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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USW stands in solidarity with Mexican union after strikers shot on picket line
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) stands in solidarity with the rubber workers’ union on strike at the Tornel tire company in Mexico, following an armed attack by gunmen who shot strikers... —
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $20,000 in response to humanitarian crisis in the Middle East
TORONTO – In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to Oxfam Canada to support urgent relief efforts for civilians displace... —
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund update – March 2026
Women in trades breaking barriers in India In late 2025, a United Steelworkers Wood Council delegation travelled to India to visit Steelworkers Human... —
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Mobilizing political will – 60 years of recognizing March 21
USW directors’ statement for March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the... —
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Honouring the legacy of Leo W. Gerard
Members, retirees and labour leaders gathered to honour the life and legacy of Leo W. Gerard, whose leadership helped shaped the United Steelworkers and strengthen the labour movement across North Ame... —