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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 United Steelworkers union celebrates historic victory as anti-scab legislation receives Royal Assent

June 21, 2024 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union is celebrating a historic victory for workers across Canada, as the anti-scab legislation passed the final stage of the legislative process in the Parliament of Canada, receiving Royal Assent.

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Steelworkers Stand Up for Steel in Ottawa 

June 4, 2024 | News Articles

More than 60 USW national and local union leaders, staff and activists descended on Ottawa for the union’s Stand Up for Steel Conference, June 3 and 4.   The conference’s first day included regional, local union and workplace updates, presentations on union priorities, industrial policy, trade, global trends, trade law and lobbying.  “We can’t overstate […]

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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
Click to view 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
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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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The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) info

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June 29, 2022
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