Directors’ statement for truth and reconciliation
The USW encourages all Steelworkers to attend events held nationwide, learn more about past injustices and commit to combatting injustices that last into the present.
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
Reminder – Register today for the Racial Justice Summit in Langley, B.C.
The USW National Anti-Racism Committee is hosting the first Racial Justice Summit, an educational event on October 14-15, 2026, in Langley, B.C. This event is part of the committee’s work to promote racial justice education for Steelworkers members. District 3 members assigned to the committee are leading the way in organizing this educational event to […]
Steelworkers join Canadian and Mexican unions in calling for improved labour rights protections in trade negotiations between Mexico, Canada and U.S.
Unions and labour activists from across Canada, Mexico and the United States are united in their demand that stronger protections for workers’ rights must be included in any new trade deal negotiated between the governments. Multinational corporations continue to pit workers against each other in a race to the bottom across the three countries. Pro-employer […]
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2SLGBTQIA+ glossary: list of definitions
April 23, 2024
2SLGBTQIA+ glossary: list of definitions
Report of the USW Task Force on Increasing Accessibility at Union Events
April 23, 2024
Report of the USW Task Force on Increasing Accessibility at Union Events
Accessibility Checklist for USW Local Union Events
April 18, 2024
Accessibility Checklist for USW Local Union Events
Steelworkers Humanity Fund update – March 2024
March 13, 2024
Steelworkers Humanity Fund update – March 2024
Supporting good mental health: Practical steps for USW local unions
January 15, 2024
Supporting good mental health: Practical steps for USW local unions
Calendar of Religious and Special Days
December 12, 2023
Calendar of Religious and Special Days
Pay equity backgrounder
December 6, 2023
Pay equity backgrounder
Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety: order form
November 29, 2023
Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety: order form