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USW Union, Highmark Honored with National Award for Community Service
The United Steelworkers International Union and Highmark Health are being honored this week by the TEGNA Foundation with a national award for their “Make A Difference Day” project.
USW Calls on Wisconsin Senate to Vote on Kimberly-Clark Plan
Local 2-482 of the United Steelworkers union is calling on the Wisconsin state Senate to hold an immediate vote on a legislative subsidy package designed to keep two Kimberly-Clark manufacturing plants in operation.
Securing Labor Rights in Mexico Fundamental to NAFTA Reform
United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement in conjunction with the release of a letter sent to USTR Robert Lighthizer yesterday regarding proposed labor law reforms in Mexico.
USW: USTR’s Renegotiation of U.S.-Korea FTA Should Help Save Jobs
The United Steelworkers released the following statement today on the agreement in principle reached in the renegotiation of the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (KORUS).
USW: Section 301 Decision Confronts China’s Intellectual Property Abuses
USW International President Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced the conclusion of their Section 301 investigation of China’s intellectual property abuses and a set of enforcement actions.
Gerard Delivers Industry Update, Addresses Tariffs for House Steel Caucus
International President Leo W. Gerard today told members of the House Steel Caucus that thousands of laid-off steelworkers will soon be recalled to work as a result of relief measures taken by the administration on imports. Click here for more.
USW Promises to Continue Fight for Workers at Novelis
Court Ruling Won’t Derail Efforts for Fair Treatment, Better Wages, Benefits
USW: National Security Action Will Promote Domestic Production and Job Creation
Our statement on the administration's final decision in the pending Section 232 investigations on steel and aluminum.
USW Marks International Women’s Day, Pledges to “Say No to Violence”
Statement from United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard in recognition of International Women’s Day.
USW Welcomes News of Restart at U.S. Steel Granite City Works
Statement from USW International President Leo W. Gerard in response to U.S. Steel’s announcement that it would restart a blast furnace and steelmaking facilities at the company’s mill in Granite City, Ill.
USW: OSHA Beryllium Enforcement Delay Unjustified
The USW today condemned a decision by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to delay by 60 days enforcement of its new standard for occupational exposure to beryllium.
USW: W.Va. Teachers, Support Staff Deserve Better Pay, Benefits
Statement from USW District 8 Director Ernest R. “Billy” Thompson in support of a work stoppage by West Virginia public school teachers and service workers demanding better pay and benefits.
Endangered Refinery Workers Will Descend on Capitol Hill to Rally Support for Renewable Fuel Standard Reform
The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that 30 workers from over a dozen independent merchant oil refineries in 11 states are taking their fight to save their jobs to Washington, D.C., next week.
Administration Action on Steel and Aluminum Vital to Protecting National Security
Click here for our statement on the administration's announcement today about possible tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Labor Leaders Deliver Unified Trade Message to President Trump
USW International President Gerard was among the labor leaders who delivered a unified message to President Trump today regarding NAFTA. Click here for more.
USW Lauds Commerce Report; Looks for President to Take Bold Action in Response to 232 Reports
Click here to read USW International President Leo W. Gerard's statement on the release of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Section 232 reports detailing the impact of imported steel and aluminum on the national security of the United States:
Bonus payments to Newport News workers highlight imbalance in Republican tax plan
Click here to read how the bonuses to USW-represented workers at Newport News shipyard symbolize what's wrong with the tax breaks.
Our statement on blatant mischaracterizations made by renewable fuels lobby
Click here to read the joint statement by Philadelphia Energy Solutions CEO Gregory G. Gatta and USW International President Leo W. Gerard in response to false and misleading statements made by the Renewable Fuels Association and others.
Federal Commitment in Infrastructure Plan is Insufficient
Click here to read International President Leo W. Gerard's statement on the release of the Trump administration’s Legislative Outline for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America.
USW Condemns 2017 Record Trade Deficit with China
Click here to read the United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard's statement following the release of annual trade deficit figures for 2017.