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Steelworkers make great neighbours

January 23, 2026 | News Articles

The union is a pillar of support for the communities in which our members live and work. Steelworkers contribute to the community in many ways. Take pride in and be inspired by these recent initiatives. USW 8327 donated T-shirts for tie-dyeing USW Local 8327, an amalgamated local in Eastern Ontario, donated 400 T-shirts for campers […]

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Get to know USW activists

January 23, 2026 | News Articles

SHELLEY SAVOURYTraffic Clerk Marine AtlanticTC Local 1976, Unit 551, District 6Port aux Basques, N.L. What do you do? As part of my job, I get to tell you where to go. I’m a Traffic Clerk for Marine Atlantic, scanning ferry tickets and directing cars and trucks on and off the ferry.There are about 320 members […]

USW District 6 Director Kevon Stewart at the Toronto Labour Day march.

Standing stronger together in solidarity

January 21, 2026 | News Articles

Over the past few months, District 6 members have once again shown the strength, compassion and solidarity that define our union. Losing former International President Leo W. Gerard deeply saddened us. A proud Sudburian and lifelong trade unionist, Leo’s legacy is felt in every corner of our movement. From his early days with Local 6500 […]

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.

Human Rights & Equity

Health & Safety

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

Health & Safety

Environment

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

Environment

Political action

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

Political action

Young Workers

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

Young Workers

Women of Steel

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

Women of Steel

USW Cares

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

USW Cares

SOAR

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

SOAR

Veterans

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

Veterans

Global Solidarity

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

Global Solidarity

Events