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Contributing our grain of sand to global solidarity

October 15, 2024 | News Articles

Following a year marked by transitions, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) has developed solid bases to continue to convey Steelworker union solidarity around the world and in our own backyard. Whether by developing opportunities for member engagement, advocating for the rights of workers, or supporting the activities of inspiring partner organizations, this annual report provides […]

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Steelworkers help revitalize Chelmsford’s community food forest

October 15, 2024 | News Articles

Volunteers from the USW Northeastern Ontario Area Council (NEOAC) have made a significant contribution to the Chelmsford Community Food Forest as part of their second annual “good works” project. Some 20 Steelworkers from Sudbury, Timmins and Sault Ste. Marie came together in early October to collaborate with the non-profit group Sudbury Shared Harvest to revitalize […]

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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Annual Report 2023

October 10, 2024 | Publications

In 2023, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) strengthened its global and local solidarity efforts. The 2023 report highlights key initiatives made possible by USW member contributions, including support for partner organizations in Colombia, Brazil, and beyond, with a focus on women workers and worker-to-worker solidarity. Domestically, SHF continued its contributions to food security and social […]

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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.

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Health & Safety

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

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Environment

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

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Political action

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

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Young Workers

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

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Women of Steel

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

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USW Cares

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

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SOAR

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

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Veterans

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

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Global Solidarity

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

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