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Salit Steel workers reject concession-laden contract offer, strike continues

July 23, 2026 | Media Releases

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 14241-01 have voted to reject a concessionary contract offer from Salit Steel and will remain on strike as they continue their fight for a fair collective agreement. The 46 members at Salit Steel’s Niagara Falls operations have been on strike since June 24. Members rejected […]

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Building worker power across District 6

July 23, 2026 | News Articles

Steelworkers in District 6 consistently show the strength of solidarity – winning victories, supporting each other in tough struggles and building momentum for the future. Our daily work is driven by a simple truth: we are stronger together. This year, we marked 30 years of celebrating Black History Month in the United Steelworkers. The theme, […]

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Listening to each other, understanding each other

July 23, 2026 | News Articles

The impacts of social media and the rise of individualism are becoming increasingly evident in our society. Social media feeds us content designed to provoke reactions. Anger and outrage abound, attention spans get shorter, society grows more fragmented, patience runs thin. We are witnessing an increasing polarization of opinions. All of this is concerning for […]

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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