Associate Member News
- March 20, 2013 Countering Contingency As the Adjunct Faculty Association’s organizing effort at Duquesne University gained publicity in the Pittsburgh area, calls started coming in from NTT faculty members working at a number of higher education institutions. Several of them met with organizers from the USW and decided to plan a conference ...
- January 28, 2013 | MSNBC'S THE ED SHOW Video: Comprehensive immigration reform might be shot in the arm organized labor needs What would immigration reform mean for the labor movement? Ed Schultz asks Leo Gerard of the United Steelworkers if labor will help push immigration reform across the line. (The Ed Show)
- January 31, 2012 | USW 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.
- October 31, 2011 | United Steelworkers USW Demands Fair Wages at Freeport-McMoRan in Indonesia Steelworkers demanding fair wages for thousands of workers on strike at a Freeport-McMoRan mine in Indonesia held a demonstration at the company’s headquarters in Phoenix.
- October 15, 2011 | United Steelworkers New Video: USW Joins Occupy Pittsburgh USW International President, Leo W. Gerard, joined thousands of Pittsburghers in Day 1 of the Occupy Pittsburgh movement.
- April 14, 2011 | USW NEW VIDEO: USW Fighting Back Across the Nation Click here to check out this new video highlighting USW activism nationwide as we fight back corporate-led attacks. Then pass it on.
- March 31, 2011 | USW USW@Work Magazine Now Available in Online Our quarterly magazine, USW@Work, is now available online complete with embedded video, downloada, printable pages and more. Check it out here.
- March 28, 2011 | USW USW's Gerard addresses massive protest in London, where workers' fight is same USW International President Leo W. Gerard was among the speakers at a massive weekend protest in London, England, where workers are facing the same kinds of attacks we're fighting in the U.S. and Canada.
- March 24, 2011 | USW/Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights NEW VIDEO: 100 Years After Triangle Fire, Clock Turning Back on Workers' Rights You have to check out this incredibly moving video about the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire 100 years ago and a similar tragedy that recently happened at a clothing factory in Bangladesh. It shows that the clock is turning back when it comes to workers' rights.
- March 16, 2011 | USW Experience Matters: Honeywell Putting Communities At Risk, Help Us Keep Them Safe Imagine if the nuclear workers in Japan were inexperienced. Experience does matter, especially in dangerous industries where a mistake could mean catastrophe for communities. Click here to find out how you can help our sisters and brothers who have been locked out of their uranium processing plant by Honeywell.
- March 11, 2011 | USW "Corporate America and their Right-Wing Friends have Declared War on the Working Class" USW International President Leo W. Gerard admonished those political efforts in numerous states across the country as he spoke in Indianapolis, IN on March 10 before thousands of American workers and supporters.
- March 09, 2011 | Rachel Maddow Show NEW VIDEO: Blame Wall Street... and Here's Why MSNBC's Rachel Maddow breaks down in a very simple way the increasing power and influence of the extremely wealthy in America. This is a must watch. Check it out then pass it on.
- March 01, 2011 | USW NEW VIDEO: USW Participates in 'Worker Revolution' in Madison Check out this new video showing USW's participation in what's being called the "Worker Revolution" in Madison, Wisconsin. Click here.
- December 10, 2010 | The Leslie Marshall Show Conway: Our Nation Needs a Manufacturing Policy USW International Vice President Tom Conway appeared on the Leslie Marshall Radio Show to talk about he importance of manufacturing to the nation.
- December 07, 2010 | The Ed Show Unemployed Held for Ransom Gerard on Schultz: Stop stealing from the unemployed to pay for tax cuts for the ultra rich.
- December 06, 2010 | The Hill's Blog Briefing Room Labor uses jobless to lean on Congress to extend unemployment benefits The AFL-CIO pressed lawmakers to extend a "lifeline" to unemployed workers by extending benefits for out-of-work Americans.
