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Wage gains, retiree benefits highlight Port Colborne Steelworkers’ contract at Vale

June 5, 2026 | Media Releases

PORT COLBORNE, Ont. – Major wage increases and the restoration of retiree health-care benefits are among the highlights of a new contract ratified by United Steelworkers (USW) union members working at the Vale Base Meals refinery in Port Colborne. The five-year collective agreement, covering more than 100 members of USW Local 6200 at the Vale […]

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Tariff rate quota extension welcomed, further action needed to protect steel sector jobs

June 5, 2026 | Statements

Marty Warren, United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director, released the following statement today in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement regarding tariff rate quotas on steel imports:  “The federal government’s announcement of a one-year renewal of the tariff rate quota (TRQ) framework, which was set to expire on June 27, 2026, is welcome news […]

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Steelworkers welcome federal forest sector report, call for swift action to protect workers and communities

June 5, 2026 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the release of the Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force report by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, and says governments must move quickly to turn its recommendations into concrete action for workers, communities and Canada’s forest industry. The report sets out a path […]

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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