Steel Pride

This commitment continues to be at the heart of everything we do.

The USW stands behind our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Asexual/Non-Binary, Pansexual, plus (LGBTQ+) members. We aim to ensure they have a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, that they receive equitable treatment and respect, and that they can live their lives with dignity.

In early 2019, we formed the union’s first-ever LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee to work on improving contract language, expand the union’s education curriculum to be inclusive and intersectional, and decrease incidents of harassment against LGBTQ+ members. We remain committed to this work to build an even stronger union that is inclusive of all members.

We encourage all local unions to initiate LGBTQ+ activism within your Civil and Human Rights committees and to utilize the various resources available on our website. We also invite members and Locals to initiate communication with LGBTQ+ organizations in their communities.

Please also visit Pride at Work to learn how you can join the AFL-CIO labor constituency group and fight for LGBTQ+ workers. By doing so, you could even create history by organizing a chapter in your area!