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

Human rights & equity photos

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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

International Partners of the Humanity Fund and USW Members after a workshop at National Women’s Conference

Women workers leading and connecting globally 

September 25, 2023 | News Articles

By Jessica Farias, Project Officer – Steelworkers Humanity Fund. In October 2022, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) enabled the participation of international partners from Peru and Mexico to the National USW Women’s Conference in Québec City, providing a unique opportunity for Canadian and International union women to gather, share and learn from each other. Estela Ospina, […]

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USW condemns attacks on 2SLGBTQIA+ community

September 19, 2023 | Statements

As leaders of one of the largest private-sector unions in North America, we condemn the attacks that are happening on human rights across the country, targeting gender-diverse and queer youth, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, education workers and allies. 2SLGBTQIA+ peoples, education workers, school boards, labour leaders and activists and others are among those who […]

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Steelworkers support No Space for Hate demonstrations

September 19, 2023 | Media Releases

TORONTO – Steelworkers in Toronto and in communities across the country are participating in demonstrations in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and trans and gender-diverse youth on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 9:00 a.m. “We will not tolerate attempts to divide us or roll back the clock on human rights,” said Carolyn Egan, Steelworkers Toronto Area Council […]

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More resources

Suppliers of PPE for Women

Misc. Resources
July 25, 2023
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Image: Poster for March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In the lower third of the poster, there is a layering of silhouettes in different colours including orange, red, purple, blue and green. Below the silhouettes is a blue band with white text: With the union, we have power and solidarity to celebrate diversity and take action to end racism in all of its forms. There is a USW logo in the upper right. At the bottom of the poster: #FightRacism

Poster for March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Misc. Resources
March 21, 2023
Click to view Poster for March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Calendar of Religious and Special Days

Misc. Resources
November 30, 2022
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2021 Survey Results Regarding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Steelworkers

Reports
September 30, 2022
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What is Harassment?

Misc. Resources
July 28, 2022
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Steelworkers Humanity Fund Annual Report 2021

Reports • Research & Publications
July 27, 2022
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D6 LGBTQ2SIA+ Inclusion Tool

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

Steelworkers Humanity Fund 2019 Food Bank Contributions

Misc. Resources
June 30, 2022
Click to view Steelworkers Humanity Fund 2019 Food Bank Contributions