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Our Union

We are the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union. We’re 850,000 members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, proudly representing workers across a wide variety of industries including atomic, chemical, energy, glass, health care, higher education, mining and metals, oil, paper, rubber and more. 

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Rapid Response News

Rapid Response, our union’s nonpartisan grassroots activist program, provides an opportunity for every USW member to weigh in on legislation concerning labor and work-related issues. By joining together, we encourage government actions that will positively impact our families, contracts and communities. Learn more!

Rapid Response News

Union Plus Benefits

Did you know your USW membership entitles you to discounts on wireless, car rentals, movie tickets, car insurance and more? Visit the Union Plus website to view current discounts and programs.

Union Plus Benefits

Download the USW App

Get USW event info, news alerts and even your union card right on your smart phone with the United Steelworkers app! It’s free and available for both Apple and Android users.

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USW Publications

Want to learn more about your union working for you? Check out new and archived USW publications, including USW@work, sector newsletters and more. 

USW Publications
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What is a Union?

A union is a group of people working together to advance their interests in the workplace through collective action and collective bargaining.

Bargaining Basis

Bargaining Basics

Information on what it means to collectively bargain and how your involvement can help win fair contracts.

The Difference

The Union Difference

Unions allow us to speak with one voice to address the things most important to us on the job and build power for working people.

Know Your Rights

Know Your Rights

Most private sector employees have the right to organize under the National Labor Relations Act.

USW National News

  • Delegates Support Women of Steel, Health Care Workers  

    Delegates passed resolutions on the final day of the USW convention on Thursday committing the union to fighting for its core values and building on the success of its activism and advocacy programs.&... —

  • Locals Honored for Rapid Response Activism 

    The USW’s Rapid Response Department marks its 30th anniversary this year, providing convention delegates with a special opportunity to celebrate a long list of advocacy wins and recognize locals that... —

  • USW PAC Leaders Advance Workers’ Agenda 

    The USW convention’s work to advance a worker-centered legislative and policy agenda culminated Thursday in recognition of districts and locals with the top USW PAC contributions.  Members volunt... —

  • SOAR Members Embrace Essential Role 

    The Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) serves “integral” and “crucial” roles within the USW, convention delegates declared Thursday in passing a resolution seeking to grow the organiz... —

  • USW All In on Health, Safety and Environmental Protections 

    Convention delegates passed a resolution Thursday demanding stronger workplace health, safety and environmental protections, citing rising fatalities, injuries and occupational illnesses.  Across... —

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As USW members, advocacy is at the heart of everything we do. We push for pro-worker policies, and we give back to our communities. We keep each other safe, and we lift up each other’s voices. So whether you’re a seasoned veteran or an emerging activist, there’s a place for you to get more involved.

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