District 11 News
Homecare, hospice workers overcome anti-union campaign to become USW members
Our newest members include registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, case managers, home health aides, licensed practical nurses, scheduling and billing, and one chaplain. More...
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 to Spotlight Fight for a First Contract at Bobcat Bismarck
On May 10, 2023, the union’s “Bat Light” outdoor projector will be in town to spotlight local workers’ ongoing fight for a fair first contract at the Bobcat manufacturing facility.
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.
Minnesota Bobcat Employees Vote to Join United Steelworkers
Workers at Bobcat’s Rogers, Minnesota production facility have voted to join our union. More...
USW Local 11-205 Ratifies Five-Year Contract to End Strike
Roughly 100 members of USW Local 11-205 on Wednesday ratified a new, five-year contract with Continental Cement after an eight-day strike over unfair labor practices. More...
Part of the Family: Member-Driven Organizing Effort Already Delivering Wins
When the USW offered rank-and-file members organizing training, Teiya Hangsleben jumped at the opportunity and immediately put those skills to use organizing Bobcat workers in North Dakota. Click here to read the full story...
A Comeback in Missouri: Local Union Enjoys Resurgence as Aluminum Smelter Returns
Section 232 measures, which coincided with a corresponding action in support of steel producers, helped to slow the industry’s slide and paved the way for Mag 7 to restart the former Noranda facility. Click to read more...
Striking Workers Will Rally as USW “Bat Light” Returns to Continental Cement
The bat light will return to support members of USW Local 11-205, as they contend with Continental Cement breaking the law in management’s drive to force hourly employees to give up their voice over scheduling issues, overtime and cross training.
Union Members Strike Continental Cement over Unfair Labor Practices
Negotiations were hindered by management’s unfair demands for workers to give up their voice over scheduling issues, overtime and cross training; and the discriminatory terminations of union employees and refusal to provide info needed for bargaining.
Steelworkers to Spotlight Need for a Fair Contract at Continental Cement
Although the previous contract originally expired in May, Continental Cement union employees have continued working with and without a contract extension. Click for more details...
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...
Steelworkers Ratify Historic Agreement with Cleveland-Cliffs Steel
Workers have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new, four-year contract covering roughly 12,000 members at thirteen Cleveland-Cliffs Steel locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia and Minnesota. Click for more...
Steelworkers Ratify Contracts at Cleveland-Cliffs’ Mines
The four-year contract features significant wage and benefit improvements, as well as Cliffs’ commitment to invest in the future of the USW represented facilities.