National Steel Car Workers Strike over Wages, Pensions, and Conditions

National Steel Car workers in Hamilton, Ontario launch strike for second time in three years

More than 1,200 workers at National Steel Car in Hamilton, Ontario went on strike at 12:01am Wednesday, August 12. The walkout followed a decisive vote to reject the company’s “last, best, and final offer,” which was handed out to workers over the heads of the United Steelworkers Local 7135 Friday afternoon.

Hamilton National Steel Car workers reject contract, vote to strike

1,200 steelworkers from National Steel Car in Hamilton will go on strike after voting to reject their employer’s latest contract offer.

National Steel Car workers strike over wages, pensions, and conditions

As of August 12, 2026, the workers at National Steel Car’s production plant in Hamilton are on strike. Seventy-nine percent of workers at the plant voted to strike over low wages, a dangerous incentive program, and retirement becoming further and further out of reach. United Steel Workers (USW) local 7135, which represents 1200 workers at the firm, stated that it had one of its highest voter… Source