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Cooper Tire Local Hosts Vaccine Clinic in Partnership with Employer at Local Union Hall
Local 752L in Texarkana, Arkansas held a vaccine clinic at their local union hall helping more than 300 people get vaccinated over the course of two days.
New Rule Helps Workers Hold Chemical Facilities Accountable
Chemical facilities subject to the Risk Management Program must hold a public meeting within 90 days of an incident. Click to read more.
Tell your Representative to vote YES on H.R. 1195!
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Health, Safety & Environment Leader Mike Wright to Retire
After 44 years fighting for the well-being of working people on and off the job, including 37 years as the leader of the USW’s health, safety & environment department, Mike Wright is planning to retire.
It's time all of us had dignity, respect at work: PRO Act Now!
Everyone deserves to be heard, respected and treated with dignity at work. That's why we need the Senate to pass the PRO Act. Learn more about this legislation here.
Solvay Kalamazoo Members Approve Contract With Numerous Gains
Nine employees are in the bargaining unit, working in maintenance, the lab and production operations. The site makes a resin base for Boeing.
District 6 long-term care workers launch campaign to revitalize sector
The USW District 6 Health Care Workers Council is launching a new campaign to take action on staffing ratios and working conditions in long-term care.
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Kumho Workers Look Forward to First Contract
USW members at Kumho Tire in Macon, Ga., are preparing to negotiate their first contract with the company after a National Labor Relations Board official certified the workers’ organizing victory and dismissed the company’s remaining objections.
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.
Support Locked Out Fenner Dunlop Workers!
Show some solidarity to these locked out members by sending a letter to Fenner Dunlop management demanding they offer a fair contract and end the lockout!
Urge your Senators to support worker health and safety
Email your Senators and ask them to urge Senate leadership to support an Emergency Temporary Standard to protect workers from COVID-19.
Why we need to strengthen American Manufacturing
Our Vice President at Large Roxanne Brown appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show to talk about strengthening American manufacturing. Listen here.
Workers Memorial Day 2021: Renew the Promise; Safe Jobs for All
On April 28, the USW and all unions of the AFL-CIO will observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job, and to renew the fight for safe jobs.
Paducah Local 550 Program Turns Temps into Bargaining Unit Members
The local negotiated the plan as a part of its 2018 contract.
Nuclear Fuel Services To Gain More Jobs
Local 9-677 in in Erwin, Tenn., will gain new members as a result of a Department of Energy new federal contract at Nuclear Fuel Services.
USW members proud to produce Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine
Members of Local 10-00086 in West Point, Pennsylvania, have always risen to whatever challenge is presented to them, and they are ready to step up to their next fight in helping defeat the coronavirus.
Steelworkers Rally against ATI's Demands
Local unions representing about 1,300 Steelworkers at nine ATI facilities held gate rallies this week to show solidarity against the company's persistent concessionary demands.
USW Member Calls for End to Forced Labor in China
When Chinese workers are forced to work against their will for poverty wages in unsafe conditions, it violates their human rights and puts our jobs at risk. That’s why Joe Wrona testified before Congress about this important issue. Click to read more...