Rapid Response News
Workers Don’t Want a Handout – They Need a Hand Up. Tell Congress to Reauthorize TAA Now!
Tell Congress to Stop Leaving Workers Behind and Reauthorize TAA Now!
Rapid Response Feedback Report: Thank You, Indiana Steelworkers!
Rapid Response Info Alert: Steelworkers, We Need You This Thursday in Ohio!
Rapid Response: Feedback Report: Great Work, Massachusetts Steelworkers!
The legislative session has ended in the Massachusetts statehouse, and we are thrilled to report that we were successful in two key USW issue areas.
Rapid Response Feedback Report: Great Work, Illinois Steelworkers!
The legislative session has ended in the Illinois statehouse, and we are thrilled to report that, with your help, we were successful in ushering through two bills we lobbied on at the District’s Illinois Lobby Day back in April.
Rapid Response Activists Deliver Message of Good Jobs and Fair Trade to Capitol Hill
Jessie Newson Jr. of Local 7686 led 700 of his fellow USW members on a march and rally in Washington, D.C., this spring as they called on Congress to restore the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, a crucial support system for displaced workers.
Rapid Response Feedback Report: The "Citizens Not Politicians" Amendment Will Be on the Ballot in November
For decades in Ohio, politicians and lobbyists have manipulated voting districts through a process called gerrymandering. It means decision makers are carving out voting districts to protect their interests and guarantee their re-election.
Rapid Response Info Alert: We Need to Hear from You, Michigan Steelworkers
Last year, the Michigan Legislature passed Senate Bill 271 of 2023 (Public Act 235 of 2023). This bill calls for Michigan to produce all of its energy from clean sources by 2040.
Rapid Response Action Call: Massachusetts Steelworkers: We Need to Act Fast
USW members have long led the fight within the labor movement to help both America and the world meet important climate goals, while also creating and maintaining good, family-supporting jobs in our union.
Rapid Response Feedback Report: Thank You, Michigan Steelworkers! With your help, our veterans’ bill has passed the Michigan House!
Last week, H.B. 5736, our USW-sponsored veterans’ posting bill passed the Michigan House along party lines with a vote of 56 to 54. This clears the path for the bill to head to the senate after summer recess.
Rapid Response Info Alert: Ohio Steelworkers: Let’s Rally for Fair Representation
On Monday, July 1, Ohioans are rallying at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium to deliver signatures that will put the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment on the ballot for the November General Election.
Rapid Response Info Alert: Protecting Our Job Security
Our union has been fighting for a level playing field for decades, and recently, we celebrated some wins.
Rapid Response Action Call: Help Us Honor Our Michigan Veterans
Learn how you can support veterans and help pass H.B. 5736 in Michigan!
What Happens in Washington Matters
In mid-May, Tammie Botelho, a retiree from Bic Corporation and proud member of USW Local 134L joined dozens of SOAR members and hundreds of rank-and-file Steelworkers for the USW's annual Rapid Response Conference in Washington, D.C.
The 2024 Rapid Response, Legislative, and Policy Conference is Almost Here!
This year’s Conference is just under two weeks away and we are so excited to have our activists join us in Washington, D.C. With that being said, we want to get you primed with some education ahead of your arrival so you feel ready to go when you arrive.