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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USW Publications
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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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Elevating Action showcases collaboration between White Ribbon, USW, and CFLPA to tackle gender-based violence ahead of the Grey Cup
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – As part of the official Grey Cup events in Winnipeg, the Canadian Football League Players Association (CFLPA), the United Steelworkers union (USW), and White Ribbon are coming tog... —
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Red Cup Day: Brewing solidarity and borrowing shifts across Ontario
For many customers, Red Cup Day marks the beginning of the holiday season – a time of excitement, tradition, celebration and a reminder to begin their holiday shopping. But for Starbucks workers, it a... —
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Building confidence, connection and leadership through the Women of Steel
This week, more than 19 women from across Ontario gathered at the Steelworkers Hall in Hamilton to participate in the five-day Women of Steel: Developing Leadership course – a program designed to help... —
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Budget 2025 makes progress – but workers need stronger action
TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement on the federal Budget 2025: “This budget recognizes something workers have been saying for years... —
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Steelworkers union calls for Budget 2025 to defend Canadian jobs and economic sovereignty
TORONTO – As the federal government prepares to release Budget 2025, representatives of the United Steelworkers union (USW) will be available to speak about what they want to see from this budget in t... —