News Articles
June Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the May-June SOAR Connection newsletter.
Tom Conway discusses infrastructure, manufacturing and American security on the Leslie Marshall Show
USW president Tom Conway appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show last week to discuss the need to invest in U.S. manufacturing and infrastructure to improve American security.
June Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the May-June SOAR Connection newsletter.
USW activists mobilize around long-term care workers, residents in Canada
More than 1,300 residents of long-term care and retirements homes in Ontario died since the Covid-19 pandemic began, and thousands more have been infected with the virus. Several workers also died as a result of workplace exposure to the disease.
United Steelworkers on solidarity and justice for Black Lives
Click to read a statement from USW International Vice President Fred Redmond and the USW Civil and Human Rights Department in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota.
Releases / Advisories
'We will not turn a deaf ear ... so many need so badly to be heard'
Click here to see what our International President Tom Conway had to say in response to President Trump’s threats to deploy the military against peaceful protesters.
USW: Honor Pride Month by celebrating history, fighting for just future
It is important to reflect on what happened on that heated night at the Stonewall Inn and on the nights that followed. We must remember the suffering and pain that precipitated the uprising and what rights the action eventually helped to win.
USW Urges Colorado Lawmakers to Quickly Pass Paid Sick Leave Bill
The USW today urged the Colorado Senate and General Assembly to swiftly pass and the governor to sign the “Healthy Families and Workplaces Act,” which would provide paid sick leave to Colorado workers.
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.