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Raising the bar on women’s health and safety

Most workplaces and safety equipment have been designed to suit male workers. When we take women into account, we make workplaces safer. Steelworkers pride ourselves on being the health and safety union. Women of Steel are pointing to hazards and health issues they face as women workers. Let’s make women’s health and safety issues a priority for action!

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Women of Steel Conference builds power, connection and a “New Era” of leadership

April 8, 2026 | News Articles

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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Canada’s industrial future depends on action today

April 7, 2026 | Statements

The following statement was released jointly today by Canada’s two largest industrial unions, Unifor and the United Steelworkers: U.S. sector-based tariffs (“section 232 tariffs”) have hit Canadian manufacturing workers and businesses hard, impacting families and entire communities. Many Canadian steel mills, auto plants, wood product facilities and aluminum fabricators have slowed or shuttered production, leaving […]

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Steelworkers union enlightens space agencies on labour conditions behind Artemis II moon mission’s maple syrup

April 2, 2026 | Media Releases

PLESSISVILLE, Que. – As the Artemis II space mission brings Quebec maple syrup to the moon, the workers who produce the world-renowned product are alerting the Canadian and American space agencies of the less-than-ideal labour conditions they endure. The maple syrup products being enjoyed by the Artemis II astronauts during their 10-day moon mission is […]

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USW federal budget submission 2025

Submissions
July 31, 2025
USW federal budget submission 2025
USW Federal Party Comparison – 2025 Election

USW Federal Party Comparison – 2025 Election

Misc. Resources
April 24, 2025
USW Federal Party Comparison – 2025 Election
SHF 2025 federal election leaflet

USW 2025 federal election leaflet

Misc. Resources
March 28, 2025
USW 2025 federal election leaflet

Ways to get active in the Ontario 2025 election

Misc. Resources
January 29, 2025
Ways to get active in the Ontario 2025 election

USW submission to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) for the consultation on potential new measures to advance and defend Canada’s economic security interests

Submissions
September 25, 2024
USW submission to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) for the consultation on potential new measures to advance and defend Canada’s economic security interests

USW Guide to Benefits During COVID-19

Booklets & Manuals • Reports • Research & Publications
June 30, 2022
USW Guide to Benefits During COVID-19

Health and Safety During COVID-19

Reports • Research & Publications
June 29, 2022
Health and Safety During COVID-19

Workplace Issues During COVID-19

Booklets & Manuals • Reports • Research & Publications
June 29, 2022
Workplace Issues During COVID-19