Stop the Killing
No more workplace deaths.
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Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety
Most workplaces and safety equipment have been designed to suit male workers. When we take women into account, we make workplaces safer.
Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety
Corporate Criminal Liability 2004-2024
A review of legal cases since the enactment of the Westray amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada.
Learn MoreDay of Mourning merchandise order form
Day of Mourning is approaching! Don’t forget to order your merchandise.
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Emergency Response Team (ERT)
The ERT offers caring and compassionate support to USW members, families and co-workers dealing with a workplace tragedy.
LEARN MORENew Worker Awareness program
The United Steelworkers is the health and safety union. Many workplace injuries and illnesses happen because a worker is new to a job and unaware of the hazards. Most injuries happen to new workers in their first three months on the job. Help new and young workers by sharing your knowledge and experience.
LEARN MOREThe David Ellis Scholarship
Every year in Canada, 30 young workers are killed on the job. Another 40,000 are injured, many of them seriously.
The David Ellis Scholarship is a health and safety scholarship award available to children and grandchildren of any Steelworker member. Each year, District 3 Director Scott Lunny, District 6 Director Kevon Stewart and District 5 Director Dominic Lemieux are offering three scholarships of $1000 in each Canadian USW district to help selected high school students continue their education at university, college or another educational institution. The David Ellis Scholarship is part of the New Worker Awareness Program.
LEARN MOREApril 28th, National Day of Mourning
Every year on April 28th, the National Day of Mourning, your local unions in regions across Canada honour and remember all workers who have been killed or critically injured while on the job, including workers who have died from an occupational disease.
Day of Mourning Message from the United Steelworkers Canadian Directors
2021 National Day of Mourning Posters
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Health, Safety & the Environment photos
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VIEW PHOTOSFeatured resources
Finding good PPE for women
October 18, 2024
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Report of the USW Task Force on Increasing Accessibility at Union Events
April 23, 2024
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Accessibility Checklist for USW Local Union Events
April 18, 2024
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News
Standing together: How the Injured Workers Assistance Program embodies the spirit of labour and solidarity
In the labour movement, solidarity isn’t just a slogan – it’s a lifeline. For injured workers across District 6, the United Steelworkers’ Injured Workers Assistance Program (IWAP) is the embodiment of that lifeline. Launched in 2009 as a formal district-wide initiative, IWAP was built from the ground up by union members who saw the urgent […]
Videos
All in on health and safety – Westray video from 2025 International Convention When workers die on the job, families are shattered and communities are forever changed. This powerful video shares real stories of loss, love and the urgent need to hold employers accountable through the Westray Law. Short documentaries Hear from the families directly […]
USW calls for stronger enforcement of Westray Law on 33rd anniversary of deadly explosion
It has been 21 years since the Code was amended to deter reckless disregard that puts profits before people.
National events
Justice Conference 2024
3, Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau Quebec
2024 International USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
USW National Women’s Conference
690 Rene-Levesque Blvd East, Quebec City QCDistrict events
Justice Conference 2024
3, Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau Quebec
2024 International USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
USW National Women’s Conference
690 Rene-Levesque Blvd East, Quebec City QCMore resources
Supporting good mental health: Practical steps for USW local unions
January 15, 2024
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Mental health line 988
December 12, 2023
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2021 Survey Results Regarding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Steelworkers
September 30, 2022
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What is Harassment?
July 28, 2022
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Federal Government Response to COVID-19
June 30, 2022
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USW Guide to Benefits During COVID-19
June 30, 2022
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Health and Safety During COVID-19
June 29, 2022
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Day of Mourning and COVID-19
June 29, 2022
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