District 13 News
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...
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...
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.
USW Members Kick Off Health & Safety Conference
More than 1,600 activists from USW and Communications Workers of America (CWA) locals, along with managers at USW- and CWA-represented companies, are in Pittsburgh this week aiming to make their workplaces safer and healthier.
Solvay Workers Vote to Join USW
Production employees at Solvay’s Tulsa, Okla., plant voted overwhelmingly on August 8 to join the USW. The National Labor Relations Board certified the election on Aug. 18.
USW Announces New Leadership for its Legislative, Policy and Rapid Response Programs
The United Steelworkers (USW) union today announced a series of promotions impacting its legislative and policy work in Washington, D.C., and statehouses across the country.
SOAR Story: Andres "Andy" Rosas, District 13 SOAR Executive Board Member
Members mobilize in Minneapolis for civil and human rights
Click to read more from the 2019 Civil and Human Rights Conference that took place July 21-23, 2019.
Stop Use & Product Recall! 3M™ PROTECTA® Cobra Rope Grab AC202D
3M Fall Protection has determined that the 3M™ PROTECTA® Cobra Mobile/Manual Rope Grab AC202D is incorrectly stamped for use with 1/2 to 3/4 inch diameter rope on the exterior body of the unit.
Evonik Deer Park, Texas, Workers Negotiate Contract Improvements
It took only a week for the USW Local 13-1-10 Evonik unit in Deer Park, Texas, to negotiate a four-year agreement that raised wages, increased benefits and returned contracted work to the bargaining unit.
Solvay Locals Settle Contracts, Begin Resolving Health and Safety Concerns
Three USW contracts have been settled this year thanks to a change in Solvay’s North American industrial relations team.
USW Members to Return to Work at Dow Chemical Plant in Deer Park
Company agrees to end lockout as contract negotiations continue.
USW Members Authorize Strike against Alcoa
Our members of local unions representing more than 1,500 Alcoa workers have granted their negotiating committee the authority to implement a strike if necessary at facilities in Indiana, New York, Arkansas, Texas and Washington. More...