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.

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.

2023

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 2021

Booklets & Manuals • Reports • Research & Publications
July 20, 2017
Click to view USW Bargaining Guide for Advancing Indigenous Rights – Revised June 2021

USW Guide for Women’s Committees

Booklets & Manuals
July 29, 2009
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News

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Safety and health for all women is our wish for IWD 2023

March 1, 2023 | Statements

International Women’s Day is a chance to celebrate the significant gains won by generations of women, girls, and female-identifying persons, including in our union. Women of Steel have made important contributions to the union that have made workplaces better for all. We thank Women of Steel for all that they do to make our union […]

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More resources

Image: Poster for March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In the lower third of the poster, there is a layering of silhouettes in different colours including orange, red, purple, blue and green. Below the silhouettes is a blue band with white text: With the union, we have power and solidarity to celebrate diversity and take action to end racism in all of its forms. There is a USW logo in the upper right. At the bottom of the poster: #FightRacism

Poster for March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Misc. Resources
March 21, 2023
Click to view Poster for March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Calendar of Religious and Special Days

Misc. Resources
November 30, 2022
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2021 Survey Results Regarding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Steelworkers

Reports
September 30, 2022
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What is Harassment?

Misc. Resources
July 28, 2022
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Annual Report 2021

Reports • Research & Publications
July 27, 2022
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D6 LGBTQ2SIA+ Inclusion Tool

July 27, 2022
Click to view D6 LGBTQ2SIA+ Inclusion Tool

Steelworkers Humanity Fund 2019 Food Bank Contributions

Misc. Resources
June 30, 2022
Click to view Steelworkers Humanity Fund 2019 Food Bank Contributions

Food Bank Contributions – March 2020

Misc. Resources
June 30, 2022
Click to view Food Bank Contributions – March 2020