The United Steelworkers believe that we cannot expect to starve our public education system and expect to get the same results. We have educators and workers in elementary and secondary schools, college and universities and in recent years, their jobs and livelihoods have come under attack. Most of us are thankful for the public school system and why it worked - because it was part of the community.
The USW held its first virtual session about its infrastructure initiative, We Supply America, on May 10 when International President Tom Conway and International Vice President Roxanne Brown provided an overview and answered members’ questions.
In this issue: USW cement workers key part of infrastructure push; ATI forces 1,300 workers to picket line; PRO Act would rebuild labor movement; University of Pittsburgh organizing campaigns pushing forward; and more.
Graduate student workers at the University of Pittsburgh are celebrating a decision by the university to support grads facing possible funding shortfalls, while calling for more support for other graduates who are not eligible for that limited program.
