The United Steelworkers International Union (USW) is a North American labor union representing workers in industries including steel, metals, mining, paper, rubber, chemicals, energy, and manufacturing. Its mission is to advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, job security, and strong labor protections for its members.
The organization typically pursues policies related to workers’ rights, collective bargaining protections, workplace safety standards, fair trade, domestic manufacturing, pensions and retirement security, healthcare benefits, and pro-labor labor law reforms.
The union is primarily funded through membership dues and fees.
Affiliated with the AFL-CIO and the Canadian Labour Congress; prominent leaders have included International President David McCall.
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