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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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District 6 PAC meeting focuses on political priorities and workers’ voices

December 15, 2025 | News Articles

Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) District 6 Political Action Committee (PAC) met at the District 6 office on Dec. 8 and 9 to review recent political work, discuss key issues affecting workers and plan priorities for 2026. The two-day meeting included debriefs from recent lobbying efforts at the provincial and federal levels, regional […]

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Steelworkers condemn Algoma’s heartless holiday job cuts

December 4, 2025 | Media Releases

SAULT STE. MARIE – Algoma Steel’s devastating announcement of more than 1,000 layoffs will hit workers and Sault Ste. Marie hard on the eve of the holiday season. Not only will this hurt the community, it also is an embarrassment for the federal government, which has supported Algoma during a difficult trade war and transition […]

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The USW endorses Rob Ashton for NDP leader

December 2, 2025 | Media Releases

Rob Ashton is the candidate best positioned to win over working people and rebuild the NDP as a party rooted in the labour movement.

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USW federal budget submission 2025

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

USW Federal Party Comparison – 2025 Election

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

USW 2025 federal election leaflet

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March 28, 2025
USW 2025 federal election leaflet

Ways to get active in the Ontario 2025 election

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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

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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

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June 30, 2022
USW Guide to Benefits During COVID-19

Health and Safety During COVID-19

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June 29, 2022
Health and Safety During COVID-19

Workplace Issues During COVID-19

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Workplace Issues During COVID-19
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