- November 29, 2010 | USW/The Leslie Marshall Show Health Care and Pay Freeze Leo Gerard and Leslie Marshall discuss the latest in the health care flap involving a conservative Maryland physician elected to Congress and President Obama’s announcement of a pay freeze for federal employees.
- November 03, 2010 | USW Election Results Demonstrate Frustrations in Industrial Heartland The following statement was released today by USW International President Leo W. Gerard: "Yesterday’s results do not indicate a move to the right by American voters. What is apparent instead is the frustration with the economy in the industrial heartland of the U.S. where manufacturing has been devastated and jobs lost.
- March 04, 2010 | USW Gerard, USW officers Begin New Term International President Leo W. Gerard, International Officers and International Executive Board members took the oaths of office for new four-year terms on March 1 in Toronto, Canada. Click here for more.
- February 25, 2010 | USW USW supports striking Mexican miners The USW continues its support of striking Mexican miners. Click here for more.
- February 22, 2010 | USW USW Health Insurance Tool Kit Updated with Latest Obama Plan
- February 12, 2010 | USW USW Black History Month Blog: Manufacturing the great equalizer In a special Black History Month blog by USW International President Leo W. Gerard and Vice President Fred Redmond, the leaders say that the youth of today need to lead a revolution for manufacturing jobs, which will help everyone in our nation prosper. Click here for more.
- January 27, 2010 | Workers Uniting Global union protests invite of British National Party to white supremacist meeting In a letter sent this week to the Westin Hotel, Workers Uniting expresses deep anger about the decision to allow a British National Party leader whose views are so offensive to so many to address a white supremacist conference on its premises. Click here for more.
- January 26, 2010 | USW Info for USW members, locals wishing to donate to Haiti Click here for information about how to donate to the Steelworkers Charitable Fund to help the victims of the terrible earthquake in Haiti as well as info about Union Plus' pledge to match donations.
- January 26, 2010 | USW USW President to FOX News: Campaign Finance Ruling Very Troubling USW International President Leo W. Gerard in an interview with FOX News last night discussed the troubling Supreme Court ruling regarding corporate campaign contributions. Click here for more.
- January 26, 2010 | USW VIDEO: USW President on FOX: 'Cadillac' tax bad for workers, bad politics USW International President Leo W. Gerard appeared recently on Fox Business Network to talk about why a so-called "Cadillac" tax to pay for health insurance reform is not only bad policy, but bad politics. Click here to watch.
- January 22, 2010 | AFL-CIO Trumka: Working class revolt wake-up call for more action on jobs, health care AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says in a new video message that the election in Massachusetts symbolizes a working class revolt that should be a wake-up call for all politicians that working families want more. Click here to watch.
- January 21, 2010 | USW USW, Others Call for Reform of Federal Toxic Chemical Law The USW, Learning Disabilities Association, Cancer Institute, and the PA Nurses today called for an overhaul of federal toxic chemical law to reduce the level of toxic exposures to workers, families and children. Click here for more.
- January 19, 2010 | USW USW members, children eligible for Union Plus scholarships The deadline is approaching for Union Plus scholarships that are available for USW members and their children. Click here for more info.
- January 13, 2010 | Workers Uniting Global Union Challenges Aggressive Behavior of Crown Holdings Workers Uniting, the global union in the UK, USA and Canada, has written to the chief executive officer of Crown Holdings to challenge the company’s aggressive behavior towards some of its employees around the world. Click here for more.
- January 13, 2010 | USW Standing strong in Canada: 6 months on the line for Vale Inco workers Our sisters and brothers in Canada are marking the 6-month anniversary of the strike at Vale Inco by filing an bad-faith bargaining complaint against the company. Click here for more.
- January 13, 2010 | USW USW Offers Support, Solidarity after Devastating Earthquake in Haiti The USW today responded to the devastating earthquake in Haiti by offering condolences, solidarity and $20,000 from the Steelworkers Humanity Fund. Click here for more.
- January 12, 2010 | AFL-CIO NEW VIDEO: AFL-CIO President: Nation in crisis needs political courage AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said in a speech to the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. that the economic crisis and the decline of the nation’s middle class “cries out for political courage.” Click here for more.
