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USW: Canada Must be Exempt from Tariffs
Today the United Steelworkers union (USW) expressed its profound disappointment in the Trump Administration’s decision to remove Canada’s exemption from Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum products.
USW Supports Section 232 Investigation on Imports of Autos and Auto Parts
United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard made the following statement supporting the recent initiation of a Section 232 investigation into imports of autos and auto parts...
USW: NAFTA Approach Must Be Comprehensive; “Skinny Deal” is Unacceptable
USW International President Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement regarding discussions in Washington, D.C. about possibly approving limited portions of the renegotiated NAFTA while leaving important provisions for later consideration.
USW Endorses Laura Kelly for Kansas Governor
The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced its endorsement of state Senator Laura Kelly for governor in the Kansas Democratic primary.
USW Condemns EPA Chief’s Proposal to Revoke Chemical Disaster Regulations
The USW released the following statement today in response to the proposal by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt to rescind regulations — commonly called the “RMP Amendments” or the “Chemical Disaster Rule."
Judgment against Los Mineros Abuses Democracy to Serve a Billionaire’s Vendetta
The United Steelworkers today condemned the judgement issued by Mexico’s Federal Conciliation and Arbitration Board against the National Union of Mine, Metal, Steel and Related Workers of the Mexican Republic, known as Los Miners. Click for more.
USW Opposes PRINT Act, Calls on Congress to Protect Trade Enforcement Laws
The United Steelworkers union issued the following statement today in response to the introduction of the PRINT Act into the U.S. Senate.
USW: NAFTA Negotiators Need Time to Get it Right
United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement today after negotiators for the countries covered by NAFTA announced that talks to update and reform the agreement would continue over the coming weeks.
USW Tentatively Supports RFS Compromise Announced Yesterday
The United Steelworkers said today that while it will continue to review the details, it supports a deal brokered by the President that appears to address the long-running conflict between ethanol producers and oil refiners over federal biofuels mandates.
Judge Rules VT Hackney Violated Workers’ Rights in Union Election
An administrative law judge has ordered the NLRB Region 6 director to hold a new union vote for workers at the VT Hackney truck and trailer plant in Montgomery, Pa., after finding that the company committed unfair labor practices.
Supreme Court Closes Path to Redressing Human Rights Violations
Click here to read our statement issued today regarding the application of the Alien Tort Claims Act (ATCA) to foreign corporations.
USW Announces Support for Revival of Poor People’s Campaign
The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today its full support for a revival of the Poor People’s Campaign that was kicked off earlier this month by Reverend Dr. William Barber II and Reverend Liz Theoharis.
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.