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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Union Savings
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USW Canada
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Steelworkers denounce Trump’s reckless lumber tariffs as devastating blow to workers and communities
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is denouncing the latest escalation in Donald Trump’s trade war, following his September 29 proclamation imposing a 10% tariff on Canadian softwood lumber... —
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Support for Algoma Steel a start but Steelworkers want guarantees and transparency
SAULT STE. MARIE – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is responding to today’s announcement that the federal government will provide a $400 million loan through the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan facil... —
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Resolving to work on reconciliation – Directors’ statement for September 30
It has already been 10 years since the 94 Calls to Action from the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) were released in 2015. “The TRC’s mandate was to inform all Canadians about what h... —
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United Steelworkers union frustrated by Starbucks’ closure of unionized Alder Crossing store in Surrey
BURNABY, B.C. – The United Steelworkers union (USW) is expressing frustration and shock following Starbucks’ decision today to close its unionized Alder Crossing store in Surrey, B.C., this coming wee... —
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Crafting bargaining language for Canadian Armed Forces leave
During the last round of bargaining, USW locals 5890 and 6673 with InterPro Pipe and Steel (formerly EVRAZ) proudly introduced a powerful new commitment to support employees who serve in the Canadian... —