News Articles
Meet District 8 Civil and Human Rights Coordinator Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis is not only proud to be a union member of 45 years; he’s proud to be a social justice activist and Civil and Human Rights Coordinator. “I’ve been a Steelworker all my working life,” said Lewis.
USW leaders meet with SOEPU activists in Argentina to strengthen global solidarity
Leaders with the USW traveled to Argentina this month to attend the SOEPU (United Petrochemical Workers and Employees Union) Congress and forge relationships with chemical workers in South America.
Local 1557’s Renee Hough reflects on how the union helped her find freedom from abuse
Renee Hough has been a member of Local 1557 at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works for 27 years. She works as a utility technician, or loader; it’s a job that Hough loves and that came along at the right time, and saved her life.
Releases / Advisories
Pitt Faculty Reach Tentative Agreement with University Administration
The United Steelworkers union (USW) today announced a tentative agreement on a first contract between University of Pittsburgh faculty and the university’s administration.
Children’s Museum Workers Vote to Join USW
Workers at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh today voted overwhelmingly to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union.
USW Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against Pitt Administration
The USW today filed unfair labor practice charges with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board (PLRB) in response to the University of Pittsburgh administration’s failure to respond to the union’s requests for information necessary for contract bargaining.
Publications
USW@Work: Volume 19, Issue 1
In this Issue: USW Members, retirees, and their families are invited to speak out; Members testify on tire imports; VP Brown named to climate leaders list; and more...
USW@Work: Volume 18, Issue 4
In this issue: USW mourns loss of USW International President Tom Conway; how members of USW Local 4-318 are working to replace vital cog in nation's infrastructure and supply chains; a list of USW-made goods for your holiday shopping lists; and more...
USW@Work: Volume 18, Issue 3
In this issue: USW health care workers who were on the front lines of COVID are still fighting for a better system, workers at Georgia bus maker achieve major victory, Rapid Response activists flex their muscle on Capitol Hill, and more.