District 8

United Steelworkers (USW) District 8 includes the states of Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

District 8 Director Billy Thompson Contact District 8

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May 22, 2018

NEW Union Plus Mortgage Company provides peace of mind for union members

Union Plus Mortgage Company is a new mortgage brokerage company founded and owned by the labor movement to support union members with mortgages when they buy a home or refinance their current loan.

May 21, 2018

Solvay Expansion of Former Cytec Plant in West Virginia Creates More Union Jobs

Solvay’s $70 million expansion of its Willow Island, W. Va., manufacturing plant is expected to create 30-40 new union jobs.

Apr 24, 2018

USW Announces Support for Revival of Poor People’s Campaign

The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today its full support for a revival of the Poor People’s Campaign that was kicked off earlier this month by Reverend Dr. William Barber II and Reverend Liz Theoharis.

Apr 19, 2018

Solvay Council Solidarity Action Helps Pasadena Workers

Local 12517-05 members at the Solvay Baltimore, Md., plant wore Fair Contract Now stickers on their work helmets to show the company that all of its workers stand as one as Texas plant fights for a first contract.