News Articles
August Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the July-August SOAR Connection newsletter.
August Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the July-August SOAR Connection newsletter.
District 3 launches new campaign website for essential care workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has focused the spotlight on the difficult and dangerous working conditions that health care workers face. From feel-good television ads to the regular banging of pots and pans, health care workers are rightly being thanked.
Join Us for a Virtual Town Hall on Rebuilding Manufacturing in America
We need to act now to ensure a recovery that works for working people. One part of the solution is retooling and rebuilding American manufacturing.
From the USW Chemical Chair: Challenges and Opportunities Abound in the New Year
With repeated communication between our chemical locals, whether or not they are engaged in bargaining, we can form a tight-knit chemical sector.
Releases / Advisories
USW Seeks Intervention to Save Titanium Sponge Plant, Citing National Security, Defense Concerns
Last year the U.S. Department of Commerce concluded that without the Henderson facility, the country would be completely dependent on imports for titanium sponge and scrap.
USW: McConnell Blocking Relief for Millions Facing Economic Crisis
To put it simply, millions of American families are suffering and worrying about the future as we face the worst economic crisis of our lifetimes, and one man is standing in the way of the relief they so desperately need.
USW Endorses Framework for College Athletes’ Bill of Rights
We've announced our full support for a legislative framework for a comprehensive College Athletes’ Bill of Rights put forth by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.). Click for more.
Publications
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.
SOAR in ACTION - Fall 2019
In this issue: The USW Cares: 2019 Jefferson Award Winners; new appointments to the SOAR Executive Board; and the latest news from the U.S. and Canada.
USW@Work: Volume 14, Issue 3
In this issue: Tom Conway succeeds Leo Gerard as International President; a USW-made highlight of Local 9777 who produce custom furniture at Chicago's Interior Crafts Inc.; the latest on trade; and much more.
SOAR in ACTION - Summer 2019
In this issue: Historic changes in leadership; District 2 SOAR Volunteer for community emergency food assistance program; changes to the SOAR Executive Board; the latest news from the US and Canada; and more.
USW@Work: Volume 14, Issue 2
In this issue: Construction starts this summer on a new factory to build Firestone race car tires; USW members urge Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to protect distressed multiemployer pension plans; highlight of Local 366; and more.
Soar in Action - Spring 2019
In this issue: Highlights from the 2019 SOAR Canada National Conference; messages from the President and Director; an intro to District 13's new SOAR board Member; and much more.