- January 12, 2010 | USW Tell Congress: Don't Tax Our Benefits Today is a national call-in day to tell Congress not to tax our hard-earned health insurance benefits. Please plan to partipate and urge others to do the same! Click here for more info.
- January 12, 2010 | USW USW Confident WTO Dispute Panel Will Uphold U.S. Tire Action USW International President Leo W. Gerard responded to the World Trade Organization decision to launch an investigation into President Obama’s decision to impose tariffs on surging Chinese tire imports. Click here for more.
- January 11, 2010 | National Labor Committee 8 more Bangladesh workers die in ship explosion Eight more workers in Bangladesh were burned to death on December 26, 2009, when the ship they were dismantling exploded. Click here for more details.
- January 08, 2010 | USW EPI, others debunk 'Cadillac' tax myths and mistruths There are so many myths and mistruths flying around about the so-called "Cadillac tax" on health insurance benefits. The bottom line: the tax is bad for working families and for reform. Click here for more info.
- January 06, 2010 | USW USW updates info for laid-off members The new year brings new information about COBRA and other benefits for members who have unfortunately lost their jobs. Click here for the latest.
- December 22, 2009 | USW Evaluate the 15th Civil and Human Rights Conference If you attended the USW's recent Civil and Human Rights conference, we want to hear from you. Click here to find out how you can do an online evaluation.
- December 22, 2009 | USW More than chicken soup: USW members demonstrate for real health care reform USW members were among demonstrators who encouraged local residents to remind Pennsylvania Congressman Tim Holden that America needs more than chicken soup when it comes to health care security. Click here for more.
- December 21, 2009 | USW NEW VIDEO: USW President on Vale Inco strike: We're fighting for our community USW International President Leo W. Gerard appeared today on Canada's BNN to discuss the strike at Vale Inco, talking about how the union is fighting for the community and for workers around the world. Click here to watch.
- December 17, 2009 | USW New report refutes claims that health care excise tax would not hurt middle class A new report by the CWA shows just how bad an excise tax on health care benefits would be for the middle class. Click here for more.
- December 16, 2009 | USW NEW VIDEO: USW President on direction of health reform: 'I'm angry as hell' USW International President Leo Gerard appeared on MSNBC and expressed the anger many Steelworkers are feeling about how the health insurance reform debate is going. Click here to watch and to find out how you can fight back.
- December 15, 2009 | USW Showing solidarity with our Sisters, Brothers on strike against Vale Inco Please click here to learn how you can help show solidarity and support for our fellow USW members who are on strike against Vale Inco in Canada.
- December 10, 2009 | AFL-CIO America Needs JOBS NOW Today, the AFL-CIO are launching a new online event focusing on jobs with AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Using online moderation tools, union leaders and activists across the country can submit questions for President Trumka about the jobs crisis and vote on questions already submitted.
- December 04, 2009 | USW NEW VIDEO: USW President Plays Major Role in White House Jobs Summit USW International President Leo W. Gerard played a major role in the White House jobs summit. He says he's optimistic, but the real work has just begun. Click here to see a video.
- November 23, 2009 | Workers Uniting U.S. study prompts transatlantic campaign to prevent deaths in paper industry A recent increase in workplace fatalities and serious injuries in the paper industry may have been brought on by employers trying to increase profit margins at the expense of health and safety, the world’s first global union said as it embarks on a transatlantic investigation of the industry. Click here for more.
- November 19, 2009 | USW Serious concerns from working families about Senate health proposal The impending Senate vote on health insurance reform is a good step towards progress, but working families have some serious concerns about the Senate proposal. Click here to find out how you can help.
- November 19, 2009 | USW Support our brothers and sisters at Vale; sign petition today Some 3,500 brothers and sisters remain on strike in Canada. Please show support today by signing an online petition that fights the vicious attack against Vale workers. Click here for more info.
