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.
Corporate Criminal Liability 2004-2024
A review of legal cases since the enactment of the Westray amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada.
Learn MoreUSW’s Stop the Killing campaign
Stop the Killing is a campaign to hold corporations and executives criminally accountable for the health and safety of workers. No more workplace deaths.
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 $1,000 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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Mental health resources
Daily life is full of challenges. Sometimes our mental health suffers as a result. But there are ways that our union can support members who are experiencing mental health injuries.
Learn moreHealth, Safety & the Environment photos
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VIEW PHOTOSFeatured resources
Finding good PPE for women
October 18, 2024
Finding good PPE for women
Report of the USW Task Force on Increasing Accessibility at Union Events
April 23, 2024
Report of the USW Task Force on Increasing Accessibility at Union Events
Accessibility Checklist for USW Local Union Events
April 18, 2024
Accessibility Checklist for USW Local Union Events
News
USW welcomes long-overdue combustible dust safety reforms on anniversary of Babine Forest Products explosion
On the anniversary of the Babine Forest Products mill explosion, the United Steelworkers union (USW) is remembering the two workers killed and the more than 20 others injured in the 2012 tragedy, while welcoming long-overdue reforms to British Columbia’s combustible dust safety regulations. Fourteen years ago, two workers went to work at the Babine sawmill […]
Principles for Responsible Mining: United Steelworkers policy statement
The United Steelworkers, the largest mining union in North America and a founding member of the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance, has released a policy statement outlining the union’s principles for responsible mining. Critical minerals and materials are of significant strategic importance for energy, national defence, transportation, communications and other technology. Global demand for these […]
Steelworkers spread holiday cheer with donations across Sault Ste. Marie
As the holiday season approaches, many families in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., are experiencing increased financial pressure and uncertainty. To help support the community during this challenging time, United Steelworkers union (USW) locals have once again come together to provide much-needed assistance to local charities and service organizations. This year, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund is […]
National events
2026 USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference – Save the date
1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Pittsburg PA
Justice Conference 2024
3, Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau Quebec
2024 International USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh PennsylvaniaDistrict events
2026 USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference – Save the date
1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Pittsburg PA
Justice Conference 2024
3, Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau Quebec
2024 International USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh PennsylvaniaMore resources
Health and Safety During COVID-19
June 29, 2022
Health and Safety During COVID-19
Day of Mourning and COVID-19
June 29, 2022
Day of Mourning and COVID-19
COVID-19 and Recent Legislation on Leaves of Absence
June 29, 2022
COVID-19 and Recent Legislation on Leaves of Absence
Covid-19 Health & Safety Complaints and Work Refusals in Ontario: A Letter to the Minister of Labour
June 29, 2022
Covid-19 Health & Safety Complaints and Work Refusals in Ontario: A Letter to the Minister of Labour
Letter to Solicitor General Jones
June 29, 2022
Letter to Solicitor General Jones
Is Your Employer Doing All They Can to Keep You Safe From COVID -19?
June 29, 2022
Is Your Employer Doing All They Can to Keep You Safe From COVID -19?
Open Letter to the Federal Government: Canada Needs Pharmacare Now
June 29, 2022
Open Letter to the Federal Government: Canada Needs Pharmacare Now
New Directive #5 Rules
June 29, 2022
New Directive #5 Rules