Women of Steel

The Women of Steel program gives women in our union the tools and skills we need to fight for and achieve equality and take leadership roles in our workplaces and in the USW.

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Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety

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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USW Guide to Women's Committees

This step-by-step guide will help develop and support an active USW network of local, area, regional and district Women’s Committees.

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Resources on domestic violence, harassment, and workplace violence

Bargaining language and other tools to take action against domestic violence, harassment and other forms of violence.

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Taking action on women’s equality

At the largest ever International/ National Women’s Conference in Toronto in 2018, women from right across the union came together to build a bold plan of action to help guide our union and our activism at work and in our communities. 

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National Inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, and two spirit/LGBTQ+ people

Long-time government policies and deeply rooted social beliefs have put Canada’s Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit/LGBTQ+ people at greater risk of violence. USW helped in the call for a National inquiry, because an injury to one is an injury to all, and because Steelworkers and our family members are among the missing and murdered.

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Featured resources

Finding good PPE for women

Misc. Resources
October 18, 2024
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Bargaining Guide for Closing the Gender Wage Gap

Reports • Research & Publications
November 13, 2017
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Equality Agenda: Our Policy on Human Rights

Policy
August 4, 2010
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USW Guide for Women’s Committees

Booklets & Manuals
July 29, 2009
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News

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Local 1944 Women of Steel Raising the Bar to Address Stress, Burnout

September 30, 2021 | News Articles

What began as a response to workers’ concerns regarding bathroom breaks has grown into a far-reaching campaign by USW National Local 1944 to educate, engage, mobilize and support members facing workplace harassment, stress and burnout. In 2020, spurred on by the USW national campaign, Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety, the Local 1944 […]

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Taking Steps Toward Reconciliation at the Bargaining Table

June 14, 2021 | Statements

Ken Neumann’s statement for June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day In June, Steelworkers celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, and the rich history of the many Indigenous Peoples of this land throughout the entire month. We can best honour the contribution of Indigenous Peoples by engaging in reconciliation, learning about and taking action […]

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Got the Shot: Steelworkers happy, relieved to receive COVID-19 vaccines

May 12, 2021 | News Articles

Health-care workers have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. They have borne the brunt of the virus front and centre and have witnessed many tragic moments of this pandemic. Late last year, some collective relief came as we heard news that vaccines to protect against COVID-19 have been approved for use. As vaccinations […]

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Shelter Workers Achieve Fairness in New Agreement – United Steelworkers

May 4, 2021 | Media Releases

BROCKVILLE, Ont. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) has reached a new collective agreement with Leeds and Grenville Interval House, ending a two-week strike. The new agreement was ratified by the members of USW Local 8327 in an online vote on May 3. The 20 workers, all women, are counsellors and frontline staff, providing services […]

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Poster for March 8, International Women’s Day

Misc. Resources
March 7, 2025
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Hygiene facility regulations and requirements by jurisdiction

Policy
December 16, 2024
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The effects of racism and systemic racism on overall health

Misc. Resources
December 3, 2024
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How unions can support members with family responsibilities

Misc. Resources
October 23, 2024
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund update – March 2024

Research & Publications
March 13, 2024
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Pay equity backgrounder

Misc. Resources
December 6, 2023
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Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety: order form

Forms
November 29, 2023
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A Pay Equity toolkit for USW Staff Representatives and Pay Equity Committee members

Booklets & Manuals
September 18, 2023
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