United Steelworkers (USW) District 8 includes the states of Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting our very own members and their trailblazing stories.
Meet Jason Snellen, covered in ink most days at his USW Local 1241 job making packaging labels for some of our top brands. But this day, he's donning a suit and tie, serving as a registered lobbyist, advocating for issues that affect our jobs, families and communities. He's just one of many of our union's legislative activists who fight for all us. #1u #USWVoices
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear met with the USW and issued a proclamation declaring the day “Union Workers Supply Kentucky Day.”
Nearly 100 members of the USW met with their state legislators to advocate for bills that would help working families, including swift, comprehensive investments in upgrading Kentucky’s infrastructure that draw on locally made goods and services.
Our strength as a union comes from this diversity and from our commitment to building solidarity beyond artificial boundaries. We know there is simply no room and no time in the fight for workers’ rights for bias or discrimination.
The new contract will be effective February 7, 2022 and features a first-time $2,000 Essential Pay bonus; a new Domestic Partner benefit; an additional 8 hours of annual leave, and a monthly boost to the pension payment to future retirees.
Our union will swear in newly elected International and District leaders on Tuesday, March 1. Click to learn how yuo can watch it live...
Applications for the Paducah RCT classes are due March 10, 2022. Those who are interested in learning more about the program should click to learn more...
District 8 Director
Larry Ray