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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District 3 membership priorities survey 2026
MEMO Dear District 3 Locals, Building off our membership surveys in 2024 and 2022, we are launching our next member priorities survey. After Labour Day, Stratcom will be rolling out emails, text messa... —
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UofT staff vote 96% for strike mandate
Union enters legal strike position the day classes resume TORONTO – More than 6,100 administrative and technical staff at the University of Toronto have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mand... —
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Steelworkers join Canadian and Mexican unions in calling for improved labour rights protections in trade negotiations between Mexico, Canada and U.S.
Unions and labour activists from across Canada, Mexico and the United States are united in their demand that stronger protections for workers’ rights must be included in any new trade deal negotiated... —
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Steelworkers meet with prime minister, press for stronger action to protect workers
The USW is calling for stronger worker supports, including permanent improvements to Employment Insurance. The post Steelworkers meet with prime minister, press for stronger action to protect workers... —
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Steelworkers meet with prime minister, press for stronger action to protect workers
TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren welcomed the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney today to discuss Canada-U.S. trade and measures to protect Can... —