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USW International President Tom Conway Appointed to Key Trade Panel
International President Tom Conway has been appointed to the White House’s Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN). ACTPN provide guidance during negotiations for new trade agreements and help monitor trade pacts already in place.
XFL Players Seek NLRB Election to Join United Steelworkers
Professional football players at the XFL today officially filed to join our union family. More...
USW Marks International Women’s Day, Affirms Commitment to Comprehensive Health and Safety
Our statement this International Women's Day...
Afiliación entre la USW y UEPI empodera a trabajadores en Puerto Rico
La United Steelworkers (USW) anunció hoy una afiliación con la Unión de Empleados Profesionales Independiente (UEPI) que otorga a los trabajadores de la industria de generación de energía de Puerto Rico un poder de negociación aún mayor.
USW, UEPI Affiliation Empowers Workers in Puerto Rico
We're proud to announce today an affiliation with the Unión de Empleados Profesionales Independiente (UEPI) that gives workers in Puerto Rico’s power-generation industry even greater bargaining power. More...
USW Welcomes ITC’s Preliminary Determination on Tin Mill Products from Eight Countries
The United Steelworkers (USW) union today welcomed the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) unanimous preliminary determination on tin and chromium coated sheet steel products from China and seven other countries.
USW Local 11-205 Ratifies Five-Year Contract to End Strike
Roughly 100 members of USW Local 11-205 on Wednesday ratified a new, five-year contract with Continental Cement after an eight-day strike over unfair labor practices. More...
Eastern State Penitentiary museum workers win USW representation in Philadelphia
Workers at the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site in Philadelphia voted overwhelmingly today in favor of joining our union in a ballot election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board. More...
USW Applauds Reintroduction of PRO Act in U.S. Senate, House
The United Steelworkers union (USW) today joined lawmakers from both houses of Congress to call for the passage of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House.
USW, Titan International Call for Restrictions on Products Made from Russian Petroleum Inputs
The United Steelworkers union (USW) and Titan International, Inc., today called for restrictions on downstream products made from Russian petroleum inputs, citing in particular concerns over imports of off-the-road (OTR) tires from India.
Striking Workers Will Rally as USW “Bat Light” Returns to Continental Cement
The bat light will return to support members of USW Local 11-205, as they contend with Continental Cement breaking the law in management’s drive to force hourly employees to give up their voice over scheduling issues, overtime and cross training.
USW: Trade Action on Russian Metals and Inputs Critical Step Forward
Our statement is here on the Biden administration's announcement today about new tariffs on select Russian metals and inputs and Section 232 relief measures on Russian aluminum...
Union Members Strike Continental Cement over Unfair Labor Practices
Negotiations were hindered by management’s unfair demands for workers to give up their voice over scheduling issues, overtime and cross training; and the discriminatory terminations of union employees and refusal to provide info needed for bargaining.
USW: Hello Neighbor union vote inconclusive as CEO continues intimidation campaign
The results of today’s Hello Neighbor union vote remain inconclusive as CEO Sloane Davidson continues to interfere with workers’ right to a free and fair union election. More from us here...
Carfair Workers Overwhelmingly Win Union Representation
The Carfair workers manufacture fiberglass-reinforced polymer components to supply the transportation industry, including for hybrid and electric buses. Click to read why they chose to unionize...
USW Vows to Keep Fighting for Biden’s Pro-Worker Agenda
Our statement ahead of tonight's State of the Union address is here.
USW slams Hello Neighbor CEO’s union busting, firing of three workers
We stand in support of the workers at Pittsburgh-based nonprofit Hello Neighbor as they face a classic and vicious union-busting campaign. More...
USW: Black History is American History
Black history is American history. Honoring that heritage is crucial to ensuring our nation moves forward on a path toward justice, not judgment; toward truth, not tyranny. Click to continue reading...
USW: USMCA Panel Decision Bad for Workers
Today’s USMCA panel decision not only hurts workers across North America but undercuts the agreement itself, representing a significant victory for Chinese and other foreign producers
USW: Players Ratify First Contract with USFL
Union-represented players have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new agreement with the United States Football League (USFL) covering roughly 350 professional athletes. More...