USW members manufacture so much more than steel. They have their hands in creating products for nearly every sector of the economy. They manufacture glass, paper and cement for commercial and consumer use. They make Cutco and Utica kitchen utensils and glass products for companies like Libbey, Corning, Anchor, PPG and World Kitchen. They make building materials, plumbing fixtures, automotive parts, safety equipment, containers, cabinetry, furniture, mattresses, food and drinks, cleaning equipment, windows and doors, candles, holiday lights and much more.
President Joe Biden’s interim Build America, Buy America guidance will ensure that publicly funded infrastructure projects help to rebuild the nation’s manufacturing base, strengthen supply chains and support good-paying jobs for U.S. workers.
The new contract will be effective February 7, 2022 and features a first-time $2,000 Essential Pay bonus; a new Domestic Partner benefit; an additional 8 hours of annual leave, and a monthly boost to the pension payment to future retirees.
The union will hold a secret ballot vote for members-only to ratify or reject the proposed contract on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021.
United Steelworkers International President Tom Conway appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show Tuesday to discuss the importance of domestic manufacturing in solving ongoing supply chain disruptions.
