Legislative Issues News
Tell the Senate to Pass the COVID Relief Package
We continue to do our part to end this pandemic; Senators must do theirs and pass this bill. Click to take action!
Letter to the House of Representatives: United Steelworkers supports passage of H.R. 5, the Equality Act
The union today sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives urging them to pas H.R. 5, the Equality Act. Click to read the letter...
USW Welcomes Biden Administration Decision to Review U.S. Supply Chains
Biden’s order will focus on pharmaceuticals, computer chips, large-capacity batteries, and rare minerals used in high-tech applications.
USW Supports Michael Regan for the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator
The union today supported Michael Regan for the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator. Click here for more.
USW Supports Mayor Marty Walsh for Secretary of Labor
The union today supported Mayor Marty Walsh for Secretary of Labor. Click here for more.
USW Supports Dr. Miguel Cardona for the Secretary of Education
The union today supported Dr. Miguel Cardona for the Secretary of Education. Click here for more.
USW Supports Jennifer Granholm for the Secretary of Energy
The union today supported Jennifer Granholm for the Secretary of Energy. Click here for more.
USW Supports Gina Raimondo for Secretary of Commerce
The union today supported Gina Raimondo for U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Click here for more.
USW Applauds New Executive Orders to Protect Workers, Pushes for Permanent Action
International President Tom Conway issued this statement welcoming President Joe Biden’s executive orders focused on combatting the coronavirus pandemic, and specifically the order urging OSHA and MSHA to take immediate steps to protect workers
USW Supports Buttigieg for U.S. Secretary of Transportation
The union today supported Pete Buttigieg for U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Click here for more.
Roy Houseman discusses Biden’s pro-worker agenda on The Leslie Marshall Show
USW Legislative Director Roy Houseman appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show yesterday to discuss President Joe Biden’s pro-worker agenda and the USW’s legislative priorities for the new Congress.
Steel Industry and Labor Urge Biden to Keep Steel Tariffs in Place
Biden Administration Picks Demonstrate Pro-Worker Priorities
Click here for our International President Tom Conway's statement in response to some of President-elect Joe Biden's administration picks.
USW among those testifying in Senate hearing regarding China and our economy
Click here to learn more about how we're fighting for workers at the U.S. Senate.
USW health care worker testifies about COVID-19 impact
Briita Noyes, a Registered Nurse (RN) at a long-term care facility in Minnesota and USW steward, spoke out this week about some of the health and safety issues affecting her industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.