USW Canada

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.

USW District 5

 

Pensions & benefits

Find new collective bargaining language, download forms and get additional support.

Pensions & benefits

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.

USW Publications

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.

Find new ways of getting involved

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. 

Union Savings
Bargaining Basics

Bargaining Basics

Bargaining BasicsInformation on how agreements are reached and how your involvement can help win fair contracts...
What is a Union

What is a Union?

A union is a group of people working together to advance their interests in the workplace through collective action and collective bargaining...

USW Canada

  • Celebrating 30 years of Black History Month in Canada

    A statement from USW Canada’s Directors on Black History Month 2026 marks the 30th year of celebrating Black History Month in Canada and the USW shares the national theme of “ Honouring Black Brillian... —

  • USW members join a health and safety exchange with Mexican brothers and sisters

    In the summer of 2025, Steelworkers joined a delegation of Canadian union representatives to travel to Mexico for a technical exchange on occupational health and safety with unions from both countries... —

  • Steelworkers make great neighbours

    The union is a pillar of support for the communities in which our members live and work. Steelworkers contribute to the community in many ways. Take pride in and be inspired by these recent initiative... —

  • Get to know USW activists

    SHELLEY SAVOURYTraffic Clerk Marine AtlanticTC Local 1976, Unit 551, District 6Port aux Basques, N.L. What do you do? As part of my job, I get to tell you where to go. I’m a Traffic Clerk for Marine A... —

  • Standing stronger together in solidarity

    Over the past few months, District 6 members have once again shown the strength, compassion and solidarity that define our union. Losing former International President Leo W. Gerard deeply saddened us... —