District 8 News
Monumental leadership changes for women in the USW
A new generation of leaders have stepped in to take the helm. Among them, the largest group of women to ever hold leaderships positions in the union at once.
USW Members Kick Off Health & Safety Conference
More than 1,600 activists from USW and Communications Workers of America (CWA) locals, along with managers at USW- and CWA-represented companies, are in Pittsburgh this week aiming to make their workplaces safer and healthier.
USW Announces New Leadership for its Legislative, Policy and Rapid Response Programs
The United Steelworkers (USW) union today announced a series of promotions impacting its legislative and policy work in Washington, D.C., and statehouses across the country.
Members mobilize in Minneapolis for civil and human rights
Click to read more from the 2019 Civil and Human Rights Conference that took place July 21-23, 2019.
Stop Use & Product Recall! 3M™ PROTECTA® Cobra Rope Grab AC202D
3M Fall Protection has determined that the 3M™ PROTECTA® Cobra Mobile/Manual Rope Grab AC202D is incorrectly stamped for use with 1/2 to 3/4 inch diameter rope on the exterior body of the unit.
Activists talk workplace violence at USW Civil and Human Rights Conference
In a packed room in the Hilton Minneapolis, USW members last week discussed the epidemic of workplace violence at the Civil and Human Rights Conference.
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.