Rapid Response News
Kavanaugh's track record is not good for workers
Click to learn more about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s track record on worker issues
Why You Should Care About the Supreme Court Nominations
Need a reason to pay attention to the Supreme Court? Here are five.
USW@Work: Volume 13, Issue 3
In this issue: updates from Steel, Paper and Oil Bargaining, a highlight of Local Union 419M whose members make Fiestaware; a recap of the 2018 Rapid Response Conference; an update on the lockout of Local Unions 12012 and 12003 at National Grid; and more.
New Rapid Response Coordinator Hits the Ground Running
Read how Rich Helgren, a Steelworker for 29 years, took on the job of Rapid Response Coordinator at his local to help prevent the rollback of chemical safety protections our union fought hard for.
California First Responders Urge “No on Prop 11”
Learn how Prop 11 puts thousands of California’s first responders in jeopardy of losing their right to meal and rest breaks, which will worsen already difficult working conditions and potentially risk public safety.
SOAR Members Fight to Preserve Union Rights in Missouri
Discover how USW retirees have been involved in every aspect of the 'Vote No on Prop A' campaign in Missouri, including collecting petitions, gathering ‘Vote NO’ pledge cards, distributing yard signs, and door-to-door canvassing.
Thousands at the Ohio Statehouse Rally to Save Our Pensions!
A massive crowd, estimated at over 15,000, descended on the Ohio Statehouse July 12, in Columbus, demanding that a rapidly growing crisis in our nation’s pension system be fixed.
Keeping up the Efforts to Protect Retirement Security
Retirement security remains a key focus of Rapid Response this year. Click to learn more about how we're working to protect pensions.
District 10 Local Union Takes Steps to Reignite SOAR Chapter
On March 10, USW Local 12698 held a “reorganizing” meeting for SOAR Chapter 10-7.
District 13 - A Small SOAR Chapter with a Big Impact!
Read how, with little resources, the leaders of SOAR Chapter 13-1 make a big impact.
Working People’s Day of Action
On Sat., Feb. 24, 2018, thousands of people will unite for events in 20+ cities nationwide to defend our freedoms to fight for decent and equitable pay for our work, benefits that support us, and the secure future that we all want.
Right to Work is WRONG!: We need to vote NO on Proposition A
Proposition A is Right to Work, and we need to stand together reject it.
A Dangerous Last-Ditch Effort: New “Graham-Cassidy” healthcare bill is as bad as the previous bills that Americans have rejected
The Senate is attempting to force through another terrible healthcare bill by the end of next week, while sidelining bipartisan efforts to improve coverage.
USW@Work: Volume 12, Issue 3
In this edition: The union difference for casino workers in W. Va.; contract updates from paper, academics, mining, and tire and rubber; status of the 232 investigations into steel and aluminum; outcome of investment from Apple into Ky., Corning plant.
SOAR and Rapid Response: We Are All In This Together!
USW members and retirees have been working for these goals through Rapid Response, our union’s legislative education and action program.