The Steelworkers Humanity Fund

Justice for global garment workers

The women who make our clothes are paid poverty wages in the supply chains of Canadian retailers and fashion brands. The Steelworkers Humanity Fund has released a major report showing that garment workers can barely afford the basic life necessities for their families. Poverty wages are the result of decisions made by Canadian companies and global brands.

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Donate to the Steelworkers Humanity Fund

The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is a registered Canadian Charity funded by USW member contributions. For more than 25 years, The Humanity Fund has supported international development projects, provided emergency humanitarian aid for disasters around the world, supported food banks across Canada and offered an education program for Steelworker members. We accept donations online through the Canada Helps Foundation, or by cheques made out to: Steelworkers Humanity Fund. Suite 800, 234 Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto, ON, M4P 1K7.

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SHF contact

Guillaume Charbonneau
humanityfund@usw.ca
Tel.: 416-544-5944

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