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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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USW National News
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Federal Workers Warn of Broad Attack on Labor Rights
Donald Trump’s attacks on the federal workforce not only devastated dedicated public servants but threaten essential services and represent the first salvo in a broader assault on labor rights, a pane... —
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Delegates Reaffirm Commitment to Union’s Future
Delegates to the convention on Wednesday reaffirmed the USW’s commitment to empowering workers and building a bench for the labor movement by further investing in Next Generation, education and member... —
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Members Pledge to Work Together for Fair Trade
Workers across the United States and Canada suffer from unfair trade practices and must work together to lead the fight for justice. Delegates delivered that message Wednesday when they passed a... —
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USW/Leo W. Gerard Chair Honors Workers’ Rights
Retired National Director for Canada Ken Neumann devoted his remarks Wednesday to celebrating the many achievements of former International President Leo W. Gerard, including a new honor Gerard receiv... —
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Solidarity across borders: B.C. Premier champions workers’ rights
Premier David Eby of British Columbia used his video address to the USW convention to stress the long U.S.-Canada friendship and urge delegates to work together to build a brighter future for workers... —
