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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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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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The USW is politically engaged, because laws and politics have a big impact on our workplaces and our communities, and together we can be a force for positive change. 

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USW condemns attacks on 2SLGBTQIA+ community

September 19, 2023 | Statements

As leaders of one of the largest private-sector unions in North America, we condemn the attacks that are happening on human rights across the country, targeting gender-diverse and queer youth, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, education workers and allies. 2SLGBTQIA+ peoples, education workers, school boards, labour leaders and activists and others are among those who […]

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Steelworkers support No Space for Hate demonstrations

September 19, 2023 | Media Releases

TORONTO – Steelworkers in Toronto and in communities across the country are participating in demonstrations in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and trans and gender-diverse youth on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 9:00 a.m. “We will not tolerate attempts to divide us or roll back the clock on human rights,” said Carolyn Egan, Steelworkers Toronto Area Council […]

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The United Steelworkers union endorses Wab Kinew’s Manitoba NDP

September 11, 2023 | Media Releases

Working people in Manitoba are ready for change. After seven years of cuts and disrespect from the Stefanson-Pallister Progressive Conservatives (PCs), Manitoba workers are demanding better. The United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud to support Wab Kinew and the Manitoba NDP in the Oct. 3 provincial election. The Manitoba NDP is the only party with […]

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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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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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The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) info

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June 29, 2022
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Federal Work Refusal Process

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June 29, 2022
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COVID-19 and Recent Legislation on Leaves of Absence

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Employment Insurance Work-Sharing Program

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