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Pasadena Workers Fight for a First Contract
Negotiations between Solvay and newly organized workers at their Pasadena plant began January 29, 2018 and both sides have met a few times. Progress has been slow, with only a few language items settled.
Members Approve Two Contracts at Evonik Kentucky Plant
Local 8-727 members from two different bargaining units at the Evonik facility in Calvert City, Ky., ratified agreements that contained wage increases and other provisions favorable toward workers.
Lack of Workplace Structure Motivates Former Union Members to Organize Nonunion Solvay Plant
On Nov. 5, 2017 workers at Solvay's Pasadena plant overwhelmingly voted to join the USW in an NLRB election. Click here to read why they decided to organize.
USW Evonik Members at Weston Plant Gain Substantial Wage Increases
Local 7237-05 members at Evonik Industries AG’s Weston, Mich., facility ratified a new three-year contract with substantial wage increases. The agreement covers 25 employees.
USW Proposal Spotlights Excessive 3M CEO Compensation
3M CEO Inge Thulin’s compensation in 2017 was $20.5 million—324 times the median 3M employee compensation. To address this large discrepancy, the USW 3M Council is sponsoring its first shareholders resolution at the company’s annual stockholder meeting.
USW Forms Evonik Council
Evonik’s acquisitions of chemical units from companies like Degussa, Air Products and J.M. Huber resulted in eight USW locals, so the International formed the USW Evonik Council last fall.
USW Joins Community Groups to Sue Environmental Protection Agency
The administration’s delay implementing a commonsense rule to protect chemical workers and the community from industrial chemical releases and explosions prompted the USW and community allies to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
USW member goes to the Dominican - not to vacation, but make difference
USW Local 2243 member Shawn Bresnahan spent a week in the Dominican Republic - not for vacation, but to make a difference. Click here for more.
He died while fighting for union rights
Our International Vice President Fred Redmond has penned this essay about the life and death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who died 50 years ago today fighting for workers. Click here for more.
Workplace Safety Experts Address Delegates
After a full day of workshops on Wednesday, participants in the USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference heard from three experts in the field of workplace safety on Thursday morning during the last full day of the event. Click here for more.
PhilaPOSH Honors Local 10-234 Health and Safety Activist
The Philadelphia Project for Occupational Safety and Health honored Local 10-234 USW Triangle of Prevention Representative Dawn Andreoli with a Leadership in Health and Safety Award at its 33rd Annual Awards Reception.
District 13 - A Small SOAR Chapter with a Big Impact!
Read how, with little resources, the leaders of SOAR Chapter 13-1 make a big impact.
Oil Workers Rally to Save Philadelphia Refineries
Seven years ago Philadelphia oil refinery workers and the USW fought hard to keep three refineries open. Now, the mechanism used to track compliance with the Renewable Fuel Standard is threatening to shut down the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery.
March Update from the NOBP Chair
Read the latest message from the Chair of the National Oil Bargaining Program Kim Nibarger.
Health and Safety Activists Pay Tribute to Fallen Co-Workers
USW activists on Tuesday marked the most solemn moment of the union’s health and safety conference as they paid tribute to the workers who died on the job at USW workplaces since the last conference in September 2016.
USW Activists Kick Off Health and Safety Conference
More than 1,500 USW members kicked off the union’s 2018 Health, Safety and Environment conference on Monday in Pittsburgh.
How You Can Support Exxon Workers In Australia
Click here to read a message from Esso workers in Australia detailing how you can support them in their strike.
USW Local 8888 Petitions for Community Center to be Named After Hometown Hero
On March 14, the Hampton City Council voted unanimously to name a new neighborhood center for hometown hero and NASA trailblazer Mary Jackson.
Local 10-01426 Ratifies Four-Year Deal
Some 100 nurses working for Roosevelt Health Centers last week ratified a new four-year contract that raises wages and maintains benefits.
Tips for Local Union Elections
Local Union Elections are under way. As members, we must be aware of the law and the rules detailed in the International and Local Union Elections Manuals, which is available upon request by calling the Local Union Service Department at 412-562-2380.