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The United Steelworkers union (USW) is the largest private-sector union in North America, with more than 225,000 members in Canada, and 850,000 members in North America in nearly every economic sector.

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United Steelworkers union vows to fight back as Trump’s trade war now targets steel and aluminum jobs

March 11, 2025 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is denouncing the latest escalation in Donald Trump’s reckless trade war as the U.S. government imposes devastating 50% tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum from Canada. These measures, effective after midnight, threaten the existence of the Canadian steel industry and thousands of Canadian jobs, disrupt vital […]

Canada must hit back hard against Trump’s reckless tariffs

March 7, 2025 | News Articles

The United Steelworkers union (USW) is stepping up its fight against U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canadian exports, calling them a reckless economic attack that threatens workers, their families and the communities that depend on the jobs under attack by the U.S. president. “These tariffs are a direct assault on Canadian workers and […]

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United Steelworkers union condemns Trump’s reckless tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum

February 10, 2025 | Media Releases

"We’ve been through this before and we know these kinds of reckless trade measures don’t work, and hurt workers, destabilize industries and create uncertainty across the economy on both sides of the border."

UPDATE: USW is fighting back against Trump’s tariffs to defend Canadian workers and jobs

February 5, 2025 | Statements

Steelworkers, On Monday night, the Canadian government secured a 30-day reprieve from the imposition of sweeping tariffs, but the threats to Canadian workers still loom. Make no mistake, this is not the end of the fight. Instead, it’s an opportunity for us to urge our governments to take the necessary steps to protect our jobs […]

Steelworkers Vote: Federal election 2025

The federal NDP is the only party that will make protecting Ontario jobs a priority, make it easier for workers to form and join unions, for better wages and more say on working conditions.

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Young Steelworkers from Canada and U.S. build ties with allies from around the world

April 3, 2025 | News Articles

Young Steelworkers activists from Canada and the U.S. recently participated in the Global Union Youth Exchange in Mexico City, where they built leadership skills and shared experiences with counterparts from Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Turkey. The youth exchange program attracted young members from all USW Canadian Districts and Districts 4 and 12 in the U.S., […]

B.C. Forests Minister announces new Forestry Support Bureau, promising action to protect jobs and strengthen the sector

April 3, 2025 | Media Releases

Statement from Scott Lunny, United Steelworkers (USW) Western Canada Director, on new Forestry Support Bureau announced by B.C. Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar: At the recent meeting of United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-2017 in Prince George, B.C.’s Minister of Forests, Ravi Parmar, spoke about acting on a proposal that has been pushed for over […]

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Women of Steel and strength with Amanda Slack

March 31, 2025 | News Articles

March is a moment to celebrate International Women’s Day and women’s work in their union communities. This month, we’re proud to highlight Amanda Slack, a passionate union activist, USW District 6 Women of Steel Committee member and Vice-Chair of Sub-Local 1-500 at USW. She currently works at Hartmann Canada. Amanda started her union journey as […]

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What we’re fighting for

The United Steelworkers union is committed to advancing workers’ rights and well-being at the bargaining table, on the job and in the legislative arena. Here are some of the issues we care about. Explore how you can get more involved in your union.

Human Rights & Equity

Besides making sure workplaces are free from discrimination, our union promotes more justice for workers who are Indigenous, racialized, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ and/or living with a disability.

Health & Safety

Defending members, negotiating safer and healthier working conditions and lobbying for better regulations and standards.

Environment

Protecting the environment and promoting innovation to drive the creation of good union jobs and a sustainable economy.

Political action

Fighting for protections, fair wages and pensions, healthy workplaces, job creation, better trade, social programs and more.

Young Workers

Inspiring and educating young workers through mentoring, leadership development, and union and community activism.

Women of Steel

Demanding equality, we fight for pay equity, combat harassment, and offer training and development to women.

USW Cares

Supporting workers, their families and neighbours through community activism—across Canada and around the world.

SOAR

The Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) is a voice for USW retirees and their families.

Veterans

Resources, camaraderie, and support for United Steelworkers who served or are currently serving.

Global Solidarity

The Steelworker Humanity Fund supports international development projects related to human and workers’ rights and provides emergency humanitarian aid for disasters.

Events

USW International Convention 2025

April 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM -
April 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM Krueger Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States, Las Vegas Nevada

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2025 District 6 Spring School

May 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM -
May 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM 9 Harbour St E, Collingwood, ON L9Y 5B5, Collingwood Ontario

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4th National Gathering for Indigenous Steelworkers.

July 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM -
July 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg Manitoba

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