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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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Steelworkers demand action from new cabinet on jobs, industry, trade and union rights

May 13, 2025 | Media Releases

TORONTO – As Canada’s new federal Cabinet is sworn in today, the United Steelworkers union (USW) is congratulating incoming ministers and calling for urgent action to meet the expectations of Canadians workers. “With the trade war escalating and workers facing mounting uncertainty, this Cabinet has a critical responsibility to deliver results,” said Marty Warren, USW […]

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Solidarity without borders: USW District 6 Director Kevon Stewart joins Los Mineros for historic march in Lazaro Cardenas

May 7, 2025 | News Articles

This spring, USW District 6 Director Kevon Stewart travelled to Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico, to participate in the 19th annual remembrance march with Los Mineros, the National Union of Mine, Steel, and Allied Workers of the Mexican Republic. What Stewart witnessed was a powerful reminder of the urgent need for international labour solidarity – and the […]

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United Steelworkers union congratulates Canada’s new Prime Minister, reaffirms urgent priorities for workers

April 29, 2025 | Media Releases

TORONTO – Marty Warren, Canadian National Director of the United Steelworkers union (USW), today issued the following statement: “On behalf of the 225,000 members of the United Steelworkers union across Canada, we extend our congratulations to Mark Carney on being elected as the next Prime Minister of Canada. Workers across this country are looking for […]

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USW Federal Party Comparison – 2025 Election

USW Federal Party Comparison – 2025 Election

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April 24, 2025
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SHF 2025 federal election leaflet

USW 2025 federal election leaflet

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March 28, 2025
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Ways to get active in the Ontario 2025 election

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January 29, 2025
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USW submission to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) for the consultation on potential new measures to advance and defend Canada’s economic security interests

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September 25, 2024
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USW Guide to Benefits During COVID-19

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June 30, 2022
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Health and Safety During COVID-19

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June 29, 2022
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Workplace Issues During COVID-19

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June 29, 2022
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Procedure for a Work Refusal

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June 29, 2022
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