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The United Steelworkers union (USW) is the largest private-sector union in North America, with more than 225,000 members in Canada, and 850,000 members in North America in nearly every economic sector.
USW Publications
Want to learn more about how your union is working for you? Check out new and archived USW publications, including USW@Work, District newsletters and more.
Find new ways of getting involved
Want to find a way to get involved in your union? Check out the issues USW is engaging in, from health and safety to legislative action and Women of Steel and social justice issues.
Union Savings
Did you know your USW membership entitles you to discounts on wireless, car rentals, movie tickets, car insurance and more? Visit the Union Savings website to view current discounts and programs.
USW Canada
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USW: Trump’s 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum are a direct attack on Canadian jobs – Ottawa must act now
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on both steel and aluminum to 50% is a devastating blow to Canada’s industries an... —
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $20,000 to support wildfire relief efforts in Manitoba
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to support people and communities evacuated due to the recent wildfires in Manitoba. Yesterday, the Manitoba government declared a pr... —
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Throne Speech falls short on worker commitments
With workers facing rising costs, economic uncertainty and U.S. trade aggression, the federal government must ensure workers are central to every decision. The post Throne Speech falls short on worker... —
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Spring School 2025: Learning, leadership and labour solidarity in sunny Collingwood
From May 11 to 16, USW District 6 members gathered in Collingwood, Ont., for Spring School 2025 – an annual week of union education and skills development. Hosted at Steelworkers Hotel, Living Water R... —
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Another road traffic control worker killed on the job – how many deaths will it take for the minister to act?
MONTREAL – A road traffic control worker was killed on the job this morning in Saint-Jérôme. United Steelworkers/Syndicat des Métallos Local 9005, which represents road traffic control workers across... —