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Six men wearing yellow shirts striped with high-visibility sashes stand between two trucks, holding posters that say "USW Local 14241 on strike" and "Passionate philantropist? But can't give workers a fair contract?" Next to the last message is the smiling headshot of a man wearing square glasses.

Nearly two months on strike, Salit Steel workers remain united

August 13, 2026 | News Articles

Nearly two months after members of USW Local 14241-01 walked off the job at Salit Steel in Niagara Falls, workers remain united in their fight for a fair collective agreement. For Unit Chair Dan Plett, the past several weeks have brought uncertainty and stress, but they have also demonstrated the membership’s determination. “We just want […]

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USW Local 1998 members rally to support their bargaining committee

August 10, 2026 | News Articles

Hundreds of USW Local 1998 members rallied across the University of Toronto’s three campuses to call on the university administration to respect their voices through the collective bargaining process. Approximately 500 members attended the St. George campus rally, with another 70 gathering at the university’s Mississauga campus and another 35 at the Scarborough campus. Members […]

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Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $20,000 for wildfire relief in Northwestern Ontario

July 24, 2026 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to support people and communities evacuated by recent wildfires in northwestern Ontario, as well as future wildfire relief efforts across Canada. This year’s wildfire season has forced more than a dozen communities to evacuate in recent days, including 10 First Nations communities across northern Ontario. […]

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United Steelworkers Statement of Principles on Indigenous Issues

Policy
May 27, 2026
United Steelworkers Statement of Principles on Indigenous Issues

Pride participation: the importance of local union involvement in Pride parades, festivals and events

April 23, 2025
Pride participation: the importance of local union involvement in Pride parades, festivals and events
Poster with text: March 8, International Women's Day for ALL women and girls.

Poster for March 8, International Women’s Day

Misc. Resources
March 7, 2025
Poster for March 8, International Women’s Day

USW@Work – Winter 2024

Research & Publications
February 4, 2025
USW@Work – Winter 2024

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