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Tamara Lefcowitz Appointed New HCWC Coordinator
The Health Care Workers’ Council will soon be under the guidance of a new coordinator. Effective Feb. 5, Tamara Lefcowitz will be taking over for Mandy Hartz in working with the USW’s health care locals.
Health Care Workers Council Welcomes 120 New Members
The Health Care Workers Council will soon be welcoming 120 new members as the result of successful organizing drives at two Alberta retirement homes.
USW letter regarding shutdown of U.S. government
Click here to read the USW's letter regarding the shutdown of the U.S. government.
Releases / Advisories
USW: Labor Must Commit to Reclaiming Dr. King’s Dream of Dignity
This statement was issued today by Fred Redmond, United Steelworkers (USW) Vice President for Human Affairs, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
University of Pittsburgh Faculty File for Union Election
Faculty at the University of Pittsburgh on Friday filed for a union election with the state labor board. They are seeking a collective bargaining agreement that would cover approximately 3,500 full- and part-time faculty across Pitt’s five campuses.
Steelworkers Mourn Former Iron Range State Rep. Tom Rukavina
The United Steelworkers (USW) today expressed its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tom Rukavina, who represented working families from the Iron Range with passion and conviction in the state legislature for 26 years. More...