United Steelworkers (USW) is the largest private sector union in North America, with over 225,000 members in Canada and more than 850,000 members across the continent. They are known for their commitment to unity and strength for workers, representing individuals in various sectors of the economy. USW takes pride in being Canada's most diverse union, advocating for working people in almost every industry imaginable.

From call centers and credit unions to mines and manufacturing plants, they support workers in fields like railyards, offices, oil refineries, restaurants, rubber plants, sawmills, and steel mills. Their reach extends to nursing homes, legal clinics, social agencies, universities, aluminum smelting, iron ore mining, cement creation, glass and metal production, paper manufacturing, and the production of energy-saving wind turbines. Furthermore, USW plays a crucial role as nurses, personal support workers, rubber workers, metal workers, bank employees, university educators, and more.

They contribute their skills in oil refineries, grocery stores, utility companies, chemical plants, the public sector, forests, taxicabs, airports, and even as security guards and electricians. Their membership extends to miners, pharmaceutical workers, and various other occupations. Believing in the power of unity, USW emphasizes the benefits of dues, which provide them with the resources to protect and advance members' rights across various fronts, both in the present and the future.

By joining USW, workers gain a meaningful voice in their workplaces, ensuring their interests are represented effectively