USW Canada | Unity and Strength for Workers

Justice for global garment workers

The women who make our clothes are paid poverty wages in the supply chains of Canadian retailers and fashion brands. The Steelworkers Humanity Fund has released a major report showing that garment workers can barely afford the basic life necessities for their families. Poverty wages are the result of decisions made by Canadian companies and global brands.

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SHF 2023 highlights

Donate to the Steelworkers Humanity Fund

The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is a registered Canadian Charity funded by USW member contributions. For more than 35 years, The Humanity Fund has supported international development projects, provided emergency humanitarian aid for disasters around the world, supported food banks across Canada and offered an education program for Steelworker members. We accept donations online through the Canada Helps Foundation, or by cheques made out to: Steelworkers Humanity Fund. Suite 800, 234 Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto, ON, M4P 1K7.

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SHF contact

Guillaume Charbonneau
humanityfund@usw.ca
Tel.: 416-544-5944

News

USW stands in support of university workers and public education in Argentina

October 25, 2024 | Statements

The United Steelworkers union in Canada is standing in solidarity with students, teachers, and university workers nationwide in Argentina who are marching and protesting the defunding of public education by the far-right government of its president, Javier Milei. A presidential veto was enacted to defund the budget to support public education and universities across Argentina. Public universities […]

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Emergency relief 2023

October 25, 2024 | News Articles

In the face of natural and human-made disasters, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) has been providing essential assistance such as food, shelter, and healthcare to those in need, both in Canada and across the globe. From earthquakes to hurricanes to wars, USW members from across the country, through their important contributions to the SHF, have […]

Four USW members taking a photo with a food bank representative. The rep is holding a cheque.

Canadian Program

October 24, 2024 | News Articles

Every year, an important part of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund’s (SHF) resources is dedicated to providing grants or support to organizations in Canada, seeking to address issues that very often should not be those of a “developed” country, but unfortunately are. Food insecurity continues to affect a growing number of Canadians who, due to rising […]

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Women/femmes/mujeres working to accelerate change

October 22, 2024 | News Articles

In every corner of the world, women are faced with a gender inequality gap that, according to global indicators, will take 132 years to eliminate. This means that at least five generations of women will continue to face disadvantages and barriers compared to their male counterparts. It is challenging not to feel disheartened at the […]

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