Lack of Workplace Structure Motivates Former Union Members to Organize Nonunion Solvay Plant

On Nov. 5, 2017 workers at Solvay's Pasadena plant overwhelmingly voted to join the USW in an NLRB election. Click here to read why they decided to organize.

USW Evonik Members at Weston Plant Gain Substantial Wage Increases

Local 7237-05 members at Evonik Industries AG’s Weston, Mich., facility ratified a new three-year contract with substantial wage increases. The agreement covers 25 employees.

USW Proposal Spotlights Excessive 3M CEO Compensation

3M CEO Inge Thulin’s compensation in 2017 was $20.5 million—324 times the median 3M employee compensation. To address this large discrepancy, the USW 3M Council is sponsoring its first shareholders resolution at the company’s annual stockholder meeting.

USW Forms Evonik Council

Evonik’s acquisitions of chemical units from companies like Degussa, Air Products and J.M. Huber resulted in eight USW locals, so the International formed the USW Evonik Council last fall.

USW Joins Community Groups to Sue Environmental Protection Agency

The administration’s delay implementing a commonsense rule to protect chemical workers and the community from industrial chemical releases and explosions prompted the USW and community allies to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

USW Union, Highmark Honored with National Award for Community Service

The United Steelworkers International Union and Highmark Health are being honored this week by the TEGNA Foundation with a national award for their “Make A Difference Day” project.

USW Calls on Wisconsin Senate to Vote on Kimberly-Clark Plan

Local 2-482 of the United Steelworkers union is calling on the Wisconsin state Senate to hold an immediate vote on a legislative subsidy package designed to keep two Kimberly-Clark manufacturing plants in operation.

Securing Labor Rights in Mexico Fundamental to NAFTA Reform

United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement in conjunction with the release of a letter sent to USTR Robert Lighthizer yesterday regarding proposed labor law reforms in Mexico.

The Oilworker, Issue 41

In this issue: a message from the NOPB Chair; how oil workers are rallying to save Philadelphia refineries; standing in solidarity with Australian oil workers; and a highlight of local 10-234 being honored with health and safety award.

USW@Work: Volume 13, Issue 1

In this issue: Our new campaign to ensure continued growth and sustainability of mining in Minnesota; highlighting local union 1-00377 who make buns and muffins in Ohio; and updates on our trade and bargaining.

SOAR in Action - Winter 2018 Edition

The Oilworker, Issue 40

In this issue: message from the NOBP Chair; review of the mobilizing work done by the Policy Committee; striking Australian union members are standing up against ExxonMobil's contractor; and a memorial for District 13 staff Brent Petit.

The Oilworker, Issue 39

In this issue: A message from the NOBP chair Kim Nibarger; and a closer look at the winners of the TOP Awards.

USW@Work: Volume 12, Issue 4

Inside this issue: USW members vote overwhelmingly to ratify contracts at Goodyear, Bridgestone-Firestone and Sumitomo; an update on our trade battles; and how steelworkers stepped up to help after natural disasters.

The Oilworker, Issue 38

In this issue: Highlights from the Triangle of Prevention conference and how Oil Workers in the U.S. are helping fight precarious work.

SOAR in Action - Fall 2017 Edition

Click here to download the Fall 2017 edition of SOAR in Action.