Our Union
We are the United Steelworkers union (USW) – North America’s largest industrial union. Here in Canada, we are 225,000 members strong, with 850,000 members and retirees across Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean. Our union proudly represents workers in a wide variety of industries including steel, security, health care, post-secondary education, mining and metals, forestry, rubber, transportation, manufacturing and more.
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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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All In on Solidarity: United Steelworkers International union united against Trump tariffs
LAS VEGAS, NV –Canadian Steelworkers joined thousands of delegates from across the United States and the Caribbean at the 2025 United Steelworkers union (USW) International Convention where a strong a... —
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USW applauds Premier Eby and B.C. government support for forestry workers impacted by unfair U.S. softwood lumber tariffs
“Premier’s Eby’s approach in pressing the federal government in Ottawa for worker supports is key in helping our members get through this uncertain time.” The post USW applauds Premier Eby and B.C. go... —
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United Steelworkers, Canadian Labour Congress oppose bad treatment of Telus workers in Turkey
Workers formed a union and received official recognition from the Turkish government last August, but Telus Digital and Telus have refused to recognize the workers’ union. The post United Steelworkers... —
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $20,000 in response to humanitarian emergency caused by earthquake in Myanmar
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is donating $20,000 to Oxfam-Québec to support its appeal for the humanitarian emergency following the recent earthquake in Myanmar. Last week, a 7.7-magnitude... —
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United Steelworkers International Convention to include 3,000 union members, allies
TORONTO – Nearly 3,000 members and allies of the United Steelworkers union (USW) from across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean, will meet next week in Las Vegas to chart the future of t... —