Virginia duo set standard for USW activism

It is difficult to find anyone who has dedicated more time to helping elect pro-worker, pro-union lawmakers than Gene Magruder of Local 8888 and Dale Bare of Local 1023.

Local 183 members rally for a fair contract in California

Doing our part to prevent suicide

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we want to share the resources we have available for our Veterans of Steel and other members who need someone to talk to. Click for more.

AFL-CIO sends letter to ExxonMobil Board of Directors Urging Them to End Lockout in Beaumont

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler sent the letter to ExxonMobil's Board of Directors urging them to review the safety risks of continuing the operations in Beaumont with temporary workers during the lockout.

District 13 mourns loss of former Director Mickey Breaux

Breaux was a leader in his local at FINA refinery before accepting a position as a representative for The Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union, which became PACE in 1999 then merged with the USW in 2005. He retired in 2014.

USW Putting Pause on Labor Management Partnership with Kaiser

USW Praises Selection of Brad Crabtree for Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management

The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management does crucial work for the Department of Energy, and the USW applauds the decision to nominate Brad Crabtree as its Assistant Secretary.

USW International Vice President Fred Redmond to Serve as AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer

Fred is a decades-long union activist with a proven commitment to both negotiating good contracts and advancing civil and human rights. We know that he will bring the same passion and dedication to his new position.

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.

USW@Work: Volume 16, Issue 1

In this issue: Toledo oil refinery workers fighting to preserve good jobs; 500 staff members of four Carnegie museums in the Pittsburgh area join USW; Next Generation continues to grow and inspire new leaders; a highlight of Local 4-2001; and more.

USW@Work: Volume 15: Issue 4

In this issue: highlight of USW Local 137M at Owens-Illinois; Joe Biden's plan to rebuild America and his pro-union record; Trump's broken promises on trade; USW members at Local 4889 answer call to help struggling Philadelphia neighbors; and more.

USW@Work: Volume 15, Issue 3

In this issue: local 2-21 celebrates 100 years making paper in Michigan; how the USW and other unions are confronting COVID-19; NLRB issues complaint against ASARCO and members return to work; and more.

USW@Work: Volume 15, Issue 2

In this issue: members mobilize to fight COVID-19; highlight of USW Local Union 8888; results from the "Your Union. Your Voice." survey and town halls; and a recap of Black Labor Week.

USW@Work: Volume 15, Issue 1

In this issue: Workers ratify a new contract at packaging giant WestRock; an organizing up date from Proterra in California; Rapid Response activists lobbied Congress for legislation to preserve endangered pension funds; the latest on trade; and more.

USW@Work: Volume 14, Issue 4

In this issue: Local 132 members at Spring City Electrical Manufacturing produce ornate cast iron lamp posts for big cities, small towns, college campuses and theme parks; new contracts in aluminum and tire; the latest in our trade fights; and more.