- January 31, 2012 Action Alert for USW Members in the Northeast Sunoco and ConocoPhillips have arbitrarily decided to shut down three strategic oil refineries on the East Coast, all three in or near Philadelphia, Pa. All three of these refineries are USW workplaces, and if the companies follow through on their threat, 1,300 of our members will lose their jobs.
- January 21, 2012 Steelworkers Rally Across America in Support of Ohio Cooper Tire Workers On January 14, 2012, United Steelworker (USW) members across America held informational rallies in support of the locked out workers at USW Local 207L in Findlay, OH. Since November 28, 2011, Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. refused the union's offer to remain on the job while negotiations proceeded.
- December 08, 2011 Americans know that if We Don’t Make Things, We’re in Trouble In this episode, Leslie Marshall talks with Tom Conway, International Vice President for Administration for the United Steelworkers (USW). Conway talked about recent and past trade bills and the effect workers and the nation.
- December 02, 2011 USW Applauds Congressional Call for Action on Green Energy Leo W. Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued a statement today, commenting on a letter sent by 59 members of Congress to President Obama calling for action on Chinese clean energy protectionism.
- November 28, 2011 Middle Class Recognizing the Arrogant Frenzy of Radical Measures By Republicans Leslie Marshall, from the The Leslie Marshall Show, talks with United Steelworkers (USW) President Leo W. Gerard about recent elections and the middle-class recognizing the radical ideas of Republicans and the Tea Party.
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- April 21, 2009 District 4 Director, Bill Pienta William J. Pienta was appointed District 4 Director by the International Executive Board on May 1, 2004 and was elected by acclamation to a full term as District Director in 2005. He serves on the union's Corning Negotiating Committee.
- April 20, 2009 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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