- May 29, 2013 Republican Obstructionism is Destroying Protections for Working Men and Women Progressive talk show host Leslie Marshall spoke with United Steelworkers (USW) International Vice President Tom Conway about the dysfunctional Senate and how Americans are losing protections they would normally have because of Republican obstructionism.
- May 24, 2013 USW Local 6992 Seeks a Fair Contract from Dupont USW members in the Buffalo NY Sub-District, were out to support Local 6992 in their battle with Dupont for a fair contract. The company has violated the law and made changes to our benefits while in the middle of contract negotiations.
- May 23, 2013 USW Urges New York MTA to Reconsider Rebuilding Verrazano-Narrows Bridge with Domestic, not Chinese Steel United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard today wrote to Fernando Ferrer, Acting Chairman, and Thomas F. Prendergast, Interim Executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), questioning its decision to use 15,000 tons of steel, all sourced from China, to rebuild the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
- May 15, 2013 USW Praises Senate Support for Strong Buy America Requirements in Water Resources Development Act The United Steelworkers (USW) lauded today’s overwhelming support in the Senate, by a 60-36 margin, to pass the Merkley-Brown amendment (#866) to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This will ensure that federal taxpayer dollars used to fund water infrastructure projects under WRDA will be spent on goods and materials made here in America by American workers.
- May 03, 2013 Discussing Legislative Issues with Congressman Mike Michaud USW local union leadership during their Maine Labor Council's spring meeting discuss legislative issues with Congressman (USW member) Mike Michaud.
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- April 21, 2009 District 4 Director, John E. Shinn District 4 Director John Shinn will be submitting his biography soon.
- March 21, 2013 District Contacts This page contains contact information about United Steelworkers representatives and staff in District 4.
- October 06, 2009 Local Union Links This page highlights USW Local Unions in District 4 who wish to promote their Web sites. Please notify the Webmaster of any address changes for your Web site or to have your Web site listed below.
- October 07, 2009 Steelworkers Council of Public Employees Steelworkers Council of Public Employees (Scope) Mission is to identify, sponsor and support legislation to protect the rights and jobs of public sector employees To promote public policy for the benefit of all public sector employees ... more
- December 17, 2009 USW Courses and Training Descriptions This section the features about various training and courses offered by the United Steelworkers.
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- April 21, 2009 What Is Rapid Response Rapid Response is the Steelworkers' nonpartisan grassroots education, communication, and action program that involves every member.
- June 11, 2009 Rapid Response Coordinator in District 4 Locals seeking information on Rapid Response activities in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont, including new team training and general program assistance, should contact the following Coordinator.
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- April 21, 2009 District 4 Organizing Coordinator None of the information below will be disclosed to anyone outside the union. You can contact United Steelworker District 4 Organizing Coordinator by calling (716) 565-1720 during working hours, and after hours if you leave your name and number someone will return your call.
- June 12, 2009 Organize The United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO-CLC, is your opportunity for a change. By organizing with the USW, you become part of an organization that brings with its over 850,000 members.
- October 07, 2009 Why Should I Join A Union? Having a Union in your workplace is the most beneficial thing you can do to secure your future and the future of your family! Read more to find out why.
- October 28, 2009 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Forming a Union Some questions are answered dealing with forming a new local union. What will be in our first union contract? Membership dues. When do we begin paying? How much are they?
- October 28, 2009 Summary of the National Labor Relations Act It is in the national interest of the United States to maintain full production in its economy. Industrial strife among employees, employers, and labor organizations interferes with full production and is contrary to our national interest. Experience has shown that labor disputes can be lessened if the parties involved recognize the legitimate rights of each in their relations with one another.
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- July 20, 2009 Women of Steel Coordinators Women -- especially our "Women of Steel" activists play a major role shaping the future for working women. In this section is a listing of Women of Steel Coordinators in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Delaware.
- June 30, 2009 Women's Committee Building Solidarity Action Calendar Create Your Own Women's Committee "Building Solidarity
- October 07, 2009 Statement of Policy on Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment is not a joke. It creates feelings of uneasiness, humiliation and discomfort. It is an expression of perceived power and superiority by the harasser over another person. There are two principle fundamental to the trade union movement: human rights and solidarity. Sexual harassment strikes at the heart of both.
- October 07, 2009 Women of Steel in District 4 Participate in United Way Day of Caring On June 24, a team of United Steelworker (USW) women from Local 1000 participated on an all-day project at a Women's shelter as part of a United Way Day of Caring in Corning, New York.
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