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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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Alberta NDP leadership race

May 23, 2024 | District 3 memo

To: Alberta Local Unions, Alberta Staff From: Scott Lunny Re: Alberta NDP Leadership Race USW is a strong, proud, and historical affiliate of the New Democratic Party. Leaders of the USWA (including the IWA and TWU, both of which merged to build today’s USW) were there when the party was formed. Our union knows the […]

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Bill 25 and “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement a major step forward: Steelworkers

May 16, 2024 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) District 3 is committed to reconciliation with B.C. First Nations and supports Bill 25, Haida Nation Recognition Amendment Act, 2024. The “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement is a major step forward. “We acknowledge our role in addressing the legacy of colonialism and we support the B.C. government doing the […]

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SHF 2025 federal election leaflet

USW 2025 federal election leaflet

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

Misc. Resources
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

Submissions
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

Booklets & Manuals • Reports • Research & Publications
June 30, 2022
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Health and Safety During COVID-19

Reports • Research & Publications
June 29, 2022
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Workplace Issues During COVID-19

Booklets & Manuals • Reports • Research & Publications
June 29, 2022
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Procedure for a Work Refusal

Misc. Resources
June 29, 2022
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The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) info

Booklets & Manuals • Reports • Research & Publications
June 29, 2022
Click to view The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) info