United Steelworkers
The largest private sector union in North America, 850,000 strong-225,000 Canadian members. We fight for jobs, justice & a better future.
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- Steelworkers Humanity Fund update – Dec. 2025 @usw1944.bsky.social joined a USW Humanity Fund delegation to Izmir, Türkiye, in August to meet Telus workers & learn about the realities of organizing in the global ‘Business Process Outsourcing’ industry. Read update here: usw.ca/steelworkers...
- Snow and sleet can't stop Steelworker solidarity from showing up and taking space ✊🌨️☕️ Big thank you to everyone who showed up to our Day of Action in support of Starbucks workers! Together, we can demand better and fight for the fairer & safer workplaces we all deserve. #USW #BaristasOfSteel
- The USW recognizes International Human Rights Day this December 10! For Steelworkers, human rights are rooted in the dignity of a safe workplace, decent work & equal pay; protection from harassment & discrimination; and the freedom to choose to be a union member ✊ More at: usw.ca/human-rights...
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- We are devastated at Algoma’s announcement of more than 1,000 layoffs. “When governments sign agreements to support industry, they must ensure transparent commitments to job security and job growth,” said National Director Mary Warren. See our statement here: usw.ca/algoma-holiday-layoffs/
- The United Steelworkers union is proud to endorse @rob-for-ndp-leader.bsky.social to be the next leader of the federal New Democratic Party ✊🍊 youtu.be/RdKfufvunkI?... #CanLab #CanPoli
- The Humanity Fund is donating $10,000 to Action Against Hunger Canada in support of its relief efforts in Gaza. “The ongoing crisis in Gaza compels us to take action to save lives & restore dignity for communities,” said Marty Warren, National Director. Read more at: usw.ca/gaza-relief-...
- Today is the #TransDayofRemembrance & we honour the lives lost through the hatred and violence of transphobia. The trans & gender-diverse community continue to face disproportionate barriers & the fight to demand that they can live and work in safety and dignity is one that everyone must take on.
- In response to the Hurricane Melissa disaster in Jamaica, the Steelworkers Toronto Area Council have passed motions to contribute to relief efforts to the Jamaican-Canadian Association, an amount matched by the Steelworkers Humanity Fund to the Canadian Red Cross. #USWUnity #USWCares
- We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 Women of Steel Conference: Education for a New Era 🌎✊ Join us in Toronto, Ontario, March 29 – April 2, 2026! Registration information, including hotel bookings, air travel and child care available here: usw.ca/events/2026-...
- WATCH NOW: A message from National Director Marty Warren 📹 As we look ahead to the federal budget announcement on November 4, make no mistake - Steelworkers want to a see a transformational budget that leaves no Canadian worker behind. www.facebook.com/reel/1150738... #CanPoli #CanLab
- Instead of strengthening the office, the government has left the position of Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise vacant, with signals suggesting plans to close the office entirely. We can't let this happen. Read & share our call to action: cnca-rcrce.ca/2025/10/22/w... #CanPoli
- Congratulations to Vice President Roxanne Brown who has been elected as our next international president! “I am beyond humbled & honored to serve as the USW’s next president," said Brown. Read more at: usw.ca/new-usw-leaders-prepare-to-take-office/
- We're looking for an in-office Digital Communications Officer to join our Communications & Political Action Department in Toronto, covering an 18-month parental leave 🔍🎉 Apply by: October 21, 2025 by 5 p.m. More at: usw.ca/resources/digital-communications-officer18-month-contract/ #JoinOurTeam
- The USW is denouncing the latest escalation in Donald Trump’s trade war! The new tariff comes on top of the existing 35.16% duties already imposed. In total, Canadian softwood lumber shipments worth more than $7.7 billion annually will now face duties exceeding 45%. More at: usw.ca/steelworkers...
- We are calling on Steelworkers across the country to join together and show your solidarity by supporting a @cupwsttp.bsky.social picket line near you! Find a picket line in your community at ⬇️: act-cupwsttp.nationbuilder.com/picket_lines
- September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is a day to remember and pay tribute to the children who were forcibly taken from their families and sent to residential schools. What are you doing to honour and show solidarity with these affected communities? usw.ca/resolving-to...
- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of #USW International President emeritus Leo W. Gerard. Gerard had a profound impact on the lives of working people. We will miss him dearly and his work will live on for generations to come. More at: usw.ca/usw-mourns-p... #RestInPower
- USW is hosting our Steel Pride Network, to gather rainbow community Steelworkers from coast to coast to coast and talk about what’s up and what’s important to our community! To find out more and register, please visit: usw.ca/events/national-steel-pride-network-october-2025/ #SteelPride #USW
- As MPs return to the House of Commons today, National Director Marty Warren is calling on the federal government and all political parties to make this parliamentary session about workers! Full release at: usw.ca/now-that-par... #USW #WorkersFirst #CanLab #CanPoli
- USW members will join fellow workers in communities across 🇨🇦 this #LabourDay to recognize our many achievements as a movement, to reaffirm our values and principles & recommit to fighting for a better future for all! ✊ Full statement from our Canadian Directors at: usw.ca/labour-day-2025-statement/
- National Director Marty Warren is voicing concern over the removal of Canadian retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. Using the livelihoods of Canadian workers as a bargaining chip is a frustrating and ineffective move! Full statement at: usw.ca/usw-criticiz... #USW #CanLab #Tariffs
- With Labour Day fast approaching, there are events happening across the country where workers will be able to come together and celebrate our strength and solidarity! Find an event close to you and RSVP at: workerstogether.ca/events/labou... #CanLab #LabourDay2025
- Solidarity to the 10,000 cupescfp.bsky.social flight attendants who are demanding better and saying no to unpaid work! Stay strong and know that Steelworkers are standing behind you ✊ #USWUnity #CanLab #Strike
- 🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨 The USW Canadian National Office is hiring a staff person for an in-office permanent position in our Research, Public Policy & Bargaining Support Department in Toronto! Deadline to apply is August 26, 2025.
- The USW are welcoming the announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney on new federal measures to support Canada’s softwood lumber industry, calling it a long-overdue step toward rebuilding a sector under intense pressure from escalating #tariffs. More at: usw.ca/softwood-lum... #USW #CanLab
- The USW, representing more than 1,000 workers across steel, pipe & related manufacturing facilities in Alberta & Saskatchewan, is welcoming a new chapter under the ownership of Atlas Holdings, which will operate Interpro Pipe and Steel under the new banner of Orion Steel. (1/2) #USW #CanadianSteel
- From USW National Director Marty Warren: "Let’s be clear: no deal is better than a bad deal. And while we’re disappointed an agreement wasn’t reached to end this trade war, the worst outcome would have been a deal that locked in permanent damage to our economy. Read more at: usw.ca/tariffs-stat...
- USW District 3 & the USW Wood Council are calling on the government to take urgent action in response to the latest escalation in the softwood lumber trade dispute and is demanding immediate support for forestry workers and communities across the country! Read more at: usw.ca/canadian-gov...
- Did you know that July is #DisabilityPrideMonth? This is a movement rooted in community, liberation & a dismantling of ableism in all its forms. Let's honour the strength and resilience of people with disabilities in our communities and recommit to fighting and advocating for true accessibility!
- Today’s announcement from Prime Minister Mark Carney reflects major wins for workers – delivering on demands the USW has made not only during the current crisis, but over the past decade.
- Solidarity to the 181 USW 7493 Steelworkers who voted last week to reject the company’s “final” contract offer ✊✊✊ “These workers are demanding to be paid according to their real contributions to this company & they expect their fair share of the profits." Read more at: usw.ca/rtft-strike-...
- The newly announced 35% #tariff on all Canadian products starting Aug. 1 is yet another reckless and vicious attack in an already out-of-control trade war. “Enough is enough. Workers need action, not empty words,” said USW National Director Marty Warren. More at: usw.ca/trump-bullie... #USW
- “This is yet another escalation in Trump’s trade war that puts Canadian jobs and entire industries at risk,” said Marty Warren, USW National Director. “These tariffs will drive up costs, disrupt supply chains and hurt workers on both sides of the border.” More at: usw.ca/trumps-coppe... #USW
- The Canadian steel industry is vital to Canada’s economic performance and sovereignty. We NEED the federal government to take real action and create smart and targeted policies that will keep jobs in Canada. Read more at: usw.ca/steel-crisis... #USW #Steel
- Steel Pride Spotlight: Meet Emmanuelle from District 5 🏳️🌈 #SteelPride #USW
- NEW! The Steelworkers Humanity Fund 2024 Annual Report! This year’s Annual Report highlights how our partnerships, from Mexico to Bolivia, Liberia to Madagascar, and across Canada, are deepening worker solidarity and advancing social change. Read the report: usw.ca/resources/sh...
- We will never stop fighting for Canadian workers and will not remain silent while our steel & aluminum industries are being attacked. In the face of this trade war, the federal government needs to offer a response that actually protects jobs! More at: usw.ca/federal-response-trade-war-2025 #USW
- Steel Pride Spotlight: Meet Johanne 🏳️🌈 The importance of intentional allies cannot be understated - building a more inclusive world for our rainbow community is only possible when we all stand up and demand better. As Johanne highlights - "the effort must be collective." #SteelPride #USW
- Today, we are celebrating a historic victory for workers as federal anti-scab legislation comes into force - one year to the day after it received Royal Assent! ✊🎉🚨 A HUGE win for workers and a fight that the Steelworkers have been proud to champion. Full statement at: usw.ca/united-steel...
- The Government of Canada’s plan falls short of what our industry needs at this most challenging time and we will continue to fight for a plan that works Canadian steel producers and the thousands of workers that make up our sector! usw.ca/statement-us... #USW #CanPoli
