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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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 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... —
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TOMORROW: United Steelworkers members take tariff fight to Ottawa as part of labour movement lobby day
OTTAWA – Tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 25, dozens of United Steelworkers union (USW) members will be on Parliament Hill for a large-scale multi-union lobby day, pushing for fairer trade that puts workers fi... —
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Elevating Action showcases collaboration between White Ribbon, USW, and CFLPA to tackle gender-based violence ahead of the Grey Cup
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – As part of the official Grey Cup events in Winnipeg, the Canadian Football League Players Association (CFLPA), the United Steelworkers union (USW), and White Ribbon are coming tog... —