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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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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The USW endorses Rob Ashton for NDP leader
Rob Ashton is the candidate best positioned to win over working people and rebuild the NDP as a party rooted in the labour movement. The post The USW endorses Rob Ashton for NDP leader appeared first... —
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Steelworkers union welcomes federal steel and softwood measures, urge strong enforcement and progress on softwood dispute
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the federal government’s new measures announced Wednesday to support Canada’s steel and softwood lumber sectors, calling them a meaningful step f... —
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Steelworkers make their voices heard on Parliament Hill for CLC Lobby Day
On Nov. 25, Steelworkers from District 6 joined hundreds of union members on Parliament Hill for the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Lobby Day, pressing the federal government to take action on fair tr... —
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STAND UP! Quebec Steelworkers embrace call to action against unprecedented anti-worker attacks
Over three days last week, 500 Syndicat des Métallos/United Steelworkers activists from across Quebec engaged in broad analysis of crucial economic and political issues, participated in powerful educa... —
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $10,000 in response to ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $10,000 to Action Against Hunger Canada in support of its relief efforts in the Gaza Strip. After over two years of violence and displacement... —