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
Want to learn more about how your union is working for you? Check out new and archived USW publications, including USW@Work, District newsletters and more.
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.
Making a difference through our activism
Winning rights for workers goes far beyond what you win in your collective agreement. Through the United Steelworkers' political and lobbying efforts, our members and activists campaign at every level of government for better labour laws, laws to protect wages and pensions in bankruptcies, to protect job security, to strengthen the public health care system, to improve women's rights, to expand public education and job-training, to win better trade laws and much more. Get involved.
USW Canada
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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... —
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Gifted and Black: Celebrating Potential and Promise
This year’s Black History Month Workshop and Gala brought USW District 6 members together for two powerful days of learning, reflection and celebration under the theme, “Gifted and Black: Celebrating... —
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Gifted and Black: Leadership, resilience and the next generation
When Charleeka Thompson first stepped into union leadership, she quickly understood that not every room was built with her in mind. In her local, she saw leadership that reflected her community – Blac... —
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Sudbury Steelworkers win groundbreaking compensation case for miner’s widow
Though Jean and George Thoms married relatively late in life, they rightfully looked forward to a happy and comfortable retirement together. However, the future they envisioned was shattered by a work... —
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Alouette bus drivers on strike demanding livable wage in Nipissing-Parry Sound
NIPISSING-PARRY SOUND, Ont. – School bus drivers at Alouette Bus Lines, members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2020, are on strike after an overwhelming rejection of the employer’s offer and c... —
