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The United Steelworkers union (USW) is the largest private-sector union in North America, with more than 225,000 members in Canada, and 850,000 members in North America in nearly every economic sector.

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USW condemns attacks on 2SLGBTQIA+ community

September 19, 2023 | Statements

As leaders of one of the largest private-sector unions in North America, we condemn the attacks that are happening on human rights across the country, targeting gender-diverse and queer youth, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, education workers and allies. 2SLGBTQIA+ peoples, education workers, school boards, labour leaders and activists and others are among those who […]

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USW Local 1998 celebrates 25 years as the USW’s first local union in university sector

August 18, 2023 | News Articles

In 2023, United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1998 celebrated 25 years as a chartered Steelworkers local union. There are over 10,000 members who work at the University of Toronto, Victoria University, University of St. Michael’s College and University of Toronto Schools and Local 1998 is one of the union’s largest local unions.

National Truth and Reconciliation Day: September 30

August 15, 2023 | News Articles

Show your support for September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Orange Shirt Day – by ordering USW orange T-shirts for your local union. The day honours the Indigenous children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities that were and continue to be […]

Prison sentence for workplace death sends message to all employers: United Steelworkers

September 12, 2023 | Media Releases

Three-year prison sentence in young worker’s death is a message to all Canadian employers.

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There’s no denying it: Indigenous children suffered and died at residential schools

September 22, 2023 | Statements

USW directors’ statement for September 30, National Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation The United Steelworkers union (USW) is committed to working for reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. We know there can be no reconciliation without acknowledging the truth of what happened at residential schools. Between the late 1800s and 1996, more […]

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Metro Vancouver Rogers workers vote 99.6% in favour of strike action

September 22, 2023 | Media Releases

Members of United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944 have sent a strong message to Rogers Communications, formerly Shaw Communications, and the Trudeau government, voting 99.6% in favour of going on strike. Members voted to give their bargaining committee the right to call for job action, up to and including a strike. “It is extremely disappointing […]

Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $20,000 to support disaster victims in North Africa

September 21, 2023 | Media Releases

“As survivors and families now look at rebuilding their lives, we must do what we can to assist global humanitarian efforts to support them.”

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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, LGBTQ2SIA+ and/or living with a disability.

Health & Safety

Defending members, negotiating safer and healthier working conditions and lobbying for better regulations and standards.

Environment

Protecting the environment and promoting innovation to drive the creation of good union jobs and a sustainable economy.

Political action

Fighting for protections, fair wages and pensions, healthy workplaces, job creation, better trade, social programs and more.

Young Workers

Inspiring and educating young workers through mentoring, leadership development, and union and community activism.

Women's Rights

Demanding equality, we fight for pay equity, combat harassment, and offer training and development to women.

USW Cares

Supporting workers, their families and neighbours through community activism—across Canada and around the world.

SOAR

The Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) is a voice for USW retirees and their families.

Veterans

Resources, camaraderie, and support for United Steelworkers who served or are currently serving.

Global Solidarity

The Steelworker Humanity Fund supports international development projects related to human and workers’ rights and provides emergency humanitarian aid for disasters.

Events

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Ontario Health Coalition’s mass protest to stop the Ford government’s privatization of our public hospitals’ core services

September 25, 2023 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 111 Wellesley St West, Toronto Ontario

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News@6 Live

October 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Virtual event

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2023 District 3 Regional School – Winnipeg

October 18, 2023 at 9:00 AM -
October 20, 2023 at 4:30 PM 275 Broadway, Winnipeg Manitoba

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