Creating equity

Changes in the workforce have demanded that unions remain representative and responsive. By applying the principles of equality, justice, dignity and respect within the union, the United Steelworkers has promoted human rights since its beginning. Steelworkers understand that everyone is entitled to the same rights and freedoms, regardless of race, religion, gender, age or sexual orientation.

Equity for Indigenous people Equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ Disability Rights Women of Steel Anti-Harassment and Anti-Violence Policies and Programs Accessibility Checklist for USW Local Union Events Report of the USW Task Force on Increasing Accessibility at Union Events

Human Rights Committee Guide

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Calendar of religious and special days

Use this calendar to recognize special holidays of many faiths and plan local union meetings and events so that all members may attend.

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Human rights & equity photos

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Featured resources

D6 LGBTQ2SIA+ Inclusion Tool

July 27, 2022
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USW Bargaining Guide for Advancing Indigenous Rights – Revised June 2022

Booklets & Manuals • Reports • Research & Publications
July 20, 2017
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Equality Agenda: Our Policy on Human Rights

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August 4, 2010
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News

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Kwa Umoja We Rise: Steelworkers attend ILGA World Conference

January 13, 2025 | News Articles

Four Steelworkers proudly participated in the 31st  ILGA World Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa, this past November. The delegation included Dexter Hunlin from Local 6673 in District 3, Tomy Hyacinthe Bezeau-Héroux from Local 7401 in District 5, Mayson Fulk from Local 2699 in District 6 and USW staff representative Brett Barden. This year’s […]

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Mexican workers assaulted and sent death threats for unionizing at Canadian-owned mine

November 5, 2024 | Media Releases

OTTAWA, November 5, 2024 – Canadian labour leaders are calling for immediate action from the Canadian and Mexican governments to protect workers at a Canadian-owned mine in Mexico who have been assaulted and received death threats after they joined an independent union. The Mexican government has formally recognized the independent miners’ union, Los Mineros, as […]

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Hygiene facility regulations and requirements by jurisdiction

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December 16, 2024
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The effects of racism and systemic racism on overall health

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December 3, 2024
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How unions can support members with family responsibilities

Misc. Resources
October 23, 2024
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Justice Conference 2024 materials

Booklets & Manuals
September 23, 2024
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Building Trust, Becoming Allies: Practical ways for USW local unions to engage with Indigenous members and Indigenous communities

June 14, 2024
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2SLGBTQIA+ glossary: list of definitions 

Research & Publications
April 23, 2024
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Report of the USW Task Force on Increasing Accessibility at Union Events

Booklets & Manuals
April 23, 2024
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Accessibility Checklist for USW Local Union Events

April 18, 2024
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