17 Mar 2025
We love a Woman of Steel spotlight! 🎉
Meet Mary-Marta from USW Local 1998:
“Union membership has historically meant economic independence for women,” said Briones-Bird. “It certainly has meant that for me.”
More at: usw.org/news/mary-marta-brio…
#WomenOfSteel #USW #USWUnity
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28 Feb 2025
Ramadan Kareem to all those who observe and celebrate!
Wishing you a blessed month of peace, gratitude, and connection with community and family. 🌙
#Ramadan2025 #USWUnity
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5 Jun 2023
“Only a month after the wildfires in Alberta, we are witnessing how communities in Nova Scotia – all the way across the country – are faced with the consequences of extreme climate events,” said @MartyWarrenUSW.
usw.ca/steelworkers-humanity…
#CanLab #NSFires #USWUnity
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2 Jun 2023
We must do everything we can to fight back against this wave of harassment and hate and protect all of those are are under attack!
Statement from our 🇨🇦 Directors: usw.to/pride2023 (2/2)
#USW #USWUnity #Pride2023
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2 Jun 2023
In June, Steelworkers join with LGBTQ2SIA communities to celebrate Pride Month! 🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈⚧️
Over the last year, there has been a significant spike in hate crimes targeting members of the LGBTQ2SIA community, as well as anti-gay and trans protests. (1/2)
#USW #USWUnity #Pride2023
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18 May 2023
Last month, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund donated $15,000 to farmers in Mozambique to purchase seeds to renew crops lost when Cyclone Freddy hit last March.
Such support is urgent as farmers prepare their fields for replanting!
➡️: maternalhealthmozcan.ca/2023…
#USWUnity #CanLab
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17 May 2023
May 17 serves as an important day to remember that there is still much more to do to fight against the violence and discrimination experienced by the 2SLGTBQIA community & all those with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities! ✊⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌈
#IDAHOTB #CanLab #USWUnity
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24 Apr 2023
April 24th marks the 10th anniversary of the #RanaPlaza factory collapse in Bangladesh, which killed over 1,130 people and injured 2,500 others.
usw.ca/10-years-since-the-ra…
#RanaPlaza #NeverAgain #CanLab #USWUnity
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23 Mar 2023
Ramadan Mubarak to all those who celebrate!
Wishing you a month of peace, gratitude, and connection with community and family. 🌙
#Ramadan2023 #USWUnity #USW #CanLab
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7 Mar 2023
International Women’s Day is a chance to celebrate the significant gains won by generations of women, girls & female-identifying persons!
We are always so proud of our Women of Steel 🍞🌹💪
More from our Canadian Directors: usw.ca/safety-and-health-for…
#USWUnity #CanLab #IWD23
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22 Feb 2023
Today is #PinkShirtDay2023 & is a reminder to look out for each other and raise our voices against homophobic and transphobic bullying!
Together, we can ensure a welcoming environment for all 💗
More resources at: pinkshirtday.ca/resources
#StopBullying #CanLab #USWUnity
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1 Feb 2023
Combatting racism and anti-black racism is not an effort solely for racialized Steelworkers.
Action as a whole union must include non-racialized allies if we want to truly build solidarity across local leadership and membership. (2/3)
#CanLab #USWUnity #BlackHistoryMonth
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1 Feb 2023
In our union’s proud history of promoting and supporting equality, Steelworkers celebrate Black History Month each February. (1/3)
#CanLab #USWUnity #BlackHistoryMonth
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20 Dec 2022
USW Local 5220 members present a cheque for $3,000 to the Edmonton Food Bank (Edmonton Gleaners Association) from the Steelworkers Humanity Fund.
#USWUnity #USWCares #SteelworkersMakeGreatNeighbours
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19 Dec 2022
USW Saskatoon Area Council members including Malik Draz USW Local 2014, Gord Hiebert USW Local 7458, Kim Wehner USW Local 7689 and Jason Prokopchuk USW Local 7689, present a cheque for $4,000 to the Saskatoon Food Bank. #USWUnity #USWCares #SteelworkersMakeGreatNeighbours
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17 Dec 2022
USW Local 1-207 members Deigen Pelleri, Joanne Ducharme, Legend Pellerin, Colin Pellerin (Left to Right) present a donation from the Steelworkers Humanity Fund to the High Level Native Friendship Centre.
#USWUnity #USWCares #SteelworkersMakeGreatNeighbours
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