District 13 News
USW's Garza among delegation to offer solidarity to striking Mexican workers
USW District 13 Director Ruben Garza was among the delegation of U.S. unions that brought solidarity to Mexican workers recently. Click here for more.
SOAR Executive Board Member Reacts to Government Shutdown
Click to read more from District 13 SOAR Executive Board Member John Patrick on the government shutdown.
USW Cares: 2018 Staff Jefferson Award Winner, Marcos Velez
USW Staff Jefferson Award winner profile
USW Cares: 2018 District 13 Jefferson Award Winner, Juan Almanza
District 13 Jefferson Award winner profile
BASF Locals Discuss Plant Issues at Annual Council Meeting
BASF locals shared information, strategies and solidarity at their annual council meeting Aug. 1-2 in Geismer, La. Local 13-620 represents the workers at BASF’s Geismer plant and Unit Chair Doug Watts hosted the meeting.
Health Care Steering Committee Charts Future Course
Last week, the the steering committee for the Health Care Workers Council convened in Pittsburgh to evaluate their progress since their last meeting and to make a strategic plan for moving forward.
The Oilworker: Nov. 2018
In this issue: Oil workers set bargaining goals for 2019; a story from a USW oil worker who visited Shell's Nigerian operations; and relevant news from the oil industry.
Fact-Finding Trip to Shell’s Nigerian Operations Proves Eye-Opening to USW Oil Worker
A USW oil worker joined an international delegation on a fact-finding mission to Shell’s oil and gas operations in Nigeria.
Final Day of the International Women's Conference
Click here for highlights from the final day of the USW's International Women's Conference.
Highlights from Day Two of the 2018 International Women's Conference
Click the heading to read more about the keynote speakers, including USW International President Leo W. Gerard and many international guests, and the engaging and powerful panel discussions lead by Women of Steel activists from across our union.
More than 1,200 Women of Steel Answer the Call
On day one of the USW International Women's Conference, WOS coordinators for each of the 13 USW Districts introduced their delegations with a brief history of their leadership, sector statistics, and passionate chants that nearly shook the chandeliers.
2018 International Women's Conference Delegate Bios
Click to learn more about our some of our stellar sisters who are attending the 2018 International Women's Conference in Toronto, Ontario.
USW Oil Workers Approve National Oil Bargaining Program Policy
More than 375 United Steelworkers (USW) delegates attending the National Oil Bargaining Program (NOBP) conference approved policy for the 2019 national pattern agreement.
SOAR Members Join Fight for Fairness in Steel Industry
SOAR members from across the United States stood side by side with thousands of their USW brothers and sisters rallying for a fair contract at U.S. Steel and ArcelorMittal.
Kavanaugh's track record is not good for workers
Click to learn more about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s track record on worker issues