United Steelworkers (USW) District 8 includes the states of Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
The resolution that passed today urges the governor to form a task force with congressional representatives, labor organizations, and other industry leaders to call on the president to invoke the Defense Production Act and save jobs at the plant.
On April 28, the USW and all unions of the AFL-CIO will observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job, and to renew the fight for safe jobs.
The local negotiated the plan as a part of its 2018 contract.
Five bills have passed through the House and Senate and are now signed into law. We are lobbying for even more measures...click to get the latest.
District 8 Director
Billy Thompson