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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Annual Report 2023

October 10, 2024
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In 2023, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) strengthened its global and local solidarity efforts. The 2023 report highlights key initiatives made possible by USW member contributions, including support for partner organizations in Colombia, Brazil, and beyond, with a focus on women workers and worker-to-worker solidarity. Domestically, SHF continued its contributions to food security and social justice, addressing the needs of temporary foreign workers. Additionally, the SHF maintained its efforts to respond to climate-related crises while standing with trade union activists facing harassment and threats worldwide.

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