Creating equity

Changes in the workforce have demanded that unions remain representative and responsive. By applying the principles of equality, justice, dignity and respect within the union, the United Steelworkers has promoted human rights since its beginning. Steelworkers understand that everyone is entitled to the same rights and freedoms, regardless of race, religion, gender, age or sexual orientation.

Calendar of religious and special days

Use this calendar to recognize special holidays of many faiths and plan local union meetings and events so that all members may attend.

2023

2024

Human rights & equity photos

View the Human Rights & Equity photo gallery on Flickr.

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Featured resources

D6 LGBTQ2SIA+ Inclusion Tool

July 27, 2022
Click to view D6 LGBTQ2SIA+ Inclusion Tool

USW Bargaining Guide for Advancing Indigenous Rights – Revised June 2021

Booklets & Manuals • Reports • Research & Publications
July 20, 2017
Click to view USW Bargaining Guide for Advancing Indigenous Rights – Revised June 2021

USW Guide for Women’s Committees

Booklets & Manuals
July 29, 2009
Click to view USW Guide for Women’s Committees

News

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Directors’ Statement for Equal Pay Day 2024 [April 16, 2024]

April 5, 2024 | News Articles

It’s theft! The gender pay gap takes money out of women’s pockets Starting in April each year, we mark Equal Pay Day. It’s a time for our union to take stock of what we’ve done – and what we still need to do – to advance women’s economic equality. That’s because Equal Pay Day shows […]

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Sharing our pronouns – solidarity in action   

March 15, 2024 | News Articles

Creating safer work environments is core to what we do as a union. Safety and well-being also include freedom from harassment and discrimination. Steelworker members bring a variety of life experiences and identities to their jobs and it is our duty to create positive, respectful work and union environments.    At United Steelworkers union events and […]

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Steelworkers Humanity Fund update – March 2024

March 13, 2024 | Publications

Decent wages and health and safety at work are universal aspirations for all workers. For women, these rights can be more challenging to obtain when you confront a culture of patriarchy and gender inequity that has created systemic barriers for female workers. However, women in our union have demonstrated that not only do we have […]

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More resources

Accessibility Checklist for USW Local Union Events

April 18, 2024
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund update – March 2024

Research & Publications
March 13, 2024
Click to view Steelworkers Humanity Fund update – March 2024

Supporting good mental health: Practical steps for USW local unions

Booklets & Manuals
January 15, 2024
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Calendar of Religious and Special Days

Misc. Resources
December 12, 2023
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Pay equity backgrounder

Misc. Resources
December 6, 2023
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Raising the Bar on Women’s Health and Safety: order form

Forms
November 29, 2023
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A Pay Equity toolkit for USW Staff Representatives and Pay Equity Committee members

Booklets & Manuals
September 18, 2023
Click to view A Pay Equity toolkit for USW Staff Representatives and Pay Equity Committee members

Suppliers of PPE for Women

Misc. Resources
July 25, 2023
Click to view Suppliers of PPE for Women