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.
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Use this calendar to recognize special holidays of many faiths and plan local union meetings and events so that all members may attend.
View the Human Rights & Equity photo gallery on Flickr.
For 40 years and counting, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) has been one of the crucial ways that Steelworkers have given themselves to put their solidarity into action for workers and communities in Canada and around the world. This special 40th anniversary report looks back on four decades of collective action and the people, partnerships, […]
The SHF’s contribution to the Canadian Red Cross will support survivors of the Venezuelan earthquakes through immediate relief, recovery efforts, resilience and preparedness activities for future events in the affected and surrounding areas.
Memo from Director Scott Lunny: I wanted to let everyone know how proud we are to have worked with USW 2009, USW 1944 and the Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) on our first-ever Pride Night last Friday. Over 150 members, friends, and allies registered to attend, and well over 100 folks attended the USW […]
