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 […]
More resources
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Update – March 2022
April 20, 2022
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Update – March 2022
SHF Update – December 2021
January 14, 2022
SHF Update – December 2021
Anti-Harassment Policy of the United Steelworkers (The Yellow Sheet)
January 1, 2022
Anti-Harassment Policy of the United Steelworkers (The Yellow Sheet)
USW@Work – December 2021
December 13, 2021
USW@Work – December 2021
D3 Unite – December 2021
December 6, 2021
D3 Unite – December 2021
D3 Unite – November 2021
November 1, 2021
D3 Unite – November 2021
D3 Unite – October 2021
October 1, 2021
D3 Unite – October 2021
Labour Pride: What Our Unions Have Done for Us (FR)
August 12, 2021
Labour Pride: What Our Unions Have Done for Us (FR)