- November 09, 2009 | Workers Uniting Global union shows solidarity for striking Vale workers; you can help, too Members of Workers Uniting showed solidarity with striking Vale workers by picketing a London bank were Vale executives were giving a presentation. You can support our brothers and sisters, too. Click here for more.
- November 07, 2009 | USW Historic House action on health care giant step, but not final step The historic House vote on health insurance reform is a giant leap, but we still have a long way to go in this fight. Click here for the latest.
- November 06, 2009 | USW Ahead of historical health insurance reform vote, Congress must hear from us A historic vote to change our nation's health care system appears on the horizon in the U.S. House. It's imperative USW members call their members of Congress to make sure our voices are heard. Click here for more info.
- November 06, 2009 | USW USW, paper companies applaud ITC decision to investigate unfair trade case Appleton Coated LLC, NewPage Corp., and Sappi Fine Paper North America – together with the USW - applauded the U.S. International Trade Commission for its unanimous vote to proceed with a full investigation of coated paper imports from China and Indonesia. Click here for more.
- October 23, 2009 | USW Tell Congress to say no to taxing health insurance benefits There's a bill in Congress right now that proposes a 40 percent excise tax on some health insurance plans, including many union plans. Please click here to learn what you can do to help stop this.
- October 20, 2009 | USW USW answers common member questions about health insurance reform A series of successful conference calls on the issue of health insurance reform resulted in several good questions from USW members. Click here to read those questions and answers.
- October 13, 2009 | USW USW Mourns Loss of Brother from Arizona USW member Robert Stewart died recently on the job. Click here to read his story.
- October 09, 2009 | USW USW Affirms Report on China Glass Industry Subsidization as Job Threat The United Steelworkers applauded the Alliance for American Manufacturing for a report just released on the significant job losses of U.S. glass workers and the massive increase of Chinese government subsidies that have exacerbated a damaging flood of imports to the industry. Click here for more.
- October 09, 2009 | USW USW lauds legislation that would create jobs; invest in workers; rebalance trade The USW lauded new legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and U.S. Rep. Louise M. Slaughter that would support our nation’s workforce and strengthen the competitiveness of American industries globally, while enhancing the administration’s ability to reduce foreign trade barriers. Click here for more.
- October 09, 2009 | USW USW to host conference call for members on health insurance reform USW will host a series of conference calls next week to talk to members about the important health insurance reform fight. Click here for more details.
- October 08, 2009 | Workers Independent News NEW AUDIO: USW works for safety at refinery startup Click here to hear a report from Workers Independent News about the USW's safety efforts at a refinery in Texas.
- September 24, 2009 | USW NEW VIDEO: USW Joins National Day of Action for Health Insurance Reform USW International Vice President Fred Redmond spoke at a rally for health insurance reform on the National Day of Action. Click here for more, including video.
- August 25, 2009 Fight Back America is the United Steelworkers (USW) Associate Member Program’s (AMP) Campaign to build power through community action Fight Back America is the United Steelworkers (USW) Associate Member Program’s (AMP) Campaign to build power through community action by: Improving people’s lives; Bringing people together to fight for good jobs, a fair workplace, access to good healthcare, a clean environment; and, strengthening Union ties to all working people and our natural allies, such as students, environmental and human-rights advocates.
- August 25, 2009 USW Strategic Alliances The United Steelworkers has entered into 18 strategic alliances over the past few years that can be roughly broken down into three categories: international strategic labor alliances, North American strategic labor alliances and other strategic alliances based on critical issues such as promoting good jobs AND a cleaner environment.
- June 11, 2008 | USW - United Steelworkers District 7 Health Care Is A Right, Not A Privilege - District 7 Bill Fair worked at Butler Manufacturing in Galesburg, Illinois for 38 years and took early retirement in 2003. At that time, health insurance for him and his wife, Donna, cost $486 a month. He took a part-time job to make ends meet. But a year after retiring, his health insurance premiums rose to $1,700 a month. The Fairs were forced to drop out of the plan. Their life insurance through Butler was dropped the next year.
