District 1 News
International Officers Answer Questions about Infrastructure During Virtual Meetings
The USW held its first virtual session about its infrastructure initiative, We Supply America, on May 10 when International President Tom Conway and International Vice President Roxanne Brown provided an overview and answered members’ questions.
USW Members Testify at ITC Hearing in Support of PVLT Tire Petition
Seven members of the USW, including USW International President Tom Conway, today testified at an International Trade Commission hearing, sounding the alarm over the harm dumped and illegally subsidized imports inflict on the domestic tire industry.
USW Workers Keep Operations Safe at DUF6 Conversion Project
DUF6 workers deal with radioactive and hazardous substances day in and day out, so they know what needs to be done to make their work safer.
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Steelworkers Intend to Strike ATI over Unfair Labor Practices
The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union has given ATI (NYSE: ATI) management a notice of the union's intent to strike over unfair labor practices beginning at 7 a.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.
USW Lauds Ohio House Passage of H.R. 13, Calls for Continued Operation of Enbridge Line 5
The United Steelworkers (USW) union today commended the Ohio House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 13, urging Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to help maintain economic stability across the Midwest by allowing Enbridge Line 5 to continue operating.
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.
Steelworkers Rally against ATI's Demands
Local unions representing about 1,300 Steelworkers at nine ATI facilities held gate rallies this week to show solidarity against the company's persistent concessionary demands.
District 1 Director Donnie Blatt testifies on effect of the U.S. tax code on domestic manufacturing
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Information on emergency legislative responses to the Covid-19 pandemic
Five bills have passed through the House and Senate and are now signed into law. We are lobbying for even more measures...click to get the latest.
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.
A Future on the Line: Pipeline Issue Equals Uncertainty for Ohio Refinery Workers
Losing Line 5 could result not only in lost jobs for USW Local 912 members, but shuttered restaurants, gas stations, hotels, grocery stores and other businesses in the area around the refinery. Click to read more...
USW marks International Women’s Day, calls for ongoing pandemic relief
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USW Launches Infrastructure Campaign: We Supply America
We’re taking a broad, ambitious view that includes rebuilding not only our physical infrastructure – like roads, bridges, ports and waterways – but also the social infrastructure of our schools, communications networks and public health services.
Local 1-689 Representatives Successfully Push for Improved Safety Culture
“Every day we are making improvements and working toward the goal of having a better safety environment and relationship,” said lead health and safety rep. Jason Knauff.