For 40 years and counting, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) has been one of the crucial ways that Steelworkers have given themselves to put their solidarity into action for workers and communities in Canada and around the world.
This special 40th anniversary report looks back on four decades of collective action and the people, partnerships, and principles that have shaped the SHF’s work. It highlights the impact of 40 years of initiatives across a wide range of areas, from emergency relief to worker-to-worker solidarity in global supply chains, sustainable development, women’s rights and Canadian programs. Above all, it showcases Steelworkers members’ enduring commitment to social justice.
As we celebrate this milestone, we also look ahead. In a world facing growing inequality, conflict, and climate-related crises, the need for solidarity has never been greater.
Discover the stories, achievements and the lasting impact of 40 years of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund.
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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 […]
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $30,000 to support individuals, families and communities evacuated by recent wildfires in British Columbia. Hot and dry conditions across much of British Columbia have contributed to another difficult wildfire season, forcing thousands of people from their homes and creating uncertainty for many communities. The United Steelworkers […]
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 […]