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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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Steelworkers on Parliament Hill to advance Indigenous rights

May 7, 2026 | News Articles

Entering the halls of federal government power to meet face-to-face with Members of Parliament and Senators was a bit unnerving, Tammy-Lee Hawkins admits. “I arrived feeling nervous and unsure,” says Tammy-Lee, a member of USW Local 2009 in B.C. who came to Ottawa in mid-April to lobby federal politicians, as part of a delegation of […]

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Steelworkers welcome federal financing announcement, call for complementary measures to protect jobs

May 4, 2026 | Media Releases

TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement of new financing for tariff-impacted businesses: “Today’s announcement is a positive step for companies facing serious pressure from the ongoing U.S. trade war. It matters to workers because these businesses support good jobs across […]

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Canadian Steelworkers play key role in crackdown on unfair trade practices

April 29, 2026 | Media Releases

TORONTO – Critical testimony from Canadian Steelworkers has played a crucial role in a major decision by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) to crack down on foreign dumping of unfairly traded steel into Canada. Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) were key witnesses in a CITT investigation that has resulted in the tribunal […]

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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

Submissions
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

Booklets & Manuals • Reports • Research & Publications
June 30, 2022
USW Guide to Benefits During COVID-19

Health and Safety During COVID-19

Reports • Research & Publications
June 29, 2022
Health and Safety During COVID-19

Workplace Issues During COVID-19

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