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USW Calls on Administration to Complete Steel Investigation; Protect National Security
The United Steelworkers (USW) union issued the following release as dozens of steelworkers from around the country come to Washington D.C., to ask their legislators to press the Trump
USW: Rules of Origin Provision “Critical” in NAFTA Renegotiations
The United Steelworkers union (USW) released the attached document today identifying its position on rules of origin in the ongoing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations.
USW Statement on DACA Termination
“Deporting young people brought to the United States by parents lacking proper documentation to immigrate is punishing the child for the dreams of the parents
USW: High Level of Union Approval Not Surprising
"The resurgence of labor union popularity is good news. With a Gallup Poll showing the approval rate for organized labor at 61 percent, unions are much more popular than Congress. This may be because unions get things done.
USW Members Overwhelmingly Approve Goodyear Contract
The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the members of Locals 2L, 12L, 307L, 831L and 959L have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
USW Statement on Violence in Charlottesville
Click here to read our statement on Charlottesville.
USW Promises to Continue Solidarity on 10th Anniversary of Mineros Strike
The United Steelworkers (USW) released the following statement from USW International President Leo W. Gerard on the 10th anniversary of strikes launched by the Mexican miners and metalworkers union Los Mineros at three Grupo Mexico locations.
USW to Trump: the time to act is now
Click here for International President Leo W. Gerard's statement in response to news reports that President Trump has decided to delay action in support of the domestic steel industry under Section 232 of U.S. trade law.
USW: Administration’s NAFTA Renegotiation Objectives Must Reverse Past Failures
“The USW has long supported the renegotiation of NAFTA, but unfortunately, the objectives identified in the USTR’s letter do not go nearly far enough to ensure that the negative impact of NAFTA"
USW launches video to urge no vote on health care
A father and his baby who battled brain cancer at the same time are among the 22 million Americans at risk of losing health insurance if a bill being considered by Senate becomes law. Click here for more.
USW Local 8888 Reaches Tentative Agreement with Newport News Shipbuilding
USW Endorses Graham for Governor of Florida
The United Steelworkers (USW) today proudly announced its endorsement of Gwen Graham for Governor of Florida.
USW Blasts Proposal to Cancel Beryllium Protections for Shipyard and Construction Workers
The United Steelworkers (USW) today blasted the Administration’s proposal to cancel important protections for shipyard and construction workers exposed to beryllium
USW Endorses Lujan Grisham for Governor
The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced their endorsement of Michelle Lujan Grisham for governor of New Mexico. The congresswoman currently represents New Mexico’s 1st District.
USW Cares: Member from Canada wins top Jefferson Award honor for community service
Nancy McCurrach from Local Union 1944 wins for ‘Refugee Welcome Wagon’
USW Calls for Broad Action to Ensure Aluminum Supplies For U.S. Security and Critical Infrastructure
The United Steelworkers (USW) released the following statement as the U.S. Department of Commerce conducted a hearing in support of the Administration’s Section 232
Dura-Line Unlawfully Closed Kentucky Plant: Judge Orders Mexichem Subsidiary to Compensate, Reinstate and Reimburse Laid-Off Workers
The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that Administrative Law Judge Melissa M. Olivero of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Labor Board to Prosecute Hecla for Unfair Labor Practices
The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that Region 19 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Monday, June 19, 2017
NAFTA Renegotiations Must Lead to More Jobs, Higher Pay and Better Future for all Workers
Click here to read our statement on the AFL's recommendations designed to reform and update the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into a pact that benefits workers.
Robert Morris Adjuncts Ratify First Contract
The adjunct faculty at Robert Morris University overwhelmingly ratified their first union contract Monday evening, with 95 percent voting in favor of ratification.