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Four women stand together indoors holding a large United Steelworkers (USW) Métallos flag. A project banner is partially visible in the background.

Life after the factory closure: Honduran women rebuilding their future 

October 15, 2026 | News Articles

The garment industry is a major source of employment for workers in Honduras. Women make up over half of the maquila workforce in factories in industrial cities like San Pedro Sula, where companies manufacture clothing sold in Canada.   In the wake of the COVID pandemic, a challenging scenario has emerged as many factories have closed, […]

2026 BC Election Advance Voting

B.C. Advance Voting starts tomorrow – Vote for good jobs and strong communities!

October 15, 2026 | News Articles

Advance voting starts tomorrow and Steelworkers have an important choice to make in B.C.’s provincial election. The United Steelworkers union represents more than 30,000 workers across B.C. in forestry, mining, manufacturing, telecommunications, retail and services. We know that behind every government decision are workers, families and communities counting on a secure future. This election is […]

Forestry logging truck

United Steelworkers union welcomes BC NDP plan to protect forestry jobs and communities

October 14, 2026 | Media Releases

BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the BC NDP’s commitments to support forestry workers and communities through new investments to keep mills operating, protect jobs and strengthen B.C.’s forestry sector. The union says the plan is a positive step toward addressing the challenges facing the industry. The BC NDP’s proposed $120-million Forestry […]

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

Racial Justice Summit

October 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM -
October 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
202-9292 200th St., Langley B.C.
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