District 2 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.
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.
Solidarity and spirits high among workers at Bishop Noa Home
As new members of amalgamated Local 2-21 at Bishop Noa Home entered another tough round of negotiations, a group workers showcased their solidarity and strong spirits by dressing as Rosie the Riveters during Halloween.
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.
DowDuPont Council Unites to Resolve Problems Created by Corporate Split-off
DowDuPont split itself into three parts, but the DowDuPont North American Labor Council will stay together to support one another, show solidarity worldwide and grow the council through organizing.
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.
Small but mighty local committee collects 200 cards for union safety action
The group of members, who work at the MidMichigan Medical Center, flexed their activist muscles by collecting nearly 200 cards for the USW’s “Safe Jobs Now” campaign.
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.
District 2 local bargains workplace violence language into new CBA
Though workers at Copper Country Mental Health in Houghton, Mich., obtained wage increases and pension improvements in their latest three-year contract, the benefit they’re most proud of bargaining is language regarding workplace violence.
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.
2020 MLK Event Details Released
The 2020 AFL-CIO MLK Celebration event will be held in Milwaukee. Click here for save the date info.
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 District 2 Members Taking Action for Rapid Response Postcard Campaign
Read more about how members of Local 14540 are supporting the Safe Jobs Now postcard campaign.
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.
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.