District 1 News
The Foundation of Our Union: Activists Share Commitment to Healthier and Safer Workplaces
Click to read highlights from the 2023 Health, Safety and Environment Conference.
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.
Worker Safety an Enduring Commitment of Our Union and Closest Allies
Those we elect in local, state and federal government can be strong allies or significant burdens in our efforts to improve workers’ ability to return home safely each day.
USW Calls on Paper Industry to Institute Safeguards Against Deadly Fungal Infection
Today, we're calling for testing and cleaning in paper mills across the industry after a blastomycosis outbreak killed one worker and sickened more than 90 others at a facility in Escanaba, Mich. More...
USW Makes Huge Strides in Eliminating Two-Tier Wage Systems
We're extremely proud of the folks at the bargaining table who were able to negotiate these wins, a large portion of the credit goes to our Next Gen activists who have been at the forefront of prioritizing and driving this issue.
Foster: Unions Can Help Break Barriers for Women in Manufacturing
A recent report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research and the AFL-CIO Industrial Union Council shows many women are thriving in manufacturing, but practices need to change for manufacturing to attract and retain a diverse set of women.
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.
USW Welcomes Repeal of Michigan’s Anti-Worker RTW Laws
This victory, correcting a grave injustice to working families, occurred only because union members helped elect Democratic, pro-worker majorities to the House and Senate last fall. Click to continue reading...
The Oilworker: March 2023
Click to read this month's message from the NOBP Chair and other news and updates from the Oil sector.
Workers’ Newest Allies in State and Federal Gov’t (Part 2 of Series)
For part two of our Workers’ Newest Allies series we’d like to introduce you to Ohio Representative Emilia Sykes. Sykes represents Congressional District 13, which includes all of Summit County and parts of Stark and Portage counties.
New Class of Radiation Control Technicians to Begin Training at Portsmouth, Paducah Sites
Shortages of RCTs at both sites led to the creation of the program in partnership with the USWTMC, USW locals and the area community colleges.
Smooth Sailing: USW Members are the Backbone of Great Lakes Shipping Industry
USW Local 5000 sail the huge Great Lakes shipping vessels that haul iron ore, salt, limestone and other materials to and from mines, factories and other destinations. Click to continue reading...
BASF Council members tackle chemical sector health and safety in Louisiana
The meeting, hosted by Local 620, was coordinated by District 13 Director Larry Burchfield, who led the group through two days of fruitful discussions on health and safety, staffing, fatigue, and organizing.
Copper Country Mental Health workers score multiple wins in new contract
Members of Local 7798-1 at Copper Country Mental Health in Houghton, Mich., won wage increases along with solidified workplace violence language in their latest three-year collective bargaining agreement.
Details for the 2023 AFL-CIO Martin Luther King Jr. Civil andHuman Rights Conference
Registration is now open for the 2023 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference: Claiming Our Power, Protecting Our Democracy. Click for more info and to register...