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For Members

Honoring Community Service

Here is where Steelworkers
can nominate a volunteer
who makes a difference
in your community.

USW and Jefferson Together »

Apr 07, 2020

Community Resources During COVID-19

Here are some resources we found in our network of union members! If you know of any community resources please share them with us.

Aug 03, 2015

About the Jefferson Awards

The Jefferson Awards Foundation is the country’s longest standing and most prestigious organization dedicated to activating and celebrating public service.

Aug 03, 2015

Why USW Cares

For many Steelworkers, lending a helping hand is part of being a member of our union. Outside of work, our members are known for their quiet generosity in their neighborhoods.

Aug 03, 2015

JAF Selection Process

An unlimited number of people may be nominated from each district. One (1) person from each of the 13 districts will be chosen for a regional award.

Aug 03, 2015

Other JAF programs

Do you want to nominate a volunteer who isn’t a union member? If so, the Jefferson Awards Foundation has several other programs that can allow you to recognize outstanding service.

Aug 25, 2015

Questions and Answers about the Program

Maybe you still have questions or concerns? Maybe you need to talk to someone about the program? This section can help you out.

USW Cares »

Mar 01, 2023

Labor and civil rights activists empower each other and community in Gary, Ind., during Black Labor Week

Black Labor Week was kickstarted in 2011 by District 7 Next Generation Sub-Coordinator E.J. Jenkins to bring people together from different communities who aren’t familiar with the struggles the city has faced.

Dec 16, 2022

USW Delivers Winter Clothes to Pittsburghers in Need

Donations for men’s winter clothing, men’s shoes and backpacks can still be dropped off through Mon., Dec. 19, in the lobby of USW headquarters, at the corner of the Boulevard of the Allies and Stanwix Street in Pittsburgh.

Dec 09, 2022

Honoring ChangeMakers: USW hosts Multiplying Good award winners

We were thrilled to honor the next generation of community activists as we hosted the inaugural class of Multiplying Good's ChangeMakers. More...

Aug 25, 2022

D10 Motorcycle Run Raises $7,000

About 60 members and about three dozen motorcycles took part in the trip from Linden Hall in Dawson, Pa., to Deep Creek Lake, Md., and back again to Linden Hall, where they had dinner and participated in raffles and other fundraising events.

Nomination Form and Story Submission

  • Champion Nomination Form
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  • Nominate through the JAF Media Partners
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