MONTREAL – United Steelworkers (USW) International President Roxanne Brown today called on U.S. and Canadian trade representatives to return to the table to hammer out an agreement that prioritizes working families. At a press event attended by USW leaders from both Canada and the United States, she said that in this trade dispute, as in […]
On the 40th anniversary of the incorporation of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (1986-2026), we look back on our accomplishments and turn to our international partners to reflect on our legacy so far and our shared hopes for the future.
We are a part of a growing movement of Starbucks workers across Canada who are organizing with the United Steelworkers union (USW) to create fairer, safer, and more equitable workplaces.
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Workers at A New Tomorrow Treatment Solutions Ltd., an addiction treatment centre in Kamloops, B.C., have joined the United Steelworkers union (USW). A New Tomorrow provides treatment and recovery programs for youth and adults living with addiction. Social workers, counsellors, nurses, addiction workers, cooks and cleaners work together to provide the care, […]
TORONTO – The United Steelworkers (USW) union again helped protect Canada’s steel industry from dumping by several Chinese steel manufacturers, which make forged grinding media, essentially large steel ball bearings used to crush ore and rock. As a result of the USW’s intervention before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, the federal government imposed initial tariffs […]
In 2025, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) continued to support partners in Canada and more than a dozen other countries, providing emergency relief in times of need and advancing programs that tackle the root causes of inequality. Throughout the year, the SHF engaged USW members across Canada on issues of global solidarity and the work […]
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.
