Staying educated

Union education

Steelworkers help members gain skills, confidence and a sense of belonging. We train members in health and safety, collective bargaining, workers' compensation, leadership and other skills members need to protect their rights.

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Facilitator resources

Member-facilitators are essential to USW’s education program. To support your on-going development as union educators, in this section you’ll find tools for good facilitation, thought-provoking videos and articles, and USW course materials.

Facilitation Skills During the Pandemic Tools Thought-Provokers USW Course Materials

Family & Community Education Fund

The FCEF was created in 1989 with a mandate to provide educational programming aimed at Steelworker families, new and young activists, and our community partners. Contributing locals can apply for FCEF funding to host their own projects.

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USW scholarships

Members and their families are eligible for scholarships and paid internships. You can apply for both Canada-wide opportunities and the District awards. Don’t miss your opportunity to apply for Steelworker Scholarships. Fill out your forms today.

USW Post Secondary Scholarships USW Indigenous Scholarships The David Ellis Scholarship Leadership Development Scholarship Program Rudychuk Scholarship Placement Program Labour College of Canada Scholarships Westray Post-Secondary Scholarship (District 6 only)

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Summer internships – Steelworker Summer

Steelworker Summer is a program of PAID Internships are open to young adults, 17-25 years of age, who are children or grandchildren of members or retired members of the United Steelworkers and actively enrolled in school.