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A great humanitarian and champion of workers’ and human rights everywhere: Steelworkers mourn the loss of Stephen Lewis

March 31, 2026 | Statements

TORONTO, March 31, 2026 – Marty Warren, United Steelworkers (USW) National Director for Canada, issued the following statement today on the death of Stephen Lewis: The United Steelworkers and our members across Canada mourn the loss of Stephen Lewis, one of the greatest friends our union has known. We offer our deepest sympathies to Stephen’s […]

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United Steelworkers union supports Alberta NDP’s energy future plan

March 31, 2026 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) is supporting the Alberta NDP’s “Building Alberta’s Energy Future” plan, calling it a forward-looking approach that puts workers first while supporting economic stability and long-term growth. The plan announced by Alberta New Democrat leader Naheed Nenshi outlines a strategy under an Alberta New Democratic government that will expand Canada’s energy […]

What we’re fighting for

The United Steelworkers union is committed to advancing workers’ rights and well-being at the bargaining table, on the job and in the legislative arena. Here are some of the issues we care about. Explore how you can get more involved in your union.

Human Rights & Equity

Besides making sure workplaces are free from discrimination, our union promotes more justice for workers who are Indigenous, racialized, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ and/or living with a disability.

Human Rights & Equity

Health & Safety

Defending members, negotiating safer and healthier working conditions and lobbying for better regulations and standards.

Health & Safety

Environment

Protecting the environment and promoting innovation to drive the creation of good union jobs and a sustainable economy.

Environment

Political action

Fighting for protections, fair wages and pensions, healthy workplaces, job creation, better trade, social programs and more.

Political action

Young Workers

Inspiring and educating young workers through mentoring, leadership development, and union and community activism.

Young Workers

Women of Steel

Demanding equality, we fight for pay equity, combat harassment, and offer training and development to women.

Women of Steel

USW Cares

Supporting workers, their families and neighbours through community activism—across Canada and around the world.

USW Cares

SOAR

The Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) is a voice for USW retirees and their families.

SOAR

Veterans

Resources, camaraderie, and support for United Steelworkers who served or are currently serving.

Veterans

Global Solidarity

The Steelworkers Humanity Fund supports international development projects related to human and workers’ rights and provides emergency humanitarian aid for disasters.

Global Solidarity

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