Civil and Human Rights News
USW Announces Support for Revival of Poor People’s Campaign
The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today its full support for a revival of the Poor People’s Campaign that was kicked off earlier this month by Reverend Dr. William Barber II and Reverend Liz Theoharis.
He died while fighting for union rights
Our International Vice President Fred Redmond has penned this essay about the life and death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who died 50 years ago today fighting for workers. Click here for more.
USW Marks International Women’s Day, Pledges to “Say No to Violence”
Statement from United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard in recognition of International Women’s Day.
USW@Work: Volume 13, Issue 1
In this issue: Our new campaign to ensure continued growth and sustainability of mining in Minnesota; highlighting local union 1-00377 who make buns and muffins in Ohio; and updates on our trade and bargaining.
Working People’s Day of Action
On Sat., Feb. 24, 2018, thousands of people will unite for events in 20+ cities nationwide to defend our freedoms to fight for decent and equitable pay for our work, benefits that support us, and the secure future that we all want.
Steelworkers Endorse Mark MacKenzie for Congress
The United Steelworkers (USW) today endorsed State Representative and former New Hampshire AFL-CIO President Mark MacKenzie for Congress to fight on behalf of working families in the First Congressional District. Click here for more.
District 7 SOAR Attend Deportation Rally in Gary, Ind.
In early October, Scott Marshall and Jim Lang were among the Steelworkers who attended a rally against mass deportations at the Gary, Ind., Airport.
District 12 – SOAR’s Joel Buchanan Represents USW at Pueblo Pride Festival
Joel Buchannan, a 43-year member and retiree from Evraz Rocky Mountain Steel (formerly Oregon Steel) represented the USW and the Pueblo Central Labor Council (PCLC) at the Pueblo LGBTQ Pride Festival.
USW@Work: Volume 12, Issue 3
In this edition: The union difference for casino workers in W. Va.; contract updates from paper, academics, mining, and tire and rubber; status of the 232 investigations into steel and aluminum; outcome of investment from Apple into Ky., Corning plant.
USW Statement on Violence in Charlottesville
Click here to read our statement on Charlottesville.
USW Cares: Member from Canada wins top Jefferson Award honor for community service
Nancy McCurrach from Local Union 1944 wins for ‘Refugee Welcome Wagon’
Florida Local’s Civil and Human Rights Committee Learns New Skills
USW Local 9 -00033, Palatka, Florida Civil and Human Rights Committee members learned new skills from District 9 Sub-Director and Civil & Human Rights Coordinator Tommy Wright.
USW Local 8888 Celebrating the Life of Mary Jackson
USW Local 8888 will celebrate Black History Month by hosting its first Distinguished Trailblazer Reception
Honoring Black History Month
Click here to read our Black History Month statement.
USW's Redmond among honorees at 2017 MLK celebration
Our own International VP Fred Redmond is among those being honored at this year's AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. Click here for more.