Leaders of the United Steelworkers union (USW) released the following statement today, on the 34th anniversary of the Westray Disaster of May 9, 1992: Thirty-four years ago today, at 5:18 a.m., 26 coal miners were killed in a horrific underground explosion at the Westray Mine in Pictou County, N.S. Only 15 bodies were recovered, the […]
Proud to support 2SLGBTQIA+, Steelworkers are actively working for equality in the workplace, at the bargaining table and in our communities. Steelworkers are helping to raise understanding and respect for the diversity and differences that make us strong, proud and, indeed, Everybody’s Union.
We are a part of a growing movement of Starbucks workers across Canada who are organizing with the United Steelworkers union (USW) to create fairer, safer, and more equitable workplaces.
Workers at Western Forest Products Value-Added Division (WFP VAD) in Chemainus, B.C., have joined the United Steelworkers union (USW). The successful union organizing campaign was driven by a desire for better representation and a stronger voice on the job with a union that will fight for improvements that forestry workers need and deserve. The workers at […]
The message outside of Queen’s Park last week was loud and clear: public health care is worth fighting for. Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) District 6 joined thousands of workers, activists, community members and allies at a rally organized by the Ontario Health Coalition to push back against growing privatization in Ontario’s health-care system. […]
The United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud to welcome workers at Wiidookodaadiwin Services into the union following a successful organizing campaign that brought together front-line support workers seeking a stronger voice at work and greater protections on the job. Wiidookodaadiwin Services is an Indigenous-owned and operated organization providing full-time housing and support to young adults […]
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.
