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Steelworkers: Working Forest a step in the right direction, but “there is no time to waste”

August 27, 2026 | Media Releases

BURNABY, B.C. — The United Steelworkers union (USW) says the B.C. government’s proposed Working Forest Landscape Model is a step in the right direction, but with forestry families facing continued closures and curtailments, implementation cannot wait. “Our union and others have called for a clearly defined working forest for decades,” said Scott Lunny, USW Western […]

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2,000 backpacks, one Hamilton community

August 27, 2026 | Media Releases

HAMILTON – The Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council and community partners will bring volunteers together on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, for the annual Operation Backpack packing day. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., volunteers will gather at the United Steelworkers Centre, 1031 Barton Street East, Hamilton, to pack 2,000 backpacks with school supplies for students at 55 elementary […]

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Steelworkers say Canada’s tariff response must keep workers working and strengthen industrial capacity

August 26, 2026 | Media Releases

TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement on the federal government’s announcement of new countermeasures and supports for workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs: “Canada was right to hold the line rather than accept a bad deal. We have said from the beginning: no deal is better […]

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

Events

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District 3 School 2026

September 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM -
September 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
7777 Mission Road, Cranbrook BC
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