On Workers Memorial Day, we gather to remember those who have tragically lost their lives on the job and those who have suffered debilitating injuries and illnesses. United Steelworkers (USW) proudly presents this tribute to our fallen brothers and sisters, as we stand in solidarity with workers and their families across the globe. 🕯️ Join us in honoring their memory and supporting the fight for safer workplaces.
Steelworker Alex Perkins talks about the importance of joining a union for better wages, benefits, dignity, and a voice in the workplace. He shares his own experience working at Blue Bird Bus 24 years ago, where he made $16 an hour and encourages viewers to vote union YES. Joining a union can provide workers with collective bargaining power, job security, and training opportunities. By standing together, workers can advocate for policies that benefit them and their families. Watch this video to learn more about the benefits of joining a union for a better future.
The official live stream of the USW International Convention, Live from Las Vegas, Nevada!
Tom Conway, the International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) Union, addresses the 2023 USW Health Safety and Environment Conference in this powerful speech. He speaks about the history of workers' rights and the ongoing struggle for safety and health in the workplace. Conway emphasizes the importance of protecting workers, supporting legislative committees, and looking out for new people entering the workforce. He also touches on changing workplaces, the rise in injuries, and violence in the healthcare industry. Watch the full speech now, and let's work together to ensure the safety and well-being of all workers. #workersrights #safetyandhealth #UnitedSteelworkers
USW: AK Steel "Locked Out in Mansfield" documents the labor dispute between AK Armco Steel and over 650 dedicated steelworkers in Mansfield, Ohio. The company, which has enjoyed record earnings, has declared all-out war on its loyal workforce by implementing drastic changes in pensions, healthcare, and seniority practices and mandating unlimited overtime. The management has locked out its unionized workers and brought in scab replacement workers to intimidate them into accepting the company's demands. The workers, supported by the United Steelworkers, refuse to back down and vow to fight for their rights and future. This powerful video sheds light on the struggle for justice, loyalty, and fairness in the workplace and the impact of corporate greed on working-class families.
A powerful documentary about the struggles of over 1,100 steel workers who went on strike in Pueblo, Colorado, on October 3rd, 1997, after the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company's unfair labor practices. The workers demand fair treatment, including secure pensions, benefits, insurance benefits, dignity, and respect. The documentary explores the reasons behind the strike, the workers' sacrifices and concessions, and the community's support for their cause. It also sheds light on the role of Oregon Steel, the parent company of CF&I, and its attempts to control the plant's operations from a thousand miles away. The striking workers, backed by community leaders, members of other unions, and people of conscience, are unyielding in their determination to win a fair contract. This documentary provides an insightful and moving portrayal of the struggles of workers fighting for their rights and the support they receive from their community.
