Mining - Deep History With A Bright Future
William Austin Burt stumbled upon Michigan’s iron ore deposits in 1844. Ever since, mining has been the backbone of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Iron ore mining has a deep history and a bright future.
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USW Workers Memorial Day 2022
Join us as we acknowledge and remember the lives of our fallen siblings. Today, on Workers Memorial Day, we remind ourselves that, at the end of the day, every worker deserves to come home safely. We continue to mourn for the dead, and fight like hell for the living.
USW District 1 - OH MI
USW Workers in Michigan have merged with USW Workers from Ohio to form the new District 1. We might be rivals on the field, but in the shop, we're family!
If you can't grow it, you've gotta mine it.
They say if you can’t grow it, it's mined. Everything from the steel in our buildings and bridges to the precious metals in our cell phones and electric vehicles starts there. And we're so proud to have miners in our union! This storied sector is gathering for its first-ever conference this week in Utah. #1u #USWMade
President Conway: It's your union and we need to hear your voice
President Tom Conway has a special message for all Steelworkers members, retirees and families. Let us know what you think at www.uswvoices.org.