The DOE Environmental Management Office released its 2022 calendar year cleanup priorities, setting an agenda that will impact members at least five USW-represented sites who work on cleanup of radioactive and chemical waste.

Jan 24, 2022

Hundreds of county health care workers vote to join the USW

A group of roughly 500 workers at four Kane Community Living Centers across the Pittsburgh region voted unanimously last Friday to join the USW.

Jan 24, 2022

Supreme Court Agrees to Review Washington State Workers’ Compensation Law

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a Washington state law that makes it easier for sick nuclear contractor employees at Hanford nuclear reservation to obtain state workers’ compensation benefits.

Jan 21, 2022

County Workers at Kane Community Living Centers Vote to Join USW

The bargaining unit will consist of Certified Nurse Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, recreation aides, dietary and housekeeping workers, and material handlers at the Allegheny County-run assisted living and senior facilities.

Jan 17, 2022

USW commemorates Dr. King by demanding voting rights legislation

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Jan 14, 2022

Trade Victory for USW Uncoated Paper Markets in Sunset Review of Current Protections

To support efforts to maintain the orders and fight for USW Paper jobs, International VP Leeann Foster testified to the USITC in November and detailed the critical impact that the existing orders have had on USW-represented paper employers.