District 1 News
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.
USW Applauds Worker-Friendly Choices for OSHA Leadership Roles
The USW today praised incoming President Joe Biden’s decision to tap workplace safety advocate and former USW Health, Safety and Environment Dept. staff James S. Frederick for a leadership position in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
USW Family Members Awarded 2020 Union Plus Scholarships
Over 3,200 students in union families have received nearly $5 million in money for college through the Union Plus Scholarship Program. Click to read about 2020 winners and get details on how to apply for 2021.
2021 AFL-CIO MLK Event Details Released
The theme for the 2021 MLK Conference is “From Protest to Power: When We Fight, We Win,” in order to honor the brave and bold leadership of the activists among us and celebrate the power of people united in collective action toward justice for all.
USW Atomic Workers Help Energy Department Reach Cleanup Achievements
DOE’s DUF6 conversion project reached a turning point this month. Click to read more...
Union Plus Holiday Giveback campaign to Award $1,000 to 100 Extraordinary Union Members During Holiday Campaign
Contest caps off record year for Union Plus as hardship grants and scholarship awards top more than $2 million to union members. Click to learn more...
Local 1-689 Ratifies Contract With Mid-America Conversion Services
The contract covers about 130 workers at the site’s Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride (DUF6) Conversion Project, which converts depleted uranium hexafluoride for reuse or disposal.
Election Protection Helps Voters Navigate Issues on Election Day
USWTMC Trainer Receives National Safety and Health Award
USW Tony Mazzocchi Center trainer and safety activist Michael Horton received one of two nationwide 2020 Safety and Health Outreach Awards from the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association.
'We need someone who will support us' - Cleveland Steelworker Biden's debate guest
Local 979 member James Evanoff was honored to be Joe Biden's debate guest Tuesday night. Find out why he's supporting the former Vice President here.
Workers at Portsmouth Cleanup Site Ratify First Contract
The two-year agreement will expire August 2022 when the contract ends for the larger professional & technical (P&T) unit.
A Message from District 1
Click here to read a letter from our District 1 leadership regarding the upcoming presidential election.
Tell the Senate We Need a Better Solution!
The relief package proposed by Senate leadership on July 27 is $2 trillion short, 73 days late, and woefully short of what is needed. Click to take action today!
USW Workers Return to Nuclear Clean-Up Site After COVID-19 Hiatus
The Department of Energy (DOE) is returning USW workers to the Portsmouth, Ohio, nuclear waste clean-up site as part of its Phase 2 COVID-19 remobilization.