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USW Activists Help Send Bill Repealing Voter Transportation Ban to Gov. Whitmer’s Desk
Andrea Hunter, President of USW Local 1299 and Detroit/Downriver chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, was one of many advocates who played a role in overturning this ban, propelling a lawsuit that inspired the bill.
USW Organizing Director Maria Somma Talks Pro-Worker Momentum on the Leslie Marshall Show
What we're seeing over the last several years is a resurgence of workers recognizing the value of what a collective power can look like through a union contract. Click to listen to the full episode.
USW-Made Holiday Guide
Rapid Response Feedback Report: Congress Averts Government Shutdown with Stopgap Measure (Again)
From the Skies to Solidarity: Cary Eldridge's Journey with the USW's Vets of Steel Program
Cary Eldridge's shift from the U.S. Air Force to an influential role in the United Steelworkers Union is a story steeped in a rich family tradition of military service. More...
Jose Loya: from Military Service to Union Leadership
Jose Loya, a former Sergeant E5 in the United States Marine Corps, has a remarkable story of how skills and values from military service can powerfully translate into union leadership. More...
Steward's Corner: Intergenerational Union Solidarity
Solidarity is the key to union power. And yet we often hear the generational divides in our workplaces. Stewards that understand and recognize the generational divides will have an easier time mitigating the differences and communicating with everyone.
Rapid Response Info Alert: District 8 Lobby Day is Back!
Join us February 6 and 7, 2024, in Frankfort, Kentucky. We’ll have a full day of lobby training, followed by a day at the state capitol meeting with legislators and elected officials about issues affecting Steelworkers
Ryan McKenzie: From Marine Corps Service to Union Leadership
Ryan's story not only highlights his dedication and personal growth but also underscores the USW's Veterans of Steel program, which aims to support veterans and help integrate them into the union and their communities. Click here to read more.
From Service to Solidarity: J.D. Wilson's Journey to Veterans of Steel
As a former Military Working Dog Handler, Wilson's military career was marked by discipline, camaraderie, and a strong sense of purpose. His journey from the U.S. Navy to our union is a story of dedication. Click here to read more...
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.
Nurses Fight for Safe Staffing: Front-Line Health Care Workers on ULP Strike at a New Jersey Hospital
Nearly 1,700 members of Local 4-200 who work as nurses at New Jersey’s Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) University Hospital launched an unfair labor practice strike this August.
Rapid Response Feedback Report: HB 1481 Has Passed Pennsylvania House with Bipartisan Support
USW International Vice President Roxanne Brown Named to TIME100 Climate List
Congratulations to our International Vice President Roxanne Brown for being named to the inaugural TIME100 Climate list recognizing the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action. More...
Kevin Key: From Navy Deck to Union Rep
Meet Kevin Key, Navy vet, and Veterans of Steel coordinator for USW District 9. This is part of a series this month introducing you to our Vets of Steel coordinators.
Rapid Response Info Alert: West Virginia Steelworkers, Unemployment Benefits Could Once Again Be Under Attack.
We know this fight could be a difficult one next time around so we need your voices. Keep an eye on your inbox for ways you can get involved to stop any efforts to cut benefits so we provide West Virginia’s workers the security they deserve.
Soldier to Solidarity: Meet D10 Vets of Steel's Maurice Cobb
Meet Maurice Cobb, Army vet, Rapid Response leader and Veterans of Steel coordinator for USW District 10.
Rebuilding America: USW Members Working to Replace Vital Cog in Nation’s Infrastructure and Supply Chain
USW Local 4-318 members are in the middle of a three-year project to replace the Point-No-Point Bridge, a railroad bridge that spans the Passaic River down the road from Newark Liberty International Airport, the 17th-busiest cargo airport in the nation.
Rapid Response Action Call: USW Supports H.B. 1481; Pennsylvania State Representatives Should Too
PA H.B. 1481, recently introduced by State Representatives Mandy Steele and Dan Miller, would allow workers who are unemployed due to a labor dispute to be eligible for unemployment compensation (UC) benefits. Click to take action...