LGBTQ2SIA+ Inclusion Tool
A tool with actions and tips that staff representatives and local union leaders can take to increase safety and be allies.
Human Rights & Equity | Resources »
Labour Pride: What Our Unions Have Done for Us
A brief history of the role of LGBTQ2SIA+ workers and their unions in the struggle for legal rights in Canada, from the 1970s to the early 2000s.
USW Transition Handbook
Suggestions, guidelines, and checklists for Steelworkers considering or in gender transition and for the local leaders and staff who need to support them.
USW Bargaining Guide for Advancing Indigenous Rights - Revised June 2021
This guide contains examples of contract language from USW and other collective agreements which aim to advance the rights of Indigenous workers and their communities.
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit/LGBTQ+ People
USW helped in the call for a National inquiry, because an injury to one is an injury to all, and because Steelworkers and our family members are among the missing and murdered.
The Blanket Exercise: Our Shared History as Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Peoples in Canada
The Blanket Exercise builds awareness and understanding of our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
USW and the Truth & Reconciliation Commission
The United Steelworkers supports and endorses the report and recommendations of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Calendar of Religious and Special Days
Use this calendar to recognize special holidays of many faiths and plan local union meetings and events so that all members may attend.
United Steelworkers Statement of Principles on Aboriginal Issues
USW is expanding outreach to members who are First Nations, Inuit and Métis and expanding action on issues of importance to Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Delegates at the 2016 USW NPC adopted this Statement of Principles to guide our union’s work.
Anti-Harassment Policy of the United Steelworkers (The Yellow Sheet)
Steelworkers will not tolerate nor condone behaviour that is likely to undermine the dignity or self-esteem of an individual, or which creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Human Rights & Equity | News »
OP ED: Leader or laggard? Canada at the crossroads of corporate accountability
Canada is facing a major test of its human rights and feminist credentials. Will the government put effective safeguards in place to ensure Canadian companies proactively respect human rights and the environment abroad?
National Indigenous History Month
The month of June is an important opportunity for Steelworkers and all Canadians to celebrate and to learn about the cultural diversity and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and better understand our own colonial legacy.
Happy Pride!
Our members' activism is what we need to continue building a strong, diverse and inclusive union.
Celebrate Pride Month by increasing inclusion of LGBTQ2SIA+ Steelworkers
In June, Steelworkers celebrate and support the expansion of rights based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
3rd National Gathering of Indigenous Steelworkers
Message from National Director Marty Warren calling for registrations for the third National Gathering for Indigenous Steelworkers, October 5-6, 2022 at the historic Machine Shop building in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.
Ken Neumann honoured with prestigious Sefton-Williams Award
Award recognizes Ken Neumann’s legacy as one of Canada’s pre-eminent labour leaders and as a pioneer in building global labour solidarity.
Asian Heritage Month 2022
In May each year, Steelworkers join with communities celebrating Asian Heritage Month.
Making global supply chains safe for workers: Nine years after the Rana Plaza collapse
April 24th marks the anniversary of one of the world’s worst and avoidable industrial accidents. Rana Plaza, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was home to garment factories supplying international garment brands.