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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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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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News
Steelworkers welcome good news for future of Quebec’s copper industry
MONTREAL – The Syndicat des Métallos/United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes new provincial legislation that will help secure the future of Quebec’s copper industry. The passage of Bill 11 by the Quebec government paves the way for investments at the Horne copper smelter in Rouyn-Noranda, with resource giant Glencore announcing it will now move forward with […]
USW Local 5795 invests in community by keeping Family Day tradition alive
For United Steelworkers Local 5795, supporting members means supporting the communities they call home. This summer, the local is demonstrating that commitment by ensuring Labrador City’s annual Family Day celebration, taking place on August 22, continues, providing families with an opportunity to come together, create memories and celebrate their community. After cuts were made to […]
Tariff rate quota extension welcomed, further action needed to protect steel sector jobs
Marty Warren, United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director, released the following statement today in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement regarding tariff rate quotas on steel imports: “The federal government’s announcement of a one-year renewal of the tariff rate quota (TRQ) framework, which was set to expire on June 27, 2026, is welcome news […]
National events
Steelworker canvass for Kristyn Wong-Tam
655 Dundas St. E., Toronto Ontario
Steelworker canvass for Jill Andrew
1425 Yonge St., Toronto Ontario
More resources
USW federal budget submission 2025
July 31, 2025
USW federal budget submission 2025
USW Federal Party Comparison – 2025 Election
April 24, 2025
USW Federal Party Comparison – 2025 Election
USW 2025 federal election leaflet
March 28, 2025
USW 2025 federal election leaflet
Ways to get active in the Ontario 2025 election
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
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
June 30, 2022
USW Guide to Benefits During COVID-19
Health and Safety During COVID-19
June 29, 2022
Health and Safety During COVID-19
Workplace Issues During COVID-19
June 29, 2022
Workplace Issues During COVID-19