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Algoma Steel CEO walks away with $6.8 million in wake of 1,000 layoffs and billion-dollar loss

June 17, 2026 | Statements

TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) released the following statement today regarding the disclosure of 2025 executive compensation packages at Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie: In December 2025, mere days before Christmas, Algoma Steel – under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Michael Garcia – announced that more than 1,000 workers at its […]

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District 6 Women of Steel stand together to end period poverty

June 16, 2026 | News Articles

According to recent Canadian research, one in six people who menstruate do not know whether they can afford the products they need for their next period, highlighting the ongoing need for initiatives like Period Promise, a United Way campaign.  Through their annual collection of menstrual hygiene products and essential personal care items, the United Steelworkers […]

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U.S. tariffs: is this the end of a rules-based trade order?

June 15, 2026 | News Articles

The trade war between Canada and the United States continues to rage, raising a broader question: Are we witnessing the end of a trade order based on clear and predictable rules? Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s use of emergency economic powers to impose a series of broad tariffs, reaffirming that […]

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

Pride Night 2026

Pride Night 2026

June 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM #202-9292 200 St, Langley BC
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