Description: The United Steelworkers (USW) is an international labor union representing workers across metals, mining, manufacturing, energy, chemical, rubber, paper, forestry, healthcare and related sectors in the United States and Canada; it organizes workers, negotiates collective bargaining agreements, defends workplace health and safety, pensions and benefits, and advocates for policies to protect industrial jobs and worker rights. Type: Labor union (international/trade union) Policies: Collective bargaining and contract enforcement, workplace health and safety, pensions and benefits protection, job training and apprenticeship programs, industrial and trade policies to protect domestic manufacturing jobs, just-transition and environmental policy with worker protections, and political advocacy for pro-worker legislation and candidates. Funding: Primarily funded by member dues and assessments, supported by union investments and funds for strike/organizing activities, and supplemented by contributions to affiliated political committees. Affiliates: Affiliated with major labor bodies such as the AFL-CIO and with Canadian labour organizations, composed of numerous USW districts and local unions, and partners with community, civil‑society and industry stakeholder groups; also operates affiliated political and advocacy entities.
