. By majority,…
USW Strike Deadline Approaching: Are You Ready?
Dear Steelworkers, Our Bargaining Team has officially filed a No Board Report with the Ministry of Labour, which means our strike countdown is on. Our tentative legal strike date is March 8 @ 11:59PM. However, if a deal is not…
HISTORIC USW STRIKE MANDATE – 96% STRIKE VOTE
Kingston, ON, [Feb 16, 2025] — In an unprecedented show of strength and solidarity, United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2010 members have delivered a resounding 96% strike vote. More than 1,000 support staff at Queen’s University cast their ballots, making it clear:…
USW Strike Mandate Vote
STRIKE MANDATE VOTE: FEBRUARY 11 – 14, 2025 This week, February 11–14, we need you to send a clear message: We are united, and we are ready to fight for a fair contract. A strong strike mandate vote will show…
USW 2010 Bargaining Newsletter
Fighting Back: Holding Queen’s Accountable Bill 124 dealt a harsh blow to workers at Queen’s and across Ontario, forcing public sector wage increases to a meager 1% per year and tying the hands of union leaders who fought for better.…
BARGAINING BULLETIN #4
BARGAINING BULLETIN #4 OVERWHELMING STRIKE MANDATES FOR CUPE UNITS From December 10th-13th, all five CUPE units at Queen’s held strike mandate votes in the face of delays and Queen’s and Aramark’s resistance to key priorities in negotiations. Well, the results…
BARGAINING BULLETIN #3
BARGAINING BULLETIN #3 MAJORITY PETITIONS DELIVERED TO MANAGEMENT Workers have spoken! On October 24th, presidents and representatives from CUPE 229-0, CUPE 254, CUPE 1302, and USW 2010 and 2010-01 delivered their Majority Petitions to Nick Mosey, Chief of Staff to…
BARGAINING BULLETIN #2
BARGAINING BULLETIN #2 BARGAINING PRIORITIES The new academic year is now in full swing, and Unity Council continues to build on the momentum and enthusiasm behind the Plan to Win. In our first Bargaining Summit, union executives and bargaining reps…
BARGAINING BULLETIN #1
BARGAINING BULLETIN #1 UNITY COUNCIL: 5000 STRONG! The first Unity Council Bargaining Summit at Queen’s University was a landmark event in uniting over 5,000 workers from various unions, including CUPE locals, USW 2010, and PSAC. With over 50 dedicated representatives…