District 12 News
USW-backed Workplace Violence Bill Passes U.S. House
After a months-long campaign bolstered by United Steelworkers activists, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1309) reached the floor of the U.S. House today and passed 251-158.
Proterra Workers to Join USW
The United Steelworkers announced today that it is proud to welcome into the union more than 60 Proterra employees in City of Industry, Calif., where they manufacture battery electric buses.
Time to Put on the Pressure, Steelworkers!
A vote in the House is expected this week on the H.R. 1309, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. We need to keep the pressure on by telling our Representatives their support is both essential and expected.
USW Mourns Passing of District 12 Director Robert LaVenture
USW International President Tom Conway issued the following statement on the passing of USW District 12 Director Robert LaVenture:
Light Shed on Workplace Violence in Health Care at Rapid Response Conference
Health care members spoke on a panel discussion devoted to workplace violence at last week’s USW Rapid Response and Legislative Conference.
Hanford Cleanup Workers Vote on One-Year Contract Extension
The Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council—an umbrella group consisting of the USW and 13 metal trade unions—negotiated the extension to help provide a measure of security as the Department of Energy makes changes in 2020.
Negotiations Set to Resume November 14 as ASARCO ULP Strike Continues
We are confirming that negotiations for a new contract covering about 2,000 hourly workers at five ASARCO, LLC, locations in Arizona and Texas will resume on Nov. 14, 2019. More...
It’s Time for Workers to Come First: Join Us Today for a National Day of Action
The PRO Act could get a vote in the U.S. House in the near future. Please help us build support by making a call to your Representative today.
Thousands to Strike against ASARCO’s Unfair Labor Practices
About 2,000 hourly workers at five ASARCO LLC, locations in Arizona and Texas voted overwhelmingly to strike against unfair labor practices rather than to accept the Grupo México subsidiary’s so-called “last, best and final” offer. More...
Ventilation Creates Challenges for Workers at Underground Nuclear Waste Repository
Members of Local 12-9477 who work at the Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant perform a great service to our nation but may be at risk because of a flawed ventilation system, according to the federal Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
Veterans of Steel Council meets for first time, establishes goals for USW vets
Click here to learn about our first-ever meeting of the new Veterans of Steel Council and how the union plans to serve its members who served our countries.
Supreme Court Denies ASARCO’s Petition to Review Copper Bonus Case
With a U.S. Supreme Court denial, ASARCO has exhausted all appeals and must enforce an arbitrator’s order for the company to pay millions of dollars to hundreds of employees hired after June 30, 2011. More...
ESI Council leadership changes and 2019 wrap-up
New leaders were elected to the ESI Council and met last month in Clearwater, Fla., to wrap up their work for the year.
It's Time to Put Workers First: Tell Your Representative to Support the PRO Act!
Sign our petition to tell the U.S. House of Representatives to bring the bill to the floor.
Monumental leadership changes for women in the USW
A new generation of leaders have stepped in to take the helm. Among them, the largest group of women to ever hold leaderships positions in the union at once.