District 4 News
The Foundation of Our Union: Activists Share Commitment to Healthier and Safer Workplaces
Click to read highlights from the 2023 Health, Safety and Environment Conference.
Local Union President Testifies On Behalf of Workers at Congressional Hearing on Trade
Our USW Local Union 135L President Thomas O'Shei testified today on behalf of our union at the the Committee on Ways and Means Field Hearing on “Trade in America: Securing Supply Chains and Protecting the American Worker – Staten Island.” More...
USW leaders in Districts 1 and 4 push for safe staffing legislation to protect health care workers
Union leaders in Districts 1 and 4 sent letters to their state lawmakers supporting safe staffing legislation for health care workers in Michigan and New Jersey.
USW Makes Huge Strides in Eliminating Two-Tier Wage Systems
We're extremely proud of the folks at the bargaining table who were able to negotiate these wins, a large portion of the credit goes to our Next Gen activists who have been at the forefront of prioritizing and driving this issue.
Foster: Unions Can Help Break Barriers for Women in Manufacturing
A recent report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research and the AFL-CIO Industrial Union Council shows many women are thriving in manufacturing, but practices need to change for manufacturing to attract and retain a diverse set of women.
Afiliación entre la USW y UEPI empodera a trabajadores en Puerto Rico
La United Steelworkers (USW) anunció hoy una afiliación con la Unión de Empleados Profesionales Independiente (UEPI) que otorga a los trabajadores de la industria de generación de energía de Puerto Rico un poder de negociación aún mayor.
USW, UEPI Affiliation Empowers Workers in Puerto Rico
We're proud to announce today an affiliation with the Unión de Empleados Profesionales Independiente (UEPI) that gives workers in Puerto Rico’s power-generation industry even greater bargaining power. More...
Steelworker Activism Pays Off for Veterans in NY
Read how our legislative activism has helped our veterans in New York.
Details for the 2023 AFL-CIO Martin Luther King Jr. Civil andHuman Rights Conference
Registration is now open for the 2023 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference: Claiming Our Power, Protecting Our Democracy. Click for more info and to register...
Local 13028 bargains wage increases, stronger health and safety language in latest contract
The group of 57 chemical facility workers ratified their latest three-year contract the week of October 10 and were able to bargain significant improvements in areas from wages to health and safety. Click to read more...
USW Members Celebrate Roberto Clemente for His Life of Activism During Hispanic Heritage Month
The ¡Que Viva Clemente! fundraiser featured the screening of an original film produced by the members of USW Locals 6135 and 6871 in Puerto Rico, Latino artists doing live paintings, a voter registration drive, and more.
USW honra el pasado, mira hacia el futuro durante el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana
Desde César Chávez y Dolores Huerta a Louisa Moreno y Emma Tenayuca, los activistas Hispanos han reformado panorama laboral y sobrepasado obstáculos inmensos para mejorar las condiciones de vida y laborales de todos.
USW honors past, looks to future this National Hispanic Heritage Month
From César Chávez and Dolores Huerta to Louisa Moreno and Emma Tenayuca, Hispanic activists and leaders have reshaped the landscape of labor and overcome great challenges to improve working and living conditions for everyone.
USW: Labor Movement Will Continue as a Force for Good for Generations
As we look to the future, we pledge to continue the fight for working people, and to push our leaders to join us in that fight, on this Labor Day and every day.
Delegates Vote to Advance Health and Safety Work
USW convention delegates unanimously approved resolutions on Thursday to advance the union’s fight for safer and healthier workplaces.