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Honouring the legacy of Leo W. Gerard

March 14, 2026 | News Articles

Members, retirees and labour leaders gathered to honour the life and legacy of Leo W. Gerard, whose leadership helped shaped the United Steelworkers and strengthen the labour movement across North America. Before becoming International President, Gerard served as District 6 Director, where he worked closely with members across Ontario and Atlantic Canada. Rising from the […]

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Organizing the on-ramp

March 11, 2026 | News Articles

The Tech Union: A home for workers confronting a rapidly evolving industry Telecommunications is no longer simply a utility sector. It is the operating system of Canada’s digital economy. The cabling, towers and switches we built now function as critical infrastructure, safeguarding Canada’s digital economy and its digital borders. Technical work is transforming as boundaries […]

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Steelworkers solidify cross-border worker alliances amid CUSMA review

March 11, 2026 | News Articles

Tens of thousands of United Steelworkers (USW) members employed in steel, forestry, aluminum, auto parts and other industries in Canada continue to face great uncertainty due to Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff and trade wars. Amid this unprecedented upheaval, Canadian Steelworkers joined allies from the U.S. and Mexico in February to strategize on how to secure […]

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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