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D3 School 2026

2026 District 3 School – Registration OPEN 

May 21, 2026 | District 3 memo

Please be advised that the District School has been scheduled this year for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 at St. Eugene Resort in Cranbrook, BC. St. Eugene is proudly reclaimed and owned by the Ktunaxa Nation. The following courses will be offered this year: The cost for each delegate this year is […]

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United Steelworkers union stands with Saskatoon Dragonfly and Intelcom delivery drivers 

May 14, 2026 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) stands in full solidarity with the approximately 150 precarious delivery drivers working for Dragonfly and Intelcom who are now in their seventh day of protest in Saskatoon after drastic cuts to per-package pay rates that have pushed workers to a breaking point and are now being terminated for their actions. […]

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Steelworkers Vote Alberta: Fight Back Now member mobilization

May 13, 2026 | District 3 memo

Dear Locals, The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) has announced a Province-Wide Day of Protest on May 29, calling on workers and community members to stand up against Premier Danielle Smith’s government and its focus on separatism and constitutional battles while Albertans struggle with affordability, health care and education concerns. USW believes Alberta workers need […]

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