News Articles
Trade Victory for USW Uncoated Paper Markets in Sunset Review of Current Protections
To support efforts to maintain the orders and fight for USW Paper jobs, International VP Leeann Foster testified to the USITC in November and detailed the critical impact that the existing orders have had on USW-represented paper employers.
USW's letter to Congress re: steel tariffs
Click here to read our letter to members of Congress regarding steel tariffs.
AFL-CIO, nurses’ unions take OSHA to court to protect health care workers from COVID-19
The AFL-CIO, National Nurses United, and other unions representing health care workers petitioned the United States Court of Appeals last Wed., Jan. 5...
Evonik Workers Rally Behind USW Family Displaced by Kentucky Tornado
Click to read how USW siblings stepped up to help after the devastating tornado hit in December....
New Years Message for Chemical Workers from USW Secretary-Treasurer John Shinn
If there is a silver lining to this ongoing crisis, it is how clearly it demonstrated the essential nature of our jobs. Our work is important and, without you, your chemical plants could not run. Click to continue reading...
Releases / Advisories
County Workers at Kane Community Living Centers Vote to Join USW
The bargaining unit will consist of Certified Nurse Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, recreation aides, dietary and housekeeping workers, and material handlers at the Allegheny County-run assisted living and senior facilities.
USW commemorates Dr. King by demanding voting rights legislation
Click here for our MLK Day statement.
USW Applauds Talon Metals’ Nickel Supply Agreement
This agreement represents an important step forward for the Tamarack mining project, providing the security and stability of a long-term customer.
Publications
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.