News Articles
Pasadena Workers Fight for a First Contract
Negotiations between Solvay and newly organized workers at their Pasadena plant began January 29, 2018 and both sides have met a few times. Progress has been slow, with only a few language items settled.
Members Approve Two Contracts at Evonik Kentucky Plant
Local 8-727 members from two different bargaining units at the Evonik facility in Calvert City, Ky., ratified agreements that contained wage increases and other provisions favorable toward workers.
Lack of Workplace Structure Motivates Former Union Members to Organize Nonunion Solvay Plant
On Nov. 5, 2017 workers at Solvay's Pasadena plant overwhelmingly voted to join the USW in an NLRB election. Click here to read why they decided to organize.
Releases / Advisories
USW Union, Highmark Honored with National Award for Community Service
The United Steelworkers International Union and Highmark Health are being honored this week by the TEGNA Foundation with a national award for their “Make A Difference Day” project.
USW Calls on Wisconsin Senate to Vote on Kimberly-Clark Plan
Local 2-482 of the United Steelworkers union is calling on the Wisconsin state Senate to hold an immediate vote on a legislative subsidy package designed to keep two Kimberly-Clark manufacturing plants in operation.
Securing Labor Rights in Mexico Fundamental to NAFTA Reform
United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement in conjunction with the release of a letter sent to USTR Robert Lighthizer yesterday regarding proposed labor law reforms in Mexico.
Publications
The Oilworker, Issue 41
In this issue: a message from the NOPB Chair; how oil workers are rallying to save Philadelphia refineries; standing in solidarity with Australian oil workers; and a highlight of local 10-234 being honored with health and safety award.
USW@Work: Volume 13, Issue 1
In this issue: Our new campaign to ensure continued growth and sustainability of mining in Minnesota; highlighting local union 1-00377 who make buns and muffins in Ohio; and updates on our trade and bargaining.