Legislative Issues News
The Union Way of Life; Ohio Pipe Mill Illustrates Need for Major Infrastructure Bill
Local 7014 members make some of those vital products at their factory in Coshocton. The McWane facility produces ductile iron pipe used in water infrastructure, as well as utility poles used to provide electrical power to communities.
Legislative Director Roy Houseman Testifies for Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth on “Defending and Investing in U.S. Competitiveness”
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PRO Act Would Rebuild Labor Movement
Rapid Response is asking USW members across the country to contact their U.S. senators and urge them to vote YES for the PRO Act. Please call your senators at: 877-607-0785. (Remember, you have two senators, so be sure to make two calls!)
USW Welcomes House Passage of INVEST in America Act, Calls for Continued Action on Infrastructure
This is the kind of forward thinking that we need as we engage in what must be a larger, ongoing effort to rebuild our infrastructure, revitalize our communities and reinvigorate our economy.
The Oilworker: June 2021
Click to read a message from the NOBP Chair.
USW Welcomes Results of Critical Supply Chain Reviews
The USW commends the Biden administration for directly tackling the problem of our nation’s long-neglected supply chains and identifying concrete steps to shore up crucial vulnerabilities.
USW@Work: Volume 16, Issue 2
In this issue: USW cement workers key part of infrastructure push; ATI forces 1,300 workers to picket line; PRO Act would rebuild labor movement; University of Pittsburgh organizing campaigns pushing forward; and more.
Members mobilize, House passes workplace violence prevention bill
USW members rallied last week to make phone calls and send e-mails to their House Representatives, urging them to support the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act.
Tell your Representative to vote YES on H.R. 1195!
Make a quick call and send an email today. It’s quick, easy, and it makes a difference!
It's time all of us had dignity, respect at work: PRO Act Now!
Everyone deserves to be heard, respected and treated with dignity at work. That's why we need the Senate to pass the PRO Act. Learn more about this legislation here.
Urge your Senators to support worker health and safety
Email your Senators and ask them to urge Senate leadership to support an Emergency Temporary Standard to protect workers from COVID-19.
Why we need to strengthen American Manufacturing
Our Vice President at Large Roxanne Brown appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show to talk about strengthening American manufacturing. Listen here.
Workers Memorial Day 2021: Renew the Promise; Safe Jobs for All
On April 28, the USW and all unions of the AFL-CIO will observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job, and to renew the fight for safe jobs.
USW Member Calls for End to Forced Labor in China
When Chinese workers are forced to work against their will for poverty wages in unsafe conditions, it violates their human rights and puts our jobs at risk. That’s why Joe Wrona testified before Congress about this important issue. Click to read more...
District 4 Member Testifies on Forced Labor in China for Senate Finance Committee
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