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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 Canada
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Throne Speech falls short on worker commitments
With workers facing rising costs, economic uncertainty and U.S. trade aggression, the federal government must ensure workers are central to every decision. The post Throne Speech falls short on worker... —
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Spring School 2025: Learning, leadership and labour solidarity in sunny Collingwood
From May 11 to 16, USW District 6 members gathered in Collingwood, Ont., for Spring School 2025 – an annual week of union education and skills development. Hosted at Steelworkers Hotel, Living Water R... —
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Another road traffic control worker killed on the job – how many deaths will it take for the minister to act?
MONTREAL – A road traffic control worker was killed on the job this morning in Saint-Jérôme. United Steelworkers/Syndicat des Métallos Local 9005, which represents road traffic control workers across... —
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Opportunity: Short-term Co-ordinator District 3 Steelworker Summer
The United Steelworkers District 3 is seeking a short-term position to coordinate our Steelworker summer program. Our Steelworker Summer program brings in children of steelworkers for a paid internshi... —
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Videos
All in on health and safety – Westray video from 2025 International Convention When workers die on the job, families are shattered and communities are forever changed. This powerful video shares real... —