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.
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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.
Draft Letter for Accommodation
Draft Language for Letter of Understanding re: Accommodation Policy and Procedure (based on OHRC, but can be changed for other jurisdictions)
Human Rights & Equity | News »
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Provides $25,000 to Support Communities Affected by Natural Disasters in Haiti
United Steelworkers members respond to emergency needs of victims of Aug. 14 earthquake and Aug. 16 tropical storm in Haiti.
Indigenous Women Take Action Against Violence
Ken Neumann’s statement for October 4, National Day to Commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Solidarity for the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
A Statement from USW District 6 Director Marty Warren.
Living Next Door to Genocide
"The news of the discovery of 751 unmarked graves near that Marieval “school” fills me with profound grief and makes me reflect." – USW National Director Ken Neumann
USW Calls on Federal Government to Crack Down on Anti-Worker Practices by Canadian Mining Companies
The federal government must ensure Canadian companies operating abroad respect human rights and freedom of association as required by the CUSMA.
Quebec Court of Appeal Confirms Equal Pay Principle for Student Workers
Court ruling is a victory for the Steelworkers union’s campaign for student workers’ rights.
Taking Steps Toward Reconciliation at the Bargaining Table
In June, Steelworkers celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, and the rich history of the many Indigenous Peoples of this land throughout the entire month.
USW Denounces Religious Hate Crime in London, Ont., Calls for Action
Steelworkers express our grief and send condolences to the family of those who died, and best wishes for the young survivor. We call on governments at all levels to strengthen laws related to race and religious hatred.