News Articles
Paducah Women of Steel Lead Community Engagement and Empowerment
Leading the charge, Jacquie Wright, a radiation control technician at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion plant, hopes the WOS group can help empower women in an industry traditionally dominated by men and encourage more women to apply for jobs at the plant.
Workers at Idaho National Lab Reach Major Nuclear Milestones
In March, workers at the Idaho National Laboratory wrapped up a project that took nearly two decades to complete. Click to read more about this...
The Oilworker: May 2023
Click to read this month's message from the NOBP Chair which includes details on the fatality at the Marathon Galveston Bay refinery that took place on Monday, May 15.
The Foundation of Our Union: Activists Share Commitment to Healthier and Safer Workplaces
Click to read highlights from the 2023 Health, Safety and Environment Conference.
A closer look at the USW endorsement process
Our union has a responsibility to evaluate candidates based on how closely they share our values as union members. To start with, if a candidate is anti-union, they won’t get our support. It’s that simple.
Releases / Advisories
USW: Workers Ratify First Contract with Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
The contract covers approximately 500 workers across the four Carnegie Museums and sets a $16/hour living wage floor, one of the members’ top priorities. The majority of workers will see immediate raises ranging from 15-35 percent.
Blue Bird Workers Vote to Join USW
Workers at Blue Bird's Fort Valley, Ga., facility today voted to join the United Steelworkers union, seeking a voice on the job so they can address urgent concerns including workplace health and safety, work-life balance and fair pay. More...
USW to Spotlight Fight for a First Contract at Bobcat Bismarck
On May 10, 2023, the union’s “Bat Light” outdoor projector will be in town to spotlight local workers’ ongoing fight for a fair first contract at the Bobcat manufacturing facility.
Publications
USW@Work: Volume 18, Issue 1
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USW@Work: Volume 17, Issue 4
In this issue: A recap of the 2022 Constitutional Convention, highlights from major bargaining wins, a look at the work USW Local 5000 members do on the Great Lakes, and more!
USW@Work: Volume 17, Issue 3
In this issue: highlighting the work of USW Local 1327 who work for Domtar in Arkansas, how public school bus drivers in Michigan fought back against privatization efforts, USW celebrates 80 years, and more...
USW@Work: Volume 17, Issue 2
In this issue: how Local 1155L keeps America rolling with their USW-made tires, highlights from the installation of officers for our International Executive Board, details from the contract ratification vote at Local 8888, and more...
USW@Work: Volume 17, Issue 1
In this issue: how the new infrastructure law will benefit USW members, the story of USW Local 40 fighting for a fair contract, details of the new master agreement at Domtar, and more...
USW@Work: Volume 16, Issue 4
In this issue: We Supply America bus tour highlights, how faculty at the University of Pittsburgh won their union, details on a new partnership that will transform Sparrows Point into a facility to support the offshore wind energy industry.
USW@Work: Volume 16, Issue 3
In this issue: Ohio pipe mill illustrates the need for major infrastructure bill; victory at ATI; USW members set bargaining and safety agenda; COVID hit our healthcare workers the hardest; and more.
USW@Work: Volume 16, Issue 2
In this issue: USW cement workers key part of infrastructure push; ATI forces 1,300 workers to picket line; PRO Act would rebuild labor movement; University of Pittsburgh organizing campaigns pushing forward; and more.