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
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USW Canada
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Spring School 2025: Promoting Mental Health course sparks change and connection
With mental health becoming a growing concern in all sectors, the Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace course provided Spring School participants with the tools and resources to advocate for menta... —
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USW Local 1944 issues strike notice for Rogers technicians in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944 has issued a 72-hour strike notice at Rogers’ operations in Abbotsford, B.C., with 25 technicians set to walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. on... —
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USW statement on the death of Buzz Hargrove
Marty Warren, National Director of the United Steelworkers union (USW), issued the following statement today on the passing of Basil (Buzz) Hargrove, former President of the Canadian Auto Workers who... —
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Spring School 2025: Arbitration training builds advocacy from the ground up
The Arbitration – Prepare and Present course at Spring School 2025 gave members an immersive, hands-on look at the arbitration process. From cross-examinations to hearing prep, participants learned wh... —
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Spring School 2025: Stewards in Action III sharpens grievance skills and builds confidence
Spring School 2025 offered an advanced track for experienced stewards through Stewards in Action III: Grievances at Final Step and Beyond. The course focused on complex case evaluation, legal research... —