Making a difference through our activism

Human Rights & Equity

Besides making sure workplaces are free from discrimination, our union promotes more justice for workers who are Indigenous, racialized, women, LGBTQ2SIA+ and/or living with a disability.

Health & Safety

Defending members, negotiating safer and healthier working conditions and lobbying for better regulations and standards.

Environment

Protecting the environment and promoting innovation to drive the creation of good union jobs and a sustainable economy.

Political action

Fighting for protections, fair wages and pensions, healthy workplaces, job creation, better trade, social programs and more.

Young Workers

Inspiring and educating young workers through mentoring, leadership development, and union and community activism.

Women's Rights

Demanding equality, we fight for pay equity, combat harassment, and offer training and development to women.

USW Cares

Supporting workers, their families and neighbours through community activism—across Canada and around the world.

SOAR

The Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) is a voice for USW retirees and their families.

Veterans

Resources, camaraderie, and support for United Steelworkers who served or are currently serving.

Global Solidarity

The Steelworker Humanity Fund supports international development projects related to human and workers’ rights and provides emergency humanitarian aid for disasters.

Actions

Image: A group of unionists with flags march down a street in rainy, cold weather.

Tell the Liberals to pass anti-scab legislation

There is no justification for the federal government to wait until the end of the year to pass – let alone present – this crucial anti-scab legislation.

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Parking meter and sign in hospital parking lot.

End hospital parking fees now!

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Support unionized Starbucks workers who deserve better

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Worker in a hard hat and high vis jacket in the forest beside a logging truck.

Forestry is for everyone

Members of the United Steelworkers union are calling on the federal government to urgently update the Softwood Lumber Action Plan, released in 2017. This assistance package is needed now to help stem the tide of job loss and stabilize and grow the sector for the future.

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Stop the Killing

No more workplace deaths.

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Justice for global garment workers

The women who make our clothes are paid poverty wages in the supply chains of Canadian retailers and fashion brands. The Steelworkers Humanity Fund has released a major report showing that garment workers can barely afford the basic life necessities for their families. Poverty wages are the result of decisions made by Canadian companies and global brands.

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