This USW family from Ohio faced a nightmare: Ryan was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor first. Then baby Nathan. Now they're battling U.S. Senators who this week could take away the hard-working family's health care.
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In this edition: A look at our members in the EMT/Paramedic industry; 2017 USW Constitutional Convention Recap; Update about the fight to organize Adjunct Faculty at Duquesne University; Our current trade fights in steel, aluminum and more.
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Deidria Collins of Local Union 731 works with four organizations that aid the homeless, fund her local community center, provide in-need children with school supplies and help people who are struggling abroad.
Our Union was founded in 1942 and formed a set of founding principles to guide our organization. Click to see more!
Any renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) must prioritize workers, their communities and the environment
“By stepping up and contributing to our Political Action Committee (PAC) we are investing in improving the laws that impact our families, jobs, workplaces, and our communities. That’s why I give regularly to USW PAC.”
Click here to read our statement on Charlottesville.
Nancy Goodman Mccurrach, our sister from TWU USW National Local 1944 was awarded the 2017 Volunteer Champion Award by the Jefferson Awards Foundation. Sister Nancy represented our union at the annual awards ceremony that saw many volunteers get nominated to receive the prestigious award. Nancy’s work in establishing the Tri-Cities Refugees Welcome Wagon – a group that assist newcomers to Canada by not only raising money to pay for urgent medical needs, food, transit passes and other family staples, but also spends time with folks to get to know their new neighbourhood. Earlier this week, Nancy received an official recognition from the Prime Minister of Canada for her work. We can’t say it enough – from United Steelworkers members across the continent - Congratulations, Nancy! And in case you missed it, read Nancy’s story here: usw.to/27g #USWCares #canlab
Any renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) must prioritize workers, their communities and the environment
“By stepping up and contributing to our Political Action Committee (PAC) we are investing in improving the laws that impact our families, jobs, workplaces, and our communities. That’s why I give regularly to USW PAC.”
Click here to read our statement on Charlottesville.
Jimmy and John Beidler are the USW District 10 Jefferson Awards Winners because of their service project that benefited fellow Steelworkers who were impacted by the devastating floods in Louisiana in August 2016.
USW officials toured three Illinois Solvay plants in May to view operations and check into reports of air quality issues and other safety-related matters at one of the sites.
Over 200 steelworkers rally at Hecla Headquarters
USW members and retirees have been working for these goals through Rapid Response, our union’s legislative education and action program.
In June, District 7 SOAR members joined other unions and retiree organizations in picketing Illinois’ Republican Governor Bruce Rauner.
The United Steelworkers (USW) released the following statement from USW International President Leo W. Gerard on the 10th anniversary of strikes launched by the Mexican miners and metalworkers union Los Mineros at three Grupo Mexico locations.
International Vice President at Large Carol Landry brought a message of USW solidarity to the convention of Brazil’s National Confederation of Chemical Workers CNQ/CUT, held July 11-14 in São Paulo.
Click here for International President Leo W. Gerard's statement in response to news reports that President Trump has decided to delay action in support of the domestic steel industry under Section 232 of U.S. trade law.
Free haircuts for the needy at the union hall. Youth versus adult basketball games. Educating children. These are just a few of the reasons why E.J. Jenkins is District 7’s 2017 Jefferson Awards winner. Click to read more...
Click here to download the Spring 2017 edition of SOAR in Action.
Bimonthly publication for chemical workers features news & analysis of chemical industry, chemical laws & regulations, health & safety, contract settlements, mobilization activities, conferences & meetings, local union activities & workplace news.
Paper workers' newsletter features info. about health & safety incidents, OSHA regulations & union-management health & safety meetings; provides summaries of arbitration cases, & news on trade, bargaining, local unions, & companies in the paper sector.
Paper workers' newsletter features info. about health & safety incidents, OSHA regulations & union-management health & safety meetings; provides summaries of arbitration cases, & news on trade, bargaining, local unions, & companies in the paper sector.
The Oil Worker is a bimonthly publication that features news and analysis about the oil industry, National Oil Bargaining, health and safety incidents, investigations and lessons learned, regulations, and local union bargaining, activities and issues.
Paper workers' newsletter features info. about health & safety incidents, OSHA regulations & union-management health & safety meetings; provides summaries of arbitration cases, & news on trade, bargaining, local unions, & companies in the paper sector.
Paper workers' newsletter features info. about health & safety incidents, OSHA regulations & union-management health & safety meetings; provides summaries of arbitration cases, & news on trade, bargaining, local unions, & companies in the paper sector.
Paper workers' newsletter features info. about health & safety incidents, OSHA regulations & union-management health & safety meetings; provides summaries of arbitration cases, & news on trade, bargaining, local unions, & companies in the paper sector.
Paper workers' newsletter features info. about health & safety incidents, OSHA regulations & union-management health & safety meetings; provides summaries of arbitration cases, & news on trade, bargaining, local unions, & companies in the paper sector.
Paper workers' newsletter features info. about health & safety incidents, OSHA regulations & union-management health & safety meetings; provides summaries of arbitration cases, & news on trade, bargaining, local unions, & companies in the paper sector.
Paper workers' newsletter features info. about health & safety incidents, OSHA regulations & union-management health & safety meetings; provides summaries of arbitration cases, & news on trade, bargaining, local unions, & companies in the paper sector.
Paper workers' newsletter features info. about health & safety incidents, OSHA regulations & union-management health & safety meetings; provides summaries of arbitration cases, & news on trade, bargaining, local unions, & companies in the paper sector.
Nancy Goodman Mccurrach, our sister from TWU USW National Local 1944 was awarded the 2017 Volunteer Champion Award by the Jefferson Awards Foundation. Sister Nancy represented our union at the annual awards ceremony that saw many volunteers get nominated to receive the prestigious award. Nancy’s work in establishing the Tri-Cities Refugees Welcome Wagon – a group that assist newcomers to Canada by not only raising money to pay for urgent medical needs, food, transit passes and other family staples, but also spends time with folks to get to know their new neighbourhood. Earlier this week, Nancy received an official recognition from the Prime Minister of Canada for her work. We can’t say it enough – from United Steelworkers members across the continent - Congratulations, Nancy! And in case you missed it, read Nancy’s story here: usw.to/27g #USWCares #canlab
Pitt Grads are uniting for a voice in decisions that impact our lives. Working together with the university, we can decide what’s best for us. For greater equity and transparency in our worklives, we need a union!
