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SOAR Members Fight to Preserve Union Rights in Missouri
Discover how USW retirees have been involved in every aspect of the 'Vote No on Prop A' campaign in Missouri, including collecting petitions, gathering ‘Vote NO’ pledge cards, distributing yard signs, and door-to-door canvassing.
USW Members Help Children in Need
Steelworkers from Local 3657 helped tear down and clean up the NCJW’s back-to-school “store” where elementary students from pre-qualified families can shop for free clothes, school supplies, shoes, coats and more.
Cheyenne, Wyoming Refinery Joins USW’s Triangle of Prevention Program to Improve Safety through Employee Involvement
Read how the USW’s Triangle of Prevention program can improve health and safety at HollyFrontier in Cheyenne, Wyo.
National Oil Bargaining Kickoff Begins Now!
Oil groups apply information gained through the National Oil Bargaining kickoff sessions to improve communication and involve members in local and national bargaining.
District 12 delegates gather for classes, planning for future
Members from District 12 are gathering this week for a series of educational courses and planning for the union's future. Click here for more.
Thousands at the Ohio Statehouse Rally to Save Our Pensions!
A massive crowd, estimated at over 15,000, descended on the Ohio Statehouse July 12, in Columbus, demanding that a rapidly growing crisis in our nation’s pension system be fixed.
Granite City and everywhere: we've been leading fight for fair trade for a long time
Check out this video that shows how we have been fighting in Granite City and everywhere for fair trade and good jobs from Day One.
Atomic Council Elects Officers
Members attending the semi-annual meeting of the USW Atomic Energy Workers Council elected council officers for a three-year term.
Joe Villines Retires After Servicing Paducah Local 8-550, Brandon Duncan To Take Over
Joe Villines had never dealt with the atomic industry before getting assigned to Local 8-550 at the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. He soon discovered it was a “whole different ballgame” from being a representative in the private sector.
Woman Trade Unionist Succeeds in Male-Dominated Profession
Read how Charlene Clarke from local 13173 in Ontario, Canada got active in her local of almost 200 members.
Buttons Show Union Unity/Botones que muestran la unidad sindical
Locals 254 and 9287 show they speak with one voice by sporting buttons at workplaces across the country that proclaim they are “United.”
District 11 delegates discuss future of union, honor past
Members of District 11 spent the last few days attending courses to plan for the future and learning about the union's history.
Paperworkers Kick Off Bargaining Conference
Hundreds of USW paperworkers representing 600 locals from across North America kicked off the USW’s paper sector conference on Tuesday, July 17, in Pittsburgh.
Supreme Court Pick Dangerous for Workers
Hear USW Legislative staff Anna Fendley and progressive talk show host Leslie Marshall discuss Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court and his anti-worker record that should disqualify him for the position.
Empowered women empower women: District 11 conference spreads message of inclusion
Our union is open to everyone and everyone should feel welcome and empowered to join together to fight for a better life. This was the message at the District 11 Women of Steel conference. Click here for more.
Kaiser Alliance Rallies for New Contract, Safe Staffing/Kaiser Alliance busca nuevo contrato y provisión segura de personal
Members of Local 7600 joined 2,000 other union members, all part of the newly formed Alliance of Health Care Unions, as they sought a new national agreement.
Massachusetts Communities Halt Non-Emergency Gas Work, Demand Scrutiny Following National Grid Lockout of Experienced Workers
Elected officials express public safety concerns as National Grid continues to lockout 1,200 of its most experienced employees.
District 7 SOAR Rallies to Keep Families Together
USW District 7 SOAR members participated in a "Keep Families Together” demonstration outside of Congressman Mike Bost's (IL-12) office in early July.
Local 4-200 Ratifies New Contract/El Local 4-200 ratifica nuevo contrato
The group of some 1,450 nurses on June 29 ratified a strong contract that included across-the-board wage increases on top of step increases and bumps to shift differentials.
Keeping up the Efforts to Protect Retirement Security
Retirement security remains a key focus of Rapid Response this year. Click to learn more about how we're working to protect pensions.