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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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Tariff rate quota extension welcomed, further action needed to protect steel sector jobs

June 5, 2026 | Statements

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 […]

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Steelworkers join fight to defend public health care

June 3, 2026 | News Articles

The message outside of Queen’s Park last week was loud and clear: public health care is worth fighting for. Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) District 6 joined thousands of workers, activists, community members and allies at a rally organized by the Ontario Health Coalition to push back against growing privatization in Ontario’s health-care system. […]

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Labour violations, criminal allegations at Canadian-owned mine in Mexico: Steelworkers demand action from Canadian government

May 27, 2026 | Media Releases

TORONTO – An investigative panel appointed under the terms of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) has found that severe violations of human and labour rights occurred at the Canadian-owned Camino Rojo mine in Zacatecas, Mexico. The panel, appointed under terms of CUSMA’s Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), released its findings after investigating a complaint made to […]

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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