District 7 News
Rapid Response Feedback Report: Thank You, Indiana Steelworkers!
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.
Biden Supports Steelworkers as USW Continues Opposition to Proposed USS-Nippon Deal
Today we received personal assurances that President Joe Biden has our backs. He’s always been a friend to the American worker and our union, and we’re grateful he’s taking an interest in this matter.
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.
USW Decries USS Decision to Idle Steelmaking at Granite City Works
Our union consistently invites all our employers to fight alongside us to protect our domestic industries, but rather than invest in the future, U.S. Steel instead keeps turning its back on its highly skilled union workforce and their communities.
USW-Made Holiday Guide
Divided We Fall: USW Members Working Hard at Stripping Away Two-Tiered Systems
When late International President Tom Conway took the helm of the USW in July 2019, he made a promise that his administration would work to reduce or eliminate tiered wage and benefit systems in union contracts.
Women of Steel Know Their Power
More than 1,000 passionate union activists descended upon Pittsburgh for the 2023 USW International Women’s Conference, where they took part in several days of educational workshops and celebrated the Women of Steel who give the union its strength.
USW Mourns Loss of Conway: Steelworkers’ President Spent 45 Years Fighting for Justice for Workers
Known for his quick wit, formidable negotiating skills and unwavering devotion to justice and fairness, Conway served as the union’s president since his election in 2019, following 14 years of service as international vice president.
USW International President David McCall Joins AFL-CIO Executive Council
#USWMade in the USA: Buying USW Tires
Tires sold in the United States carry codes that help customers determine where they were made. Buyers can find USW-made tires by finding codes listed in this story.
David McCall to Succeed Tom Conway as USW International President
McCall began his career as a union activist with Local 6787 at the Burns Harbor integrated steel facility in Northwest Indiana. He worked as a millwright and served the local union in various positions, including grievance chairman and vice president.
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Thomas Conway
"With Tom Conway’s passing, American workers have lost an extraordinary champion, and I’ve lost a great friend." Click to continue reading...
USW Mourns Passing of International President Tom Conway
It is with heavy hearts today that we announce the passing of International President Tom Conway at age 71. More...
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.