The United Steelworkers (USW) is a labor union that represents workers in various industries including metals, mining, rubber, chemicals, and paper. It was formed in 1942 through the merger of two prominent labor unions in the United States – the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel, and Tin Workers and the Steel Workers Organizing Committee. Today, the USW has approximately 800,000 members across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. The union’s mission is to protect and improve the wages, benefits, and working conditions of its members, while advocating for safer and more sustainable workplaces. The USW negotiates collective bargaining agreements with employers on behalf of its members, and also advocates for policies that support workers and their communities. The union is known for its progressive stances on issues such as environmental sustainability, immigration reform, and social justice. In addition to representing workers in their respective industries, the USW is actively involved in promoting international labor solidarity. The union works closely with labor groups in other countries to advance the rights and protections of workers globally.