NEW: Poster – The effects of racism and systemic racism on overall health
Download our poster to bring awareness to the effects of racism on the overall health of Black and racialized workers. Put it up at work, around the union hall or office, on the union bulletin board and more.
Learn moreWATCH: Solidarity in action – Building anti-racist workplaces and union spaces
USW Local 2009’s Kassandra Cordero speaks at the 2024 Justice Conference on how we can show solidarity and allyship to Black and racialized people when our workplaces and union spaces are actively anti-racist.
WATCH NOWAllyship postcards
Order our postcards and share them with USW members and the public. They are available in English and French.
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Human Rights Committee Guide
Did you know? The USW International Constitution calls for every USW local union to set up a Human Rights/Civil Rights Committee. Download the guide to learn how to form a committee in your local unions or how to get involved in one.
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Being an ally and working for more racial justice
Being an ally is a verb, not a noun. The workshop, Working for more racial justice, invites those who do not identify as Black or racialized to learn what can be done in workplaces and local unions, to support Black and racialized Steelworkers in a respectful, welcoming way.
This document is the participant manual of the workshop that has been delivered at conferences and events.
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Introduction to anti-racism
Our good intentions and our desire not to harm others can be hampered by our lack of knowledge and simple skills. The workshop, Introduction to anti-racism, helps participants gain a better understanding of some of the key terms used in anti-racism work, as well as learning about how our unconscious biases work and how that affects common misconceptions about Black and racialized people.
This document is the participant manual of the workshop that has been delivered at conferences and events.
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