Civil and Human Rights News
USW: Labor Must Commit to Reclaiming Dr. King’s Dream of Dignity
This statement was issued today by Fred Redmond, United Steelworkers (USW) Vice President for Human Affairs, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Info for the 2019 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference
Click for more info on the conference which will be held Jan. 18-21, 2019 in Washington, D.C.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Nov. 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and a good day to remind every to take the pledge to commit our union to doing its part to help our sisters at work. Click here for more.
International VP Redmond Calls for Unity in Troubled Times
International Vice President Fred Redmond and progressive talk show host Leslie Marshall last week discussed the recent mass shooting in a Pittsburgh synagogue, which left 11 people dead and six others injured.
Local 3657 WOS Gives Back
A small group of representatives from Local 3657’s Women of Steel (WOS) committee today handed out more than 200 “blessing bags” filled with toiletries to those in need.
Rep. John Lewis Receives USW Wellstone Award
Rep. John Lewis, a civil and workers' rights icon, and Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton were the recipients of the USW Wellstone Award this year. Click here for more.
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.
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.