District 8 News
Local 727’s Union Sign Shows USW Pride
Click to read more about how Local 727's new sign brought members together to show unity and pride.
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.
Stat Facts: Members overcome tough negotiations in contract win at ARH
USW members ratified a new three-year contract that covers about 2,200 workers at nine Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) locations in eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia.
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.
Stat Facts: USW Health Care Member Spotlight: Kathy Whitaker, District 8
USW Health Care Member Spotlight: Kathy Whitaker, District 8
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.
New Legislation in Kentucky Would Slash Unemployment Insurance; Take Action Now to Stop It!
Share this information with fellow union members and urge them to call 1-844-641-3862 to tell their Legislator to VOTE NO on HB-317 and SB-171.
USW Cares: 2018 District 8 Jefferson Award Winner, Robert Stoots
District 8 Jefferson Award winner profile
Health Care Steering Committee Charts Future Course
Last week, the the steering committee for the Health Care Workers Council convened in Pittsburgh to evaluate their progress since their last meeting and to make a strategic plan for moving forward.
Final Day of the International Women's Conference
Click here for highlights from the final day of the USW's International Women's Conference.
Highlights from Day Two of the 2018 International Women's Conference
Click the heading to read more about the keynote speakers, including USW International President Leo W. Gerard and many international guests, and the engaging and powerful panel discussions lead by Women of Steel activists from across our union.
More than 1,200 Women of Steel Answer the Call
On day one of the USW International Women's Conference, WOS coordinators for each of the 13 USW Districts introduced their delegations with a brief history of their leadership, sector statistics, and passionate chants that nearly shook the chandeliers.
Flipping for Fiestaware
Local 419M members create classic, colorful china.