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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 Canada
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Organizing the on-ramp
The Tech Union: A home for workers confronting a rapidly evolving industry Telecommunications is no longer simply a utility sector. It is the operating system of Canada’s digital economy. The cabling,... —
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Steelworkers solidify cross-border worker alliances amid CUSMA review
Tens of thousands of United Steelworkers (USW) members employed in steel, forestry, aluminum, auto parts and other industries in Canada continue to face great uncertainty due to Donald Trump’s ongoing... —
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USW Local 3505 members ratify four-year agreement with Slacan Industries
Brantford, Ont. – Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 3505 at Slacan Industries have ratified a new four-year collective agreement. The agreement, ratified Saturday, covers 116 workers and incl... —
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Support the Rolling Barrage’s 10th Anniversary Ride!
The USW District 3 Veterans of Steel (VOS) Committee is asking locals to support an important national event this summer: the Rolling Barrage’s 10th Anniversary Ride across Canada. The Rolling Barrage... —
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $10,000 in humanitarian support to Ukrainian workers
TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $10,000 to international efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian workers and their families. The SHF donation, along with con... —