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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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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Starbucks baristas in Burnaby join union for respect and authenticity at work
BURNABY, B.C. – Starbucks workers at Kensington Square in Burnaby are the latest to join the growing wave of unionized baristas across Canada. The United Steelworkers union (USW) proudly welcomes thes... —
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USW Local 1-2010 Women of Steel deepen equity education in Northern Ontario
USW Local 1-2010’s Women of Steel Committee has once again demonstrated its commitment to equity and justice by hosting an annual meeting that placed racial justice at the forefront. Held in Kapuskasi... —
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Canada’s steel crisis demands more than half-measures from Ottawa
The USW has proposed smart, targeted policies to keep jobs in Canada and ensure workers, families and their local economies benefit from a strong industrial base. The post Canada’s steel crisis demand... —
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Steelworkers welcome new ownership at EVRAZ, look to build positive future with Atlas Holdings
REGINA – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the news that Atlas Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire EVRAZ North America, including the Regina steel operations represented by US... —
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District 3 hosts International Miners Network for week of dialogue and action
USW District 3 and the Steelworkers Humanity Fund hosted a meeting in June of the International Miners Network, bringing together unions from the global gold-mining operations of Newmont Corporation... —