District 8 News
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.
EPA Issues Final Risk Evaluation for 1,4-Dioxane
Local 12517-05, which represents workers at Solvay’s Baltimore, Md., location reported in 2019 that 1,4-dioxane is at the site.
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.
Paducah Local 550 Shares the Holiday Spirit
Local 550 members and the local’s Women of Steel group at the former Paducah, Ky., gaseous diffusion plant cleanup site donated toys, food and money to area service groups and those less fortunate than themselves.
USW Aims to Mitigate Effects of Planned Shutdown at Mylan
The United Steelworkers released the following statement today from USW District 8 Director Ernest R. "Billy" Thompson in response to the announcement that Mylan owner Viatris plans to close the company’s manufacturing facility in Morgantown.
USW Atomic Workers Help Energy Department Reach Cleanup Achievements
DOE’s DUF6 conversion project reached a turning point this month. Click to read more...
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...
Information on emergency legislative responses to the Covid-19 pandemic
Three 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.
Election Protection Helps Voters Navigate Issues on Election Day
Tell the Senate We Need a Better Solution!
The relief package proposed by Senate leadership on July 27 is $2 trillion short, 73 days late, and woefully short of what is needed. Click to take action today!
Power Plant Workers Maintain USW Presence at Oak Ridge
Eight years ago, there were 139 USW members at the Oak Ridge, Tenn., K-25 site. Today, five USW-represented members remain at the Y-12 switch yard.
Court Rejects Constellium Bid to Reverse Health Care Ruling
A U.S. District Court judge blocked an effort by Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood to overturn an arbitrator’s ruling that prevented the company from making unilateral changes to health care benefits for its retirees.