Unity and Strength for Workers
The United Steelworkers union (USW) is the largest private-sector union in North America, with more than 225,000 members in Canada and 850,000 members in North America in nearly every economic sector.
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What we’re fighting for
The United Steelworkers union is committed to advancing workers’ rights and well-being at the bargaining table, on the job and in the legislative arena. Here are some of the issues we care about. Explore how you can get more involved in your union.
HUMAN RIGHTS & EQUITY
Besides ensuring workplaces are free from discrimination, our union promotes more justice for workers who are Indigenous, racialized, women, LGBTQ2SIA+ and/or living with a disability.
ENVIRONMENT
Protecting the environment and promoting innovation to drive the creation of good union jobs and a sustainable economy.
YOUNG WORKERS
Inspiring and educating young workers through mentoring, leadership development, and union and community activism.
USW CARES
Supporting workers, their families and neighbours through community activism—across Canada and around the world.
VETERANS
Resources, camaraderie, and support for United Steelworkers who served or are currently serving.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Defending members, negotiating safer and healthier working conditions and lobbying for better regulations and standards.
POLITICAL ACTION
Fighting for protections, fair wages and pensions, healthy workplaces, job creation, better trade, social programs and more.
WOMEN’S RATE
Demanding equality, we fight for pay equity, combat harassment, and offer training and development to women.
SOAR
The Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) is a voice for USW retirees and their families.
GLOBAL SOLIDARITY
The Steelworker Humanity Fund supports international development projects related to human and workers’ rights and provides emergency humanitarian aid for disasters.