COVID-19 (Coronavirus) News
OSHA’s new emergency standard a big step, fight for worker safety continues
Last Thursday, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for health care workers to protect them against the spread of COVID-19.
Members Produce COVID-19 Vaccines
Members of Local 10-00086 this spring joined the growing numbers of Steelworkers confronting the coronavirus pandemic head-on in their workplaces, this time by stepping up to help produce COVID-19 vaccines.
USW: OSHA’s new emergency temporary standard a huge step for worker safety
Our nation’s essential workers kept America running through one of our darkest times. We applaud President Biden’s leadership on this issue and commend OSHA for finally taking real action to keep them safe.
Review USW’s COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said, once again, that companies could mandate COVID-19 vaccines as a requirement for coming into the office.
USW, labor allies seek clarity from CDC on new mask guidance
The USW has joined other labor allies in signing a letter urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to.....
USW Local 7600 holds solidarity vigil for health care workers
United Steelworkers (USW) Local 7600 hosted a socially-distanced candlelight vigil last Tuesday, May 18, at the Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center in Fontana, Calif., to honor the sacrifices health care workers have made.
Steve Sallman Discusses Ongoing Covid-19 Workplace Hazards on The Leslie Marshall Show
USW Director of Health, Safety and Environment Steve Sallman appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show this week to discuss Workers Memorial Day and the pandemic safety standards workers still need.
USW members speak up, health care employer held accountable for COVID-19 violations
Early last month, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) charged Healthsource Saginaw $6,500 in fines for violating COVID-19 workplace safety requirements.
Workers Memorial Day 2021: Renew the Promise; Safe Jobs for All
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.
USW members proud to produce Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine
Members of Local 10-00086 in West Point, Pennsylvania, have always risen to whatever challenge is presented to them, and they are ready to step up to their next fight in helping defeat the coronavirus.
USW Members Play Crucial Roles in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
As COVID-19 infection rates soared to ever-higher levels early this year, hundreds of Steelworkers put their lives on the line – and some logged exhausting amounts of overtime – to distribute the vaccines essential to ending the pandemic.
USW Applauds COVID Rescue Plan as ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Achievement
This rescue plan is a groundbreaking set of much-needed relief efforts and significant improvements to our social contract, which will quickly put American workers, families and communities on the road to recovery.
Tell the Senate to Pass the COVID Relief Package
We continue to do our part to end this pandemic; Senators must do theirs and pass this bill. Click to take action!
New Global Union Report: Pandemic places long-term care work among world’s most dangerous jobs
In a new report released today, UNI reveals how similar issues across the long-term care sector in five countries contributed to COVID-19 contagion and deaths not just for residents but also the vulnerable workers in the industry.
USW joins labor coalition urging CDC to acknowledge COVID aerosol transmission
The USW joined a coalition of 45 allied unions and labor organizations in calling upon the CDC to update its Covid-19 guidance to fully reflect the latest scientific evidence regarding SARS-CoV-2 transmission through aerosols.
New contract, wage increases for Michigan health care workers
After months of delays, illnesses, and pandemic-related issues, nursing home workers at Maryhill Manor at Local 2138-4 secured a new contract last week that included much-needed wage increases amidst the toll of the coronavirus.
Reconciliation: The Path to the Covid Relief Package
Congress is using a relatively unique tool to pass the next COVID-19 Relief legislation called reconciliation. Click to read how the Reconciliation process will get much-needed aid to millions of Americans.