District 7 News
International Officers Answer Questions about Infrastructure During Virtual Meetings
The USW held its first virtual session about its infrastructure initiative, We Supply America, on May 10 when International President Tom Conway and International Vice President Roxanne Brown provided an overview and answered members’ questions.
USW Members Testify at ITC Hearing in Support of PVLT Tire Petition
Seven members of the USW, including USW International President Tom Conway, today testified at an International Trade Commission hearing, sounding the alarm over the harm dumped and illegally subsidized imports inflict on the domestic tire industry.
Workers Memorial Day 2021: Renew the Promise; Safe Jobs for All
On April 28, the USW and all unions of the AFL-CIO will observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job, and to renew the fight for safe jobs.
Information on emergency legislative responses to the Covid-19 pandemic
Five bills have passed through the House and Senate and are now signed into law. We are lobbying for even more measures...click to get the latest.
USW Applauds House Passage of PRO Act, Urges Swift Action in Senate
The PRO Act is a much-needed corrective to this assault on workers’ power and, if signed into law, will pave the way for them to better advocate for themselves and their families. Click to read the full statement.
USW marks International Women’s Day, calls for ongoing pandemic relief
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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.
Private Equity Firms Buy Two USW-Represented Chemical Plants
The ongoing pandemic negatively affected the world economy and slowed the pace of chemical company divestitures and acquisitions last year. However, deal-making started rebounding in the third quarter.
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.
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...
Solvay Workers Reject Company Offer
Members of Local 7-765-01 at Solvay’s Chicago Heights, Ill., plant voted overwhelmingly on Oct. 22, to reject the company’s “last and best” offer.