Next Generation News
Janet Baic Looks to Engage Next Generation of Women Activists at Local 9548
When Janet Baic first started working at Tenaris Algoma Tubes in 2013, she was only one of a handful of women. Now, in 2024, an influx of women at the plant is bringing a sense of revival to Local 9548’s Women of Steel committee.
Big Union Energy: Next Generation of USW Activists Rise Up
As seen in USW@Work: A fervent spirit of the union swept through the streets of downtown Pittsburgh in early March as hundreds of fresh United Steelworkers activists convened at the second-ever international Next Generation conference.
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.
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.
Paducah Women of Steel Lead Community Engagement and Empowerment
Leading the charge, Jacquie Wright, a radiation control technician at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion plant, hopes the WOS group can help empower women in an industry traditionally dominated by men and encourage more women to apply for jobs at the plant.
USW Makes Huge Strides in Eliminating Two-Tier Wage Systems
We're extremely proud of the folks at the bargaining table who were able to negotiate these wins, a large portion of the credit goes to our Next Gen activists who have been at the forefront of prioritizing and driving this issue.
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@Work: Volume 18, Issue 2
In this issue: a spotlight of USW Local 12886 at Croda Atlas Point; how members in Michigan defeated union-busting laws; highlights of the bargaining wins in the paper sector; and more.
USW@Work: Volume 16, Issue 1
In this issue: Toledo oil refinery workers fighting to preserve good jobs; 500 staff members of four Carnegie museums in the Pittsburgh area join USW; Next Generation continues to grow and inspire new leaders; a highlight of Local 4-2001; and more.
USW@Work: Volume 15: Issue 4
In this issue: highlight of USW Local 137M at Owens-Illinois; Joe Biden's plan to rebuild America and his pro-union record; Trump's broken promises on trade; USW members at Local 4889 answer call to help struggling Philadelphia neighbors; and more.
USW@Work: Volume 15, Issue 2
In this issue: members mobilize to fight COVID-19; highlight of USW Local Union 8888; results from the "Your Union. Your Voice." survey and town halls; and a recap of Black Labor Week.
USW@Work: Volume 15, Issue 1
In this issue: Workers ratify a new contract at packaging giant WestRock; an organizing up date from Proterra in California; Rapid Response activists lobbied Congress for legislation to preserve endangered pension funds; the latest on trade; and more.
USW@Work: Volume 14, Issue 4
In this issue: Local 132 members at Spring City Electrical Manufacturing produce ornate cast iron lamp posts for big cities, small towns, college campuses and theme parks; new contracts in aluminum and tire; the latest in our trade fights; and more.