Legislative Issues News
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
Click to read his full testimony...
Vice President Brown Testifies for Hearing on Domestic Manufacturing and a Clean Energy Future
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USW Applauds House Passage of PRO Act, Urges Swift Action in Senate
The PRO Act is a much-needed corrective to this assault on workers’ power and, if signed into law, will pave the way for them to better advocate for themselves and their families. Click to read the full statement.
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...