Legislative Issues News
President Conway Talks Trade on the Leslie Marshall Show
USW International President Tom Conway appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show to discuss the vital role U.S. trade policy play in protecting the nation’s strength and security. Click to listen to the full interview.
USW: USMCA Panel Decision Bad for Workers
Today’s USMCA panel decision not only hurts workers across North America but undercuts the agreement itself, representing a significant victory for Chinese and other foreign producers
Biden Celebrates Infrastructure Effort with Union Workers
President Joe Biden spoke at the site of the Fern Hollow Bridge, which collapsed on Jan. 28, 2022. Thanks to federal funding, union workers are already in the process of rebuilding the bridge. Click to read more about his visit...
Kim Miller Talks Wins for Workers on the Leslie Marshall Show
Kim Miller discussed the historic victories Democrats have notched in favor of working families in the two years since President Joe Biden took office – despite having just a slim majority in Congress. Click to listen...
USW Thanks White House National Climate Advisor and Longtime Labor Ally Gina McCarthy For Decades of Friendship
USW: Labor Movement Will Continue as a Force for Good for Generations
As we look to the future, we pledge to continue the fight for working people, and to push our leaders to join us in that fight, on this Labor Day and every day.
USW's Conway leads labor in asking for job-protecting tariffs to remain
Our president recently sent the Biden Administration comments urging job-protecting tarrifs remain in place on behalf of the Labor Advisory Committee for Trade Negotiations and Trade Policy. Read more here.
Your Union, Your Voice 2022 Under Way!
In recent weeks, Districts began holding town hall meetings across the country, and we launched another membership survey so we can know where you stand on some of the biggest issues facing working Americans today. Click to read more...
USW Supports Section 232 Deal with UK
This is important progress as we work to limit unfair trade and create demand for the products our members make every day.
Senate Confirms Two New Members of the Chemical Safety Board
The board’s work is applicable across sectors with highly hazardous substances and processes, including many USW-represented workplaces, and serves as a vital tool in helping keep USW members safe on the job.
USW's letter to Congress re: steel tariffs
Click here to read our letter to members of Congress regarding steel tariffs.
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.
USW@Work: Volume 15: Issue 4
In this issue: highlight of USW Local 137M at Owens-Illinois; Joe Biden's plan to rebuild America and his pro-union record; Trump's broken promises on trade; USW members at Local 4889 answer call to help struggling Philadelphia neighbors; and more.
USW@Work: Volume 15, Issue 2
In this issue: members mobilize to fight COVID-19; highlight of USW Local Union 8888; results from the "Your Union. Your Voice." survey and town halls; and a recap of Black Labor Week.
USW@Work: Volume 15, Issue 1
In this issue: Workers ratify a new contract at packaging giant WestRock; an organizing up date from Proterra in California; Rapid Response activists lobbied Congress for legislation to preserve endangered pension funds; the latest on trade; and more.