Unity and strength for workers

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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Pay equity

Pay equity is a fundamental human right. Pay equity is the term for the employer’s legal obligation to ensure workers’ pay is based on “equal pay for work of equal value.”

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Renewing our commitment to fight racism: USW Directors’ Statement for Black History Month 2024

January 30, 2024 | Statements

Throughout the year, and especially during Black History Month, as a union, we take the time to reflect on how we represent Black and racialized workers. We must actively oppose racism and continue to identify the ways in which we can strengthen our racial justice work through an anti-Black racism and anti-racism lens.

Historic day for health care in Canada: pharmacare

February 23, 2024 | Media Releases

Today marks a historic day for health care in Canada, as an agreement between the Liberal government and the NDP on Pharmacare is confirmed. The steadfast efforts by the NDP will now pave the way for a universal national pharmacare program and represents an important step towards equitable access to prescription drugs for all Canadians. For many years, Steelworkers, with the broader labour movement, have worked with the NDP to push for a universal, single-payer pharmacare plan, that would reduce the burden of expensive, inaccessible prescription drugs for Canadians. The bill, to be tabled shortly, will establish the framework for a national Pharmacare program and will also introduce, in the short term, new coverage for contraception and diabetes treatment, addressing the urgent health care needs of Canadians.

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Ontario workers win against the Ford government’s unconstitutional Bill 124

February 12, 2024 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers (USW) union applauds the decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal today holding that the Ford government’s Bill 124 is unconstitutional in relation to unionized employees. This is a victory and justice served for Ontario unionized workers, their families and the labour movement.

2024 District 6 Conference

July 8, 2024 at 7:00 AM -
July 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM 120 New Gower St., St. John’s Newfoundland & Labrador

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Elevating Action

Training opportunity- Elevating action on gender based violence

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News

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A giving culture

March 5, 2024 | News Articles

USW Local 9422 members contributed to the success of Impala Canada's $30,000 fundraising for four charities.

Staff Representative Research, Public Policy & Bargaining Support Department

March 5, 2024 | News Articles

The United Steelworkers Canadian National Office is seeking to hire a full-time staff person to work in our Toronto office as part of the union’s Research, Public Policy & Bargaining Support Department. Reporting to the USW Canadian National Director, the successful candidate will provide collective bargaining and strategic campaigns support, as well as complete research […]

United Steelworkers union reaches new deal with CN Rail

March 1, 2024 | Media Releases

MONTREAL – The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 2004 has reached a tentative agreement for a new contract with CN Rail, covering 3,000 workers across the country. The new three-year deal comes after months of negotiations, kicking off in October 2023, with the current collective agreement having expired on Dec. 31, 2023. USW Local 2004 […]

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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, LGBTQ2SIA+ 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

2024 International Next Generation Conference

March 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM -
March 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

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B.C. Forest Workers Summit 2024

March 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM -
March 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM 146 Kingston St, Victoria BC

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B.C. Legislative Action Conference 2024

April 10, 2024 at 8:30 AM -
April 11, 2024 at 2:00 AM 463 Belleville St., Victoria BC

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