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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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OFL, Labour leaders to Doug Ford: destabilizing the province for personal political gain is “reckless and irresponsible”

January 27, 2025 | Media Releases

TORONTO — Over 30 labour leaders from Ontario’s private, public, and trades sectors gathered on Monday, Jan. 27, to demand that Doug Ford immediately establish a tariff taskforce and develop a unified strategy to confront the economic and social impacts of U.S.-imposed tariffs. “Doug Ford’s decision to shut down the legislature—destabilizing the province in favour […]

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United Steelworkers National Director Marty Warren condemns President Trump’s tariffs threat on Canadian exports and jobs

January 21, 2025 | Statements

TORONTO – Marty Warren, National Director for Canada of the United Steelworkers union (USW), today issued the following statement: “President Trump’s renewed threat to impose across-the-board, punitive 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico effective February 1 is a reckless and harmful move that will have devastating consequences for workers, industries and communities across Canada and […]

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Manitoba Steelworkers mourn loss of NDP Minister Nello Altomare

January 16, 2025 | Statements

The United Steelworkers union (USW) joins the people of Manitoba in mourning the loss of Nello Altomare, Manitoba’s Minister of Education and Childhood Learning, who passed away following a courageous battle with cancer. “Nello Altomare was a dedicated public servant and a strong ally to workers and families across Manitoba,” said Scott Lunny, USW Western […]

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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

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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

Submissions
September 25, 2024
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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

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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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