Civil and Human Rights News
USW Activists Help Send Bill Repealing Voter Transportation Ban to Gov. Whitmer’s Desk
Andrea Hunter, President of USW Local 1299 and Detroit/Downriver chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, was one of many advocates who played a role in overturning this ban, propelling a lawsuit that inspired the bill.
USW International President David McCall and Leslie Marshall reflect on Tom Conway's legacy
USW International President David McCall appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show last week to reflect on the legacy of Tom Conway, former president of the USW, who passed away on Sept. 25.
USW honra el Mes de la Herencia Hispanoamericana
“El primer principio fundacional de nuestro gran sindicato establece que nuestro propósito es unir a todos los trabajadores, independientemente de su credo, color o nacionalidad.
Union members renew commitment to social justice at APALA and LCLAA conventions
Labor activists across the United States renewed their commitment to social and economic justice at the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) and Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) conventions, both held the first week of August.
District 12 hosts first gathering of Indigenous members in United States
This was the first gathering of Native and Indigenous USW members in the United States and included workers from a variety of industries such as oil, steel, health care and aluminum. Click to read more...
USW members celebrate Pride Month across the US and Canada
Members of the USW took to the streets across the United States and Canada throughout June to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month. Click to see pictures and to read more...
USW on Pride Month: A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
Every person—regardless of their ethnic, national, religious, gender, or romantic identity—deserves health and safety in their workplaces and in their communities. This Pride Month we recognize and recommit to this crucial founding principle of our union.
Local 8599 and 675 members sow seeds of community in honor of Cesar Chavez
Members of Locals 8599 and Local 675 in Southern California, along with the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), planted and cared for a community garden last weekend in honor of Cesar Chavez Day of Service.
Labor and civil rights activists empower each other and community in Gary, Ind., during Black Labor Week
Black Labor Week was kickstarted in 2011 by District 7 Next Generation Sub-Coordinator E.J. Jenkins to bring people together from different communities who aren’t familiar with the struggles the city has faced.
USW members learn from EMT pioneer during Black History Month webinar
USW members had the chance to hear directly from John Moon from Freedom House Ambulance during a special Black History Month “Teaching Tuesday” organized by the USW Health Care Workers Council and the Education and Membership Development department.
Activists organize for the future, honor Dr. King’s legacy in Washington
The conference theme focused around “Claiming Our Power, Protecting Our Democracy." Participants also spent time in the community, volunteering with nonprofit organizations as well as lending a hand at Eliot-Hine Middle School.
Honoring ChangeMakers: USW hosts Multiplying Good award winners
We were thrilled to honor the next generation of community activists as we hosted the inaugural class of Multiplying Good's ChangeMakers. More...
USW activists talk community, bargaining power at District 10 Civil and Human Rights Conference
The roughly forty members participated in workshops on understanding power and privilege, fighting anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, forming and utilizing Civil and Human Rights Committees within local unions, and unpacking how racism impacts health and safety.
Details for the 2023 AFL-CIO Martin Luther King Jr. Civil andHuman Rights Conference
Registration is now open for the 2023 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference: Claiming Our Power, Protecting Our Democracy. Click for more info and to register...
USW Members Celebrate Roberto Clemente for His Life of Activism During Hispanic Heritage Month
The ¡Que Viva Clemente! fundraiser featured the screening of an original film produced by the members of USW Locals 6135 and 6871 in Puerto Rico, Latino artists doing live paintings, a voter registration drive, and more.