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June Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta and SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta and SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the May/June SOAR Connection newsletter.
Homecare, hospice workers overcome anti-union campaign to become USW members
Our newest members include registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, case managers, home health aides, licensed practical nurses, scheduling and billing, and one chaplain. More...
Paducah Women of Steel Lead Community Engagement and Empowerment
Leading the charge, Jacquie Wright, a radiation control technician at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion plant, hopes the WOS group can help empower women in an industry traditionally dominated by men and encourage more women to apply for jobs at the plant.
Workers at Idaho National Lab Reach Major Nuclear Milestones
In March, workers at the Idaho National Laboratory wrapped up a project that took nearly two decades to complete. Click to read more about this...
The Oilworker: May 2023
Click to read this month's message from the NOBP Chair which includes details on the fatality at the Marathon Galveston Bay refinery that took place on Monday, May 15.
The Foundation of Our Union: Activists Share Commitment to Healthier and Safer Workplaces
Click to read highlights from the 2023 Health, Safety and Environment Conference.
A closer look at the USW endorsement process
Our union has a responsibility to evaluate candidates based on how closely they share our values as union members. To start with, if a candidate is anti-union, they won’t get our support. It’s that simple.
Local Union President Testifies On Behalf of Workers at Congressional Hearing on Trade
Our USW Local Union 135L President Thomas O'Shei testified today on behalf of our union at the the Committee on Ways and Means Field Hearing on “Trade in America: Securing Supply Chains and Protecting the American Worker – Staten Island.” More...
USW leaders in Districts 1 and 4 push for safe staffing legislation to protect health care workers
Union leaders in Districts 1 and 4 sent letters to their state lawmakers supporting safe staffing legislation for health care workers in Michigan and New Jersey.
USW recognizes health care members during Workers’ Memorial Day service
USW Local 3657 hosted their annual ceremony honoring union members who lost their lives on the job. Health Care Workers Council Coordinator Tamara Lefcowitz spoke at the event, highlighting the urgent fight to protect and care for those who care for us.
USW chemical workers tackle fatigue and other hazards at Health, Safety and Environment Conference
Along with various workshops and trainings, the conference hosted multiple panels, including a discussion with federal investigators and regulators that featured Sylvia E. Johnson, a member of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board. Click to read more...
USW Atomic Workers Refresh Health and Safety Skills
Approximately 25 members from the USW’s atomic sector spent five days this month sharing information and learning new skills at the union’s Health, Safety and Environment conference.
Worker Safety an Enduring Commitment of Our Union and Closest Allies
Those we elect in local, state and federal government can be strong allies or significant burdens in our efforts to improve workers’ ability to return home safely each day.
Members talk bargaining strategies, workplace violence, and short staffing at USW Health, Safety and Environment Conference
Roughly 60 USW members who work across the health care sector attended the union’s Health, Safety and Environment Conference. The activists learned from each other, as well as experts, about how to tackle the unique challenges they face on the job.
Workers’ Newest Allies in State and Federal Government (Part 4 of Series)
With the strong support of more than a dozen unions, including the USW, Morgan McGarvey was elected to Congress in Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District in 2022.
USW Solvay Council plans for the future, locally and globally, at April conference
The USW Solvay Council met in person for the first time since 2019 at USW Headquarters on April 4-5 to plan for the future as the company plans to split into two independent businesses at the end of the year.
April Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the March/April SOAR Connection newsletter.
April Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the March/April SOAR Connection newsletter.
3M Council focuses on membership engagement, health and safety at conference in Pittsburgh
The two-day conference was held at USW Headquarters on March 28-29 and was led by USW Secretary-Treasurer John Shinn, who kickstarted the meeting by thanking the members for their steadfast commitment over the past few demanding years.
President Conway Talks Worker Activism on the Leslie Marshall Show
USW International President Tom Conway appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show this week to discuss how workers are leading the way on a host of challenges, from economic inequality to trade policy. Click to read highlights and listen to the interview...