Courses

We offer courses in six main areas:
• Stewards
• Protecting Health, Safety and the Environment
• Developing Diverse Leadership
• Bargaining to Win
• Equality at Work
• Organizing and Mobilizing

Details on upcoming courses and how to register are listed based on where you live and work.

Scholarships

The USW offers a number of scholarships for high school students, post-secondary students and Steelworker members.

USW Family and 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.

Family Education Day

USW Family Education Day is a program that provides funding for locals to bring together USW members, their families and allies in the social justice movement for a day of education, culture and networking.  

Summer Internships – Steelworker Summer

lworker 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.

Featured resources

Stewards in Action forms

Forms
July 8, 2016
Stewards in Action forms

Stewards in Action – tips, checklists and other helpful materials

Misc. Resources
July 8, 2016
Stewards in Action – tips, checklists and other helpful materials

News

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District 6 Women of Steel stand together to end period poverty

June 16, 2026 | News Articles

According to recent Canadian research, one in six people who menstruate do not know whether they can afford the products they need for their next period, highlighting the ongoing need for initiatives like Period Promise, a United Way campaign.  Through their annual collection of menstrual hygiene products and essential personal care items, the United Steelworkers […]

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USW Local 5795 invests in community by keeping Family Day tradition alive

June 11, 2026 | News Articles

For United Steelworkers Local 5795, supporting members means supporting the communities they call home. This summer, the local is demonstrating that commitment by ensuring Labrador City’s annual Family Day celebration, taking place on August 22, continues, providing families with an opportunity to come together, create memories and celebrate their community. After cuts were made to […]

D3 School 2026

2026 District 3 School – Registration OPEN 

May 21, 2026 | District 3 memo

Please be advised that the District School has been scheduled this year for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 at St. Eugene Resort in Cranbrook, BC. St. Eugene is proudly reclaimed and owned by the Ktunaxa Nation. The following courses will be offered this year: The cost for each delegate this year is […]

National events

District events

USW District 3 Logo

District 3 School 2026

September 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM -
September 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
7777 Mission Road, Cranbrook BC

More resources

USW District 3 Logo

District 3 Mentorship, Opportunities & Union Leadership Development program (M.O.U.L.D.) 

Forms
May 7, 2025
District 3 Mentorship, Opportunities & Union Leadership Development program (M.O.U.L.D.) 
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The effects of racism and systemic racism on overall health

Misc. Resources
December 3, 2024
The effects of racism and systemic racism on overall health

Application for project funding

Forms
May 8, 2024
Application for project funding

USW Indigenous post-secondary scholarship 2024 – Application form

Forms
April 5, 2024
USW Indigenous post-secondary scholarship 2024 – Application form

United Steelworkers post-secondary scholarship 2024 – Application form

Forms
April 3, 2024
United Steelworkers post-secondary scholarship 2024 – Application form

2021 Survey Results Regarding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Steelworkers

Reports
September 30, 2022
2021 Survey Results Regarding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Steelworkers

Details about the Rudychuk Scholarship Placement Program

Misc. Resources
June 30, 2022
Details about the Rudychuk Scholarship Placement Program

Facilitating Meetings

Booklets & Manuals • Research & Publications
June 30, 2022
Facilitating Meetings