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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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USW Canada
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Result of judicial review further strengthens the need for an empowered CORE to ensure corporate accountability of Canadian companies
As part of a longstanding commitment to improving living and working conditions for Bangladeshi garment workers, the United Steelworkers union (USW) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) jointly file... —
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District 6 PAC meeting focuses on political priorities and workers’ voices
Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) District 6 Political Action Committee (PAC) met at the District 6 office on Dec. 8 and 9 to review recent political work, discuss key issues affecting wo... —
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund update – December 2025
Telecommunications sector workers joining forces to defend their rights at work USW Local 1944 joined a Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) delegation to Izmir, Turkey, in Augus... —
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Steelworkers spread holiday cheer with donations across Sault Ste. Marie
As the holiday season approaches, many families in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., are experiencing increased financial pressure and uncertainty. To help support the community during this challenging time, Un... —
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A transformative leader and giant of the international labour movement
United Steelworkers members across Canada and the U.S. and allies around the world mourned the passing of former USW International President Leo Gerard, C.C., on Sept. 21, 2025, in his hometown of Sud... —