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USW advocates for putting working people at the centre of policies about the climate crisis, working alongside local Indigenous communities and those most affected to create solutions.

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“We’re not alone in this”: Women of Steel Raise the Bar for mental health and solidarity

May 6, 2025 | News Articles

On a chilly February afternoon at the University of Guelph, 47 Women of Steel gathered not just for lunch but for connection, reflection and solidarity. Over plates of chicken Caesar salad and warm conversation, stories were shared, laughter echoed and for many, something powerful clicked: we are not alone in this. Hosted by USW Local […]

“We’re not alone in this”: Women of Steel Raise the Bar for mental health and solidarity
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More action needed to back up federal Sustainable Jobs Plan

June 15, 2023 | Media Releases

In response to the federal government’s release of its Sustainable Jobs Plan legislation (Bill C-50), Marty Warren, National Director of the United Steelworkers union (USW), made the following statement: “Overall, there is a lot for workers to celebrate in the government’s new Sustainable Jobs Plan outlined in this bill, but too many questions still need […]

More action needed to back up federal Sustainable Jobs Plan

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