Human rights & equity

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.

Equity for Indigenous people Equity for LGBTQ2SIA+ Disability Rights Women’s Rights Anti-Harassment and Anti-Violence Policies and Programs

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

View the Human Rights & Equity photo gallery on Flickr.

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Featured resources

D6 LGBTQ2SIA+ Inclusion Tool

July 27, 2022

USW Bargaining Guide for Advancing Indigenous Rights – Revised June 2021

Booklets & Manuals • Reports • Research & Publications

July 20, 2017

USW Guide for Women’s Committees

Booklets & Manuals

July 29, 2009

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

More resources

Suppliers of PPE for Women

Misc. Resources

July 25, 2023

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

Misc. Resources

March 21, 2023

Calendar of Religious and Special Days

Misc. Resources

November 30, 2022

2021 Survey Results Regarding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Steelworkers

Reports

September 30, 2022

What is Harassment?

Misc. Resources

July 28, 2022

Steelworkers Humanity Fund Annual Report 2021

Reports • Research & Publications

July 27, 2022

D6 LGBTQ2SIA+ Inclusion Tool

July 27, 2022

Steelworkers Humanity Fund 2019 Food Bank Contributions

Misc. Resources

June 30, 2022