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The United Steelworkers union is proud to announce its participation in the newly formed Canada-U.S. Trade Council

January 15, 2025 | News Articles

The United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud to announce its participation in the newly formed Canada-U.S. Trade Council (CUSTC), a voluntary initiative bringing together industry leaders, labour organizations and experts to address critical issues surrounding Canada’s trade relationship with the United States. “As an international union, we know that workers on both sides of the […]

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Kwa Umoja We Rise: Steelworkers attend ILGA World Conference

January 13, 2025 | News Articles

Four Steelworkers proudly participated in the 31st  ILGA World Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa, this past November. The delegation included Dexter Hunlin from Local 6673 in District 3, Tomy Hyacinthe Bezeau-Héroux from Local 7401 in District 5, Mayson Fulk from Local 2699 in District 6 and USW staff representative Brett Barden. This year’s […]

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Locked out by a real-life grinch: Welded Tube workers stand together in solidarity

January 8, 2025 | News Articles

The chill of winter bites harder when it’s paired with uncertainty. On December 23, 2024, members of USW Local 8328 were locked out by employer Welded Tube, shattering years of labour peace and leaving 340 dedicated workers in the cold. For many, this cuts especially deep during what should be a season of togetherness. “It’s […]

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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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