Political Action

The United Steelworkers is an activist union, fiercely determined and committed to the fight for economic and social justice in Canada and around the world. Steelworkers lead strong advocacy campaigns for safer workplaces, protection for wages and pensions, investing in job creation, better trade laws, social programs and more. We initiate Steelworkers Vote programs to communicate, educate and mobilise our membership.

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NDP Leadership Race 2017

The USW is excited for the NDP leadership race – being part of selecting a new leader, hearing the ideas and proposals from candidates and sharing in the energy of the race.

Join the NDP

Steelworkers! Join the NDP and be part of our political work for a better Canada.

Steelworkers Vote

The USW is politically engaged, because laws and politics have a big impact on our workplaces and our communities, and together we can be a force for positive change.

Issue Campaigns

Steelworkers are at the forefront of important campaigns affecting all working people, from improved pension security and protecting public health care, to demanding real benefits from foreign takeovers and greater corporate social responsibility.