USW Transition Handbook
Suggestions, guidelines, and checklists for Steelworkers considering or in gender transition and for the local leaders and staff who need to support them.
Human Rights & Equity | Resources »
USW Bargaining Guide for Advancing Indigenous Rights - Revised June 2021
This guide contains examples of contract language from USW and other collective agreements which aim to advance the rights of Indigenous workers and their communities.
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit/LGBTQ+ People
USW helped in the call for a National inquiry, because an injury to one is an injury to all, and because Steelworkers and our family members are among the missing and murdered.
The Blanket Exercise: Our Shared History as Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Peoples in Canada
The Blanket Exercise builds awareness and understanding of our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
USW and the Truth & Reconciliation Commission
The United Steelworkers supports and endorses the report and recommendations of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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.
United Steelworkers Statement of Principles on Aboriginal Issues
USW is expanding outreach to members who are First Nations, Inuit and Métis and expanding action on issues of importance to Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Delegates at the 2016 USW NPC adopted this Statement of Principles to guide our union’s work.
Anti-Harassment Policy of the United Steelworkers (The Yellow Sheet)
Steelworkers will not tolerate nor condone behaviour that is likely to undermine the dignity or self-esteem of an individual, or which creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Draft Letter for Accommodation
Draft Language for Letter of Understanding re: Accommodation Policy and Procedure (based on OHRC, but can be changed for other jurisdictions)
Steelworkers Guide to Preventing and Dealing with Harassment
We can’t make people like each other. But in the workplace, we can make sure no one is treated differently because of their racial or ethnic origin, or because of gender, ability or sexual orientation.
Human Rights & Equity | News »
Living Next Door to Genocide
"The news of the discovery of 751 unmarked graves near that Marieval “school” fills me with profound grief and makes me reflect." – USW National Director Ken Neumann
USW Calls on Federal Government to Crack Down on Anti-Worker Practices by Canadian Mining Companies
The federal government must ensure Canadian companies operating abroad respect human rights and freedom of association as required by the CUSMA.
Quebec Court of Appeal Confirms Equal Pay Principle for Student Workers
Court ruling is a victory for the Steelworkers union’s campaign for student workers’ rights.
Taking Steps Toward Reconciliation at the Bargaining Table
In June, Steelworkers celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, and the rich history of the many Indigenous Peoples of this land throughout the entire month.
USW Denounces Religious Hate Crime in London, Ont., Calls for Action
Steelworkers express our grief and send condolences to the family of those who died, and best wishes for the young survivor. We call on governments at all levels to strengthen laws related to race and religious hatred.
USW Expresses Rage and Sadness at the Islamophobic Hate Crime in London
The USW is expressing its deep condolences to the loved ones of the family who were the targets of an anti-Muslim hate crime, in London, Ontario, as well as the Muslim community who are yet again in mourning and feeling the impacts of this hate.
USW Celebrates Pride 2021 and Launches National Guide on Transitioning at Work
USW Canadian National Director Ken Neumann's Statement for Pride 2021.
Residential School Cemeteries: Grief and Truth
Ken Neumann’s statement for June, National Indigenous History Month.