Civil and Human Rights News
USW on Black History Month: We must all take action to ensure the survival of our democracy
We encourage USW activists to get involved in securing our democracy by joining voter outreach programs, volunteering at the polls, and educating our communities about issues impacting Black workers and families.
Labor Activists Honor Dr. King, Strategize for the Future in Montgomery
More than 800 union activists, including members of the USW, gathered in Montgomery, Ala., for the 2024 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference on Jan. 12-14.
USW Activists Help Send Bill Repealing Voter Transportation Ban to Gov. Whitmer’s Desk
Andrea Hunter, President of USW Local 1299 and Detroit/Downriver chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, was one of many advocates who played a role in overturning this ban, propelling a lawsuit that inspired the bill.
USW International President David McCall and Leslie Marshall reflect on Tom Conway's legacy
USW International President David McCall appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show last week to reflect on the legacy of Tom Conway, former president of the USW, who passed away on Sept. 25.
USW honra el Mes de la Herencia Hispanoamericana
“El primer principio fundacional de nuestro gran sindicato establece que nuestro propósito es unir a todos los trabajadores, independientemente de su credo, color o nacionalidad.
Union members renew commitment to social justice at APALA and LCLAA conventions
Labor activists across the United States renewed their commitment to social and economic justice at the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) and Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) conventions, both held the first week of August.
District 12 hosts first gathering of Indigenous members in United States
This was the first gathering of Native and Indigenous USW members in the United States and included workers from a variety of industries such as oil, steel, health care and aluminum. Click to read more...
USW members celebrate Pride Month across the US and Canada
Members of the USW took to the streets across the United States and Canada throughout June to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month. Click to see pictures and to read more...
USW on Pride Month: A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
Every person—regardless of their ethnic, national, religious, gender, or romantic identity—deserves health and safety in their workplaces and in their communities. This Pride Month we recognize and recommit to this crucial founding principle of our union.
Local 8599 and 675 members sow seeds of community in honor of Cesar Chavez
Members of Locals 8599 and Local 675 in Southern California, along with the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), planted and cared for a community garden last weekend in honor of Cesar Chavez Day of Service.
Labor and civil rights activists empower each other and community in Gary, Ind., during Black Labor Week
Black Labor Week was kickstarted in 2011 by District 7 Next Generation Sub-Coordinator E.J. Jenkins to bring people together from different communities who aren’t familiar with the struggles the city has faced.
USW members learn from EMT pioneer during Black History Month webinar
USW members had the chance to hear directly from John Moon from Freedom House Ambulance during a special Black History Month “Teaching Tuesday” organized by the USW Health Care Workers Council and the Education and Membership Development department.
Activists organize for the future, honor Dr. King’s legacy in Washington
The conference theme focused around “Claiming Our Power, Protecting Our Democracy." Participants also spent time in the community, volunteering with nonprofit organizations as well as lending a hand at Eliot-Hine Middle School.
USW@Work: Volume 16, Issue 2
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.
USW@Work: Volume 15, Issue 3
In this issue: local 2-21 celebrates 100 years making paper in Michigan; how the USW and other unions are confronting COVID-19; NLRB issues complaint against ASARCO and members return to work; and more.