District 12 News
NLRB Issues Sweeping Complaint against ASARCO for Unfair Labor Practices that Instigated Strike by 2,000 Union Workers
The USW today said that Region 28 of the NLRB has issued a far-reaching complaint against ASARCO LLC, a subsidiary of mining conglomerate Grupo Mexico, sanctioning the company for its numerous unlawful actions at and away from the bargaining table.
Will you join us for a moral march on Washington?
Join us on June 20, 2020, along with the Poor People's Campaign and other allies to demand 140 million poor & low-income people across the nation are heard.
USW: Honor Pride Month by celebrating history, fighting for just future
It is important to reflect on what happened on that heated night at the Stonewall Inn and on the nights that followed. We must remember the suffering and pain that precipitated the uprising and what rights the action eventually helped to win.
USW Urges Colorado Lawmakers to Quickly Pass Paid Sick Leave Bill
The USW today urged the Colorado Senate and General Assembly to swiftly pass and the governor to sign the “Healthy Families and Workplaces Act,” which would provide paid sick leave to Colorado workers.
United Steelworkers on solidarity and justice for Black Lives
Click to read a statement from USW International Vice President Fred Redmond and the USW Civil and Human Rights Department in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota.
USW Endorses Joe Biden for President
Vice President Biden has long been a friend of workers and our union. The USW is proud to stand with him now as he seeks to put our country back on a path toward shared prosperity through responsible leadership.
Tell Congress to Protect Our Pensions! The GROW Act must be removed from the next stimulus bill
Contact your Representative TODAY!
Information on emergency legislative responses to the Covid-19 pandemic
Three 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.
Hanford Local Plays Major Role in Safeguarding Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Essential work hums along at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation since the Department of Energy transitioned to a “mission-critical operations posture” on March 24.
Tell Congress: On and Off the Job, Workers Need Protection!
We know we don’t typically ask for engagement on two issues at once, but unprecedented times call for unprecedented action, especially with our members’ and their families’ health and safety on the line.
COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Nuclear Waste Operations at WIPP
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how Local 12-9477 members do their jobs, and how they handle nuclear waste shipments at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad, N.M.
Special Message for Health Care Workers from Workers Uniting on International Workers Day
Workers Uniting salutes the great sacrifice and selfless dedication of all our health and care workers. Click to read more...
USW Supports Latest COVID Aid, Calls for Continued Bipartisan Action
Measures Must Be Put in Place To Protect Workers of Large Employers with Paid Leave
States must protect public health and fill in the gaps in the federal law on ensuring that all employees have access to coronavirus-related paid sick days.
List of USW events canceled due to Coronavirus pandemic
Click here to see what USW events have been postponed or canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The list will be updated often so check back.