Women of Steel News
Final Day of the International Women's Conference
Click here for highlights from the final day of the USW's International Women's Conference.
Highlights from Day Two of the 2018 International Women's Conference
Click the heading to read more about the keynote speakers, including USW International President Leo W. Gerard and many international guests, and the engaging and powerful panel discussions lead by Women of Steel activists from across our union.
More than 1,200 Women of Steel Answer the Call
On day one of the USW International Women's Conference, WOS coordinators for each of the 13 USW Districts introduced their delegations with a brief history of their leadership, sector statistics, and passionate chants that nearly shook the chandeliers.
2018 International Women's Conference Delegate Bios
Click to learn more about our some of our stellar sisters who are attending the 2018 International Women's Conference in Toronto, Ontario.
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.
Woman Trade Unionist Succeeds in Male-Dominated Profession
Read how Charlene Clarke from local 13173 in Ontario, Canada got active in her local of almost 200 members.
Empowered women empower women: District 11 conference spreads message of inclusion
Our union is open to everyone and everyone should feel welcome and empowered to join together to fight for a better life. This was the message at the District 11 Women of Steel conference. Click here for more.
Local 3657 WOS Gives Back
A small group of representatives from Local 3657’s Women of Steel (WOS) committee today handed out more than 200 “blessing bags” filled with toiletries to those in need.
United Steelworkers & Los Mineros Making a Meaningful International Trade
Click to read Local 9434 member Brook D'Angelo's recap of her visit to Mexico to march with Los Mineros is memory of 65 miners who died in an explosion in 2006.
USW Announces Support for Revival of Poor People’s Campaign
The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today its full support for a revival of the Poor People’s Campaign that was kicked off earlier this month by Reverend Dr. William Barber II and Reverend Liz Theoharis.
USW Marks International Women’s Day, Pledges to “Say No to Violence”
Statement from United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard in recognition of International Women’s Day.
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.
District 9 Women of Steel Conference - October 16-17, 2017 Cancellation
Building strength and solidarity within the Women of Steel of District 9 is very important to increasing unity within our Locals and the District. This is why we have a District WOS Conference every other year.
USW Cares: 2017 District 13 USW Jefferson Award Winner, the South Louisiana Women of Steel Regional Council
The South LA WOS Regional Council pulled resources from its locals to completely refurbish a “living room” at a women’s shelter in their area. For their hard work and compassion, they are District 13’s 2017 USW Jefferson Award winner.
USW Cares: 2017 District 11 USW Jefferson Award Winner, Local Union 105 Women of Steel
In the past year, the Local Union 105 Women of Steel (WOS) committee raised more than $16,000 to help those in their community who needed it most. For their relentless compassion and giving, they are District 11’s 2017 USW Jefferson Award winners.