2021
International Women's Day 2021: Choose to Challenge
USW joins labor coalition urging CDC to acknowledge COVID aerosol transmission
The USW joined a coalition of 45 allied unions and labor organizations in calling upon the CDC to update its Covid-19 guidance to fully reflect the latest scientific evidence regarding SARS-CoV-2 transmission through aerosols.
USW Demands Justice for Victims of Grupo Mexico
Fifteen years after an explosion killed 65 workers at the Pasta de Conchos mine in Sabinas, Mexico, justice has still not been served.
New contract, wage increases for Michigan health care workers
After months of delays, illnesses, and pandemic-related issues, nursing home workers at Maryhill Manor at Local 2138-4 secured a new contract last week that included much-needed wage increases amidst the toll of the coronavirus.
Reconciliation: The Path to the Covid Relief Package
Congress is using a relatively unique tool to pass the next COVID-19 Relief legislation called reconciliation. Click to read how the Reconciliation process will get much-needed aid to millions of Americans.
Register now for our mass incarceration workshops
Click here for information on our virtual mass incarceration workshops.
USW Launches Infrastructure Campaign: We Supply America
We’re taking a broad, ambitious view that includes rebuilding not only our physical infrastructure – like roads, bridges, ports and waterways – but also the social infrastructure of our schools, communications networks and public health services.
Midland Chemical Units Agree to Contract Extensions
A number of factors impacted the decision to extend the contracts one year, including the lingering economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the potential hazards of bargaining in-person.
BASF Council Addresses Social Media, Covid-19 Policies
Members of the USW’s BASF Council this month discussed company policies with council head and District 9 Director Daniel Flippo and Bob Tokar, senior director of labor relations for BASF.
Texas Regulators Consider Tougher Rules for Above-Ground Chemical Storage Tanks
Texas lawmakers introduced legislation late last year to place tougher rules on above-ground chemical and petroleum storage tanks to prevent explosions and spills that occurred the past several years.
USW Supports Michael Regan for the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator
The union today supported Michael Regan for the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator. Click here for more.
USW Supports Mayor Marty Walsh for Secretary of Labor
The union today supported Mayor Marty Walsh for Secretary of Labor. Click here for more.
USW Supports Dr. Miguel Cardona for the Secretary of Education
The union today supported Dr. Miguel Cardona for the Secretary of Education. Click here for more.
February Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the January-February SOAR Connection newsletter.
February Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the January-February SOAR Connection newsletter.
Local 1-689 Representatives Successfully Push for Improved Safety Culture
“Every day we are making improvements and working toward the goal of having a better safety environment and relationship,” said lead health and safety rep. Jason Knauff.
Granholm Slated to Become Department of Energy Secretary
The Senate confirmation hearing for Energy Secretary nominee Jennifer Granholm is set to take place this week, and as the hearing got underway, the USW reiterated its support for the former Michigan governor.
USW Supports Gina Raimondo for Secretary of Commerce
The union today supported Gina Raimondo for U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Click here for more.
Roy Houseman discusses Biden’s pro-worker agenda on The Leslie Marshall Show
USW Legislative Director Roy Houseman appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show yesterday to discuss President Joe Biden’s pro-worker agenda and the USW’s legislative priorities for the new Congress.
USW-Backed Rep. Andy Kim Shows Commitment to Workers, Democracy
During his first term, Rep. Kim stood with us 100 percent of the time, voting to protect USW pensions, strengthen workers’ rights, and crack down on employers who put profits before worker safety.