The fight for justice must include reconciliation
As union members, we recognize that workers’ rights and Indigenous rights are interconnected.
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.
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.
Human rights & equity photos
View the Human Rights & Equity photo gallery on Flickr.
Featured resources
D6 LGBTQ2SIA+ Inclusion Tool
July 27, 2022
D6 LGBTQ2SIA+ Inclusion Tool
USW Bargaining Guide for Advancing Indigenous Rights – Revised June 2022
July 20, 2017
USW Bargaining Guide for Advancing Indigenous Rights – Revised June 2022
Equality Agenda: Our Policy on Human Rights
August 4, 2010
Equality Agenda: Our Policy on Human Rights
News
Labour violations, criminal allegations at Canadian-owned mine in Mexico: Steelworkers demand action from Canadian government
TORONTO – An investigative panel appointed under the terms of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) has found that severe violations of human and labour rights occurred at the Canadian-owned Camino Rojo mine in Zacatecas, Mexico. The panel, appointed under terms of CUSMA’s Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), released its findings after investigating a complaint made to […]
Call for members for the D3 Human Rights Committee
Dear local unions leaders and members: Our union has always been strongest when it reflects the full diversity, strength and spirit of workers across Western Canada. That commitment to equality, justice, dignity and respect is not just something we believe in. It’s something we build together. But there’s more to do. Across our workplaces and […]
More resources
United Steelworkers Statement of Principles on Indigenous Issues
May 27, 2026
United Steelworkers Statement of Principles on Indigenous Issues
2026 Calendar of Religious and Special Days
December 1, 2025
2026 Calendar of Religious and Special Days
Poster for March 8, International Women’s Day
March 7, 2025
Poster for March 8, International Women’s Day
Hygiene facility regulations and requirements by jurisdiction
December 16, 2024
Hygiene facility regulations and requirements by jurisdiction
The effects of racism and systemic racism on overall health
December 3, 2024
The effects of racism and systemic racism on overall health
How unions can support members with family responsibilities
October 23, 2024
How unions can support members with family responsibilities
Justice Conference 2024 materials
September 23, 2024
Justice Conference 2024 materials
Building Trust, Becoming Allies: Practical ways for USW local unions to engage with Indigenous members and Indigenous communities
June 14, 2024
Building Trust, Becoming Allies: Practical ways for USW local unions to engage with Indigenous members and Indigenous communities