District 8 News
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.
2018 International Women's Conference Delegate Bios
Click to learn more about our some of our stellar sisters who are attending the 2018 International Women's Conference in Toronto, Ontario.
USW Oil Workers Approve National Oil Bargaining Program Policy
More than 375 United Steelworkers (USW) delegates attending the National Oil Bargaining Program (NOBP) conference approved policy for the 2019 national pattern agreement.
SOAR Members Join Fight for Fairness in Steel Industry
SOAR members from across the United States stood side by side with thousands of their USW brothers and sisters rallying for a fair contract at U.S. Steel and ArcelorMittal.
Kavanaugh's track record is not good for workers
Click to learn more about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s track record on worker issues
Why You Should Care About the Supreme Court Nominations
Need a reason to pay attention to the Supreme Court? Here are five.
Thousands of Steelworkers Rally Across Nation for Fair Treatment
Contracts with Two Companies Covering 31,000 Set to Expire Sept. 1
Steelworkers to Rally Across Nation as Contract Expiration Approaches
Thousands of members of the USW are planning a nationwide day of action on Thursday, Aug. 30, calling for fair treatment as their collective bargaining agreements with ArcelorMittal and U.S. Steel are set to expire on Sept. 1.
Joe Villines Retires After Servicing Paducah Local 8-550, Brandon Duncan To Take Over
Joe Villines had never dealt with the atomic industry before getting assigned to Local 8-550 at the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. He soon discovered it was a “whole different ballgame” from being a representative in the private sector.
USW: Congress Must Consider National Security When It Comes to Trade
The United Steelworkers released the following statement today in anticipation of a vote in Congress to reassert its authority in trade matters.
USW Urges U.S. Senate to Deny Confirmation to Anti-Worker Kavanaugh for Supreme Court
United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement today opposing confirmation of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court.