Celebrating International Women’s Day – March 8, 2026 On March 8, International Women’s Day, and beyond, we celebrate women’s achievements and renew our commitment to advance a feminist and just vision for our unions, our workplaces, our communities and our economy. Thank you to all the Women of Steel within our union. You are leaders, […]
This year’s Black History Month Workshop and Gala brought USW District 6 members together for two powerful days of learning, reflection and celebration under the theme, “Gifted and Black: Celebrating Potential and Promise” – a reminder that leadership, resilience and brilliance already live within our movement. Day 1 opened with welcome remarks from Anita Bryan, […]
When Charleeka Thompson first stepped into union leadership, she quickly understood that not every room was built with her in mind. In her local, she saw leadership that reflected her community – Black leaders who encouraged her to take up space. But in broader spaces, she was often underestimated. As a young Black women serving […]
Though Jean and George Thoms married relatively late in life, they rightfully looked forward to a happy and comfortable retirement together. However, the future they envisioned was shattered by a workplace disease that cut short George’s life. The couple married and lived in Newfoundland and Labrador shortly after George retired from a 35-year career in […]
Members of United Steelworkers Local 6500, in partnership with Vale Base Metals, raised $786,400 for the United Way of Northeastern Ontario through their 43rd annual joint fundraising campaign. The total includes a $350,000 matching contribution from Vale Base Metals and brings the partnership’s cumulative contributions to more than $22 million since 1982, making it the […]
A statement from USW Canada’s Directors on Black History Month 2026 marks the 30th year of celebrating Black History Month in Canada and the USW shares the national theme of “Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations – From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” Each year, Black History Month celebrates the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians. […]
In the summer of 2025, Steelworkers joined a delegation of Canadian union representatives to travel to Mexico for a technical exchange on occupational health and safety with unions from both countries. In Cuernavaca, Mexico, they participated in a three-day workshop with workers who had recently organized their own workplaces to form unions or were in […]
The union is a pillar of support for the communities in which our members live and work. Steelworkers contribute to the community in many ways. Take pride in and be inspired by these recent initiatives. USW 8327 donated T-shirts for tie-dyeing USW Local 8327, an amalgamated local in Eastern Ontario, donated 400 T-shirts for campers […]
SHELLEY SAVOURYTraffic Clerk Marine AtlanticTC Local 1976, Unit 551, District 6Port aux Basques, N.L. What do you do? As part of my job, I get to tell you where to go. I’m a Traffic Clerk for Marine Atlantic, scanning ferry tickets and directing cars and trucks on and off the ferry.There are about 320 members […]
Over the past few months, District 6 members have once again shown the strength, compassion and solidarity that define our union. Losing former International President Leo W. Gerard deeply saddened us. A proud Sudburian and lifelong trade unionist, Leo’s legacy is felt in every corner of our movement. From his early days with Local 6500 […]
At an all-time low in the polls and in the final year of its term, the conservative Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government has turned to attacking the fundamental rights of workers and their unions. Under the guise of “transparency” and “democracy,” the CAQ has passed the “Boulet Act” – part of a corporate agenda that […]
I begin by thanking USW District 3 members and local unions for putting your trust in me for another term as your Director. It’s an honour to do this work on behalf of our 44,000 members and retirees. I’m proud to continue this next chapter under the leadership of our International President-elect, Roxanne Brown. Roxanne […]
The USW’s commitment to support health-care workers who want the security and benefits of union membership led to another organizing success recently when more than 150 retirement home employees in Ajax, Ont., joined the Steelworkers. Staff at the Parkland Ajax facility, who provide daily care and support to seniors and their families, turned to the […]
USW locals are receiving thousands of dollars towards the cost of hosting community events. There are two catches: the locals must contribute to the USW Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) and the project must have an educational component Local 9344 family day This Quebec local organized a family day at Lac des Rapides in […]
Amid Trump’s trade war on Canada’s manufacturing capacity and its workers, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund organized a tour by partner unions from Mexico and Canadian experts to discuss the tariff impacts on workers and the economy. In September, the group visited USW Area Councils and locals, toured factories to meet members and participated in forums […]
The United Steelworkers, the largest mining union in North America and a founding member of the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance, has released a policy statement outlining the union’s principles for responsible mining. Critical minerals and materials are of significant strategic importance for energy, national defence, transportation, communications and other technology. Global demand for these […]
What is mental health? Having good mental health means generally feeling good and being able to cope with everyday life at home and at work. Seeking help for those experiencing mental health issues is challenging for a number of reasons: there is still stigma, people don’t know where to get help, getting help may cost […]
Each year, USW members at hundreds of workplaces across Canada, covering virtually every sector of the economy, negotiate strong collective agreements that protect health and safety and improve wages, benefits and working conditions. Some of these recent settlements include: Local 1-306Whey to go! Dairy workers complete udderly successful negotiations A six-year contract for members who […]