District 7 News
USW Health Care Workers in Action
Click to read how USW health care workers are getting active in organizing and legislative action this summer.
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: Section 232 Agreement Will Advance North American Steel, Aluminum Production, Promote National Security
Click to read our statement after the United States, Canada and Mexico reached an agreement on lifting U.S. Section 232 sanctions on aluminum and steel imports into the United States and ending retaliatory action by Canada and Mexico.
Stat Facts: First Contract at Teal Lake Offers Bright Beginnings; Thank You for an Amazing Nurses Week!
Read this week's Stat Facts for details about the journey to a first contract for the 29 members of Local 4950 who work at Teal Lake and to check out images from nurses week!
Time to Celebrate National Nurses Week
Click to read more about how we recognize the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s millions of nursing professionals as we kick off National Nurses Week.
Jawan Smith - USW District 7 PAC Contributor
Jawan gives to USW PAC to protect his way of life and to ensure the rights of workers for generations to come.
SOAR Story: Gary Gaines, Chapter 7-34-2
Gary Gaines' SOAR story
USW Members tell their Representatives: No Vote on NAFTA Until NAFTA is Fixed!
Thank you to all USW members who made a call. Your efforts are making a difference.
Next Generation Leader from District 7 Elected as Commissioner
Justin Willis, a Next Generation leader from USW Local 7-507 in District 7, was recently elected as Commissioner for the Village of Bridgeview in Cook County, near Chicago.
Organize an Event to Commemorate Workers Memorial Day
Workers Memorial Day is on April 28, and is commemorated both before and during that week. Now is the time to start planning an event to remember those killed and injured on the job and as a result of occupational illnesses.
Trish Buckingham - USW District 7 PAC Contributor
Trish contributes to PAC because she sees how the working class is under attack...she wants to help be the change.
Unity and Strength: Why membership is so important
District 7 Director Mike Millsap shares with us his thoughts about why unity and strength are so important in our union. Click here to read.
Rosa Maria Rodriguez - USW District 7 PAC Contributor
“By stepping up and contributing to our Political Action Committee (PAC) we are investing in improving the laws that impact our families, jobs, workplaces, and our communities. That’s why I give regularly to USW PAC.”
USW Cares: 2018 District 7 Jefferson Award Winner, Markael Watkins
District 7 Jefferson Award winner profile
SOAR Stories: Charlie Averill, District 7 SOAR Coordinator
Click here to read SOAR member Charlie Averill's story on how he got involved in SOAR and what it means to him.