About SOAR
Our union is stronger when Steelworker retirees are involved as activists, advocates, and volunteers, which is why we established the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) in 1985.
Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) Resources »
Sign Up for a SOAR Membership
SOAR is the best way for Steelworker retirees, our spouses, and supporters to stay engaged in our union. Click here to learn more and to download a SOAR Application.
SOAR in Action
SOAR in Action is our quarterly newsletter that is mailed to all current members and available online. Click here to view our archive.
SOAR Chapter Connection
Available online, the SOAR Connection is a bi-monthly newsletter distributed to the SOAR Executive Board, District SOAR Coordinators, SOAR Chapter Presidents and any SOAR member who provides an email address. Click here to view the archive.
Are you a veteran of the United States Military? Join our new "Veterans of Steel" campaign.
Click here to learn about and join the USW "Veterans of Steel" campaign, and receive your free "Veteran of Steel" dog tag.
Helpful Websites for SOAR members
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Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) News »
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 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.
USW@Work: Volume 14, Issue 2
In this issue: Construction starts this summer on a new factory to build Firestone race car tires; USW members urge Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to protect distressed multiemployer pension plans; highlight of Local 366; and more.