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Steelworkers Humanity Fund delegation solidifies cross-border worker solidarity amid CUSMA review

June 30, 2026 | News Articles

Tens of thousands of USW members employed in steel, forestry, aluminum, auto parts and other industries in Canada continue to face great uncertainty due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff and trade wars. Amid this unprecedented upheaval, an exchange led by the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) brought together Canadian Steelworkers with allies from the […]

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The Tech Union: A home for workers confronting a rapidly evolving industry

June 30, 2026 | News Articles

Telecommunications is no longer simply a utility sector. It is the operating system of Canada’s digital economy. The cabling, towers and switches built by workers across the country now function as critical infrastructure, safeguarding Canada’s digital borders and economy. “Technical work is transforming as boundaries between telecom, IT, security and digital services dissolve,” says Michael […]

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USW members stand together for fairness at Salit Steel in Niagara Falls

June 26, 2026 | Media Releases

Niagara Falls, Ont. – Forty-six members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 14241-01 are standing together for a fair collective agreement after voting by more than 91% to reject a contract that would have rolled back hard-earned workplace rights and protections. The strike began at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, following three days of bargaining […]

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

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