District 2 News
USW Launches Infrastructure Campaign: We Supply America
We’re taking a broad, ambitious view that includes rebuilding not only our physical infrastructure – like roads, bridges, ports and waterways – but also the social infrastructure of our schools, communications networks and public health services.
USW Applauds Worker-Friendly Choices for OSHA Leadership Roles
The USW today praised incoming President Joe Biden’s decision to tap workplace safety advocate and former USW Health, Safety and Environment Dept. staff James S. Frederick for a leadership position in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
USW Chemical Councils Discuss Bargaining, Local Issues on Virtual Calls
USW’s 3M, Evonik and Solvay councils met virtually this past month to discuss bargaining, negotiation strategies and report on production activity and local union issues.
USW Family Members Awarded 2020 Union Plus Scholarships
Over 3,200 students in union families have received nearly $5 million in money for college through the Union Plus Scholarship Program. Click to read about 2020 winners and get details on how to apply for 2021.
2021 AFL-CIO MLK Event Details Released
The theme for the 2021 MLK Conference is “From Protest to Power: When We Fight, We Win,” in order to honor the brave and bold leadership of the activists among us and celebrate the power of people united in collective action toward justice for all.
USW health care worker testifies about COVID-19 impact
Briita Noyes, a Registered Nurse (RN) at a long-term care facility in Minnesota and USW steward, spoke out this week about some of the health and safety issues affecting her industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Locals Reach Agreements with DowDuPont
This past fall, several USW locals within the Dow DuPont North American Labor Council (DNALC) negotiated and ratified deals. Click for more...
Union Plus Holiday Giveback campaign to Award $1,000 to 100 Extraordinary Union Members During Holiday Campaign
Contest caps off record year for Union Plus as hardship grants and scholarship awards top more than $2 million to union members. Click to learn more...
DowDuPont North American Labor Council Addresses Pandemic’s Impact on Workers, Global Economy
The Covid-19 pandemic prevented the DowDuPont North American Labor Council from meeting in person, but it did not stop 40 council members from participating in a half-day virtual session in mid-September.
Election Protection Helps Voters Navigate Issues on Election Day
Biden meets with USW members in Michigan backyard to talk jobs
Click here to learn what happened with Presidential candidate Joe Biden visited with USW members in a Detroit backyard.
Steelworkers picket with care workers for a contract in Michigan
Workers of the Bishop Noa Home in the shoreline city of Escanaba, Mich., gathered in both the sun and rain for an informational picket last Wednesday, August 17.
USW Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract with Briggs & Stratton Bidder
Members of United Steelworkers Local 2-232 voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract with a newly formed affiliate of KPS Capital Partners.
Tell the Senate We Need a Better Solution!
The relief package proposed by Senate leadership on July 27 is $2 trillion short, 73 days late, and woefully short of what is needed. Click to take action today!
USW: KPS Purchase of Briggs & Stratton Will Rescue Hundreds of Jobs
Our union is committed to working with KPS to ensure that the proud tradition of engine-making is preserved for future generations of USW members in Milwaukee.