Steelworkers Humanity Fund partners with USW locals in response to humanitarian crisis in Cuba
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund matched monies raised from the basketball tournament, resulting in $15,950 in relief funds for Cuba.
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
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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
Quebec Steelworkers win key legal challenges of Rio Tinto policies
USW Local 9344, representing mining and transportation workers at Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company (IOC) operations in Quebec’s North Shore region, recently won key legal challenges of company policies on medical leave and workplace favouritism. One of the Local 9344 victories appears to have set legal precedent, with a recent decision by the Superior Court […]
Women of Steel Conference builds power, connection and a “New Era” of leadership
More than 850 activists from across Canada and the United States gathered in Toronto for the United Steelworkers National and International Women of Steel Conference – a space defined by learning, solidarity and a renewed commitment to building power across the labour movement. From the moment delegates arrived, the energy was clear: this was more […]
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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