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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Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $10,000 in humanitarian support to Ukrainian workers
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $10,000 to international efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian workers and their families. The SHF donation, along with con... —
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Steelworkers blast Conservative bill as hypocrisy after MLAs claimed to support workers
The United Steelworkers union (USW) is condemning the B.C. Conservative Party after it introduced legislation that would undermine Project Labour Agreements and threaten good-paying union jobs across... —
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USW congratulates Ken Neumann on new role as International President of Steelworkers retirees
USW International President David McCall swears in Ken Neumann as International President of the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR). The post USW congratulates Ken Neumann on new role... —
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Rise up for gender justice!
Celebrating International Women’s Day – March 8, 2026 On March 8, International Women’s Day, and beyond, we celebrate women’s achievements and renew our commitment to advance a feminist and just visio... —
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New leaders take helm of United Steelworkers union
March 1, 2026 TORONTO, PITTSBURGH – The United Steelworkers union (USW) installed a historic slate of leaders today, led by new International President Roxanne Brown and National Director for Canada M... —