Legislative Issues News
USW Welcomes Biden Directive on Global Labor Policy
The USW welcomes today’s global labor directive and the Biden administration’s continuing commitment to ensuring our nation’s diplomatic efforts and foreign engagements further labor rights abroad.
USW Calls for End to Tax Breaks for Corporate Anti-Union Expenses
The U.S. government should not be subsidizing corporate attacks on American working families. That’s why the USW supports the ‘No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act.’
USW Welcomes Resolution of Goodyear Rapid Response Case, Calls on all Mexican Tire Producers to Allow Union Organizing
We welcome the announcement by the U.S. Trade Representative and the Department of Labor that the case filed against Goodyear on April 20 under the United States-Mexico Canada Agreement. More...
USW Applauds ITC’s Final Determination on Freight Rail Couplers from China
We welcome the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) final affirmative determination on certain dumped and subsidized freight rail couplers from China. More...
USW leaders in Districts 1 and 4 push for safe staffing legislation to protect health care workers
Union leaders in Districts 1 and 4 sent letters to their state lawmakers supporting safe staffing legislation for health care workers in Michigan and New Jersey.
Election Outcome Creates Opportunity for Restoring Workers' Rights in Michigan
The new pro-worker majority in Michigan’s state legislature acted swiftly on their promise to restore workers’ collective bargaining rights by passing legislation to repeal the state’s so-called “Right to Work” law.
Conway urges Congress to back "Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act"
This week, our International President Tom Conway, penned a letter to leaders in Congress urging them to support H.R. 984, the “Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach (CVSO) Act." More...
Workers’ Newest Allies in State and Federal Government (Part three of series)
With only two months under his belt as a freshman member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Chris Deluzio has quickly established himself as an unwavering voice for workers. Click to read more...
USW International President Tom Conway Appointed to Key Trade Panel
International President Tom Conway has been appointed to the White House’s Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN). ACTPN provide guidance during negotiations for new trade agreements and help monitor trade pacts already in place.
USW Applauds Reintroduction of PRO Act in U.S. Senate, House
The United Steelworkers union (USW) today joined lawmakers from both houses of Congress to call for the passage of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House.
USW: Trade Action on Russian Metals and Inputs Critical Step Forward
Our statement is here on the Biden administration's announcement today about new tariffs on select Russian metals and inputs and Section 232 relief measures on Russian aluminum...
USW@Work: Volume 18, Issue 1
In this issue: USW’s college professors fight for better universities for faculty, students; member-driven organizing effort already delivering wins; ERT helps workers, families after devastating events; and more.
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...