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USW Cares: 2017 USW Staff Jefferson Awards Winner, Paulette Battisti
Aside from all of the roles she plays within her own Local Union 3657 in Pittsburgh, Pa., Paulette Battisti dedicates an immense amount of time outside of the union to make sure people in her community never go to sleep hungry.
USW Hosts Forum on NAFTA Renegotiations
Any renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) must prioritize workers, their communities and the environment
Rosa Maria Rodriguez - USW District 7 PAC Contributor
“By stepping up and contributing to our Political Action Committee (PAC) we are investing in improving the laws that impact our families, jobs, workplaces, and our communities. That’s why I give regularly to USW PAC.”
USW Cares: 2017 District 10 Jefferson Awards Winners, John and Jimmy Beidler
Jimmy and John Beidler are the USW District 10 Jefferson Awards Winners because of their service project that benefited fellow Steelworkers who were impacted by the devastating floods in Louisiana in August 2016.
Solvay Tour Reveals Union Action Results in Positive Change
USW officials toured three Illinois Solvay plants in May to view operations and check into reports of air quality issues and other safety-related matters at one of the sites.
Lucky Friday miners protest outside Hecla after 4 months of striking
Over 200 steelworkers rally at Hecla Headquarters
SOAR and Rapid Response: We Are All In This Together!
USW members and retirees have been working for these goals through Rapid Response, our union’s legislative education and action program.
District 7 SOAR to Governor Rauner: “Do Your Job!”
In June, District 7 SOAR members joined other unions and retiree organizations in picketing Illinois’ Republican Governor Bruce Rauner.
Landry Delivers Message of Solidarity to Chemical Workers in Brazil
International Vice President at Large Carol Landry brought a message of USW solidarity to the convention of Brazil’s National Confederation of Chemical Workers CNQ/CUT, held July 11-14 in São Paulo.
USW Cares: 2017 District 7 USW Jefferson Award Winner, Ephrin Jenkins
Free haircuts for the needy at the union hall. Youth versus adult basketball games. Educating children. These are just a few of the reasons why E.J. Jenkins is District 7’s 2017 Jefferson Awards winner. Click to read more...
USW Vice President Fred Redmond Talks Trump’s Voter Fraud Commission on The Leslie Marshall Show
USW Vice President Fred Redmond talked last Friday on The Leslie Marshall Show about the Trump administration’s recent formation of a voter fraud commission
California Legislature extends state's cap-and-trade program in rare bipartisan effort to address climate change
California lawmakers voted Monday evening to extend the state’s premiere program on climate change, a victory for Gov. Jerry Brown that included unprecedented Republican support for fighting global warming.
Dad, baby battled cancer together now battling Senators for life-saving health care
The story of the USW family will break your heart then inspire you to call your Senator to urge a no vote on the health care bill. Click for more.
Local 8041 Signs New Contracts
Two units of Local 8041 in Southern Pennsylvania last month ratified new contracts, increasing wages, preserving benefits, and making gains on non-economic issues.
America Needs Fair Trade
USW International Vice President Tom Conway and progressive talk show host Leslie Marshall last week discussed the national defense consequences of unfair trade and potential actions the administration could take to help remedy the trade imbalance.
USW Cares: District 8 USW Jefferson Award Winner, Craig Bailey
Craig Bailey of Local Union 1693 is the District 8 USW Jefferson Award winner for starting a hugely popular and successful fundraiser in Louisville, Ky., that helps kids with cancer go to camp.
USW Cares: 2017 District 6 USW Jefferson Award Winner, Darren Green
For his leadership in his union and his community, Darren Green is District 6’s 2017 USW Cares Jefferson Awards winner.
District 2 Leadership Scholarship Applications for Class Year 2018
Barbecue brings fellowship, bargaining update to 8888
One of USW's largest locals is showing solidarity can be fun as it updates members about tough negotiations at a barbecue. Click here for more.
USW Cares: 2017 District 4 USW Jefferson Award Winner, Brigitte Womer
Brigitte Womer of Local Union 1000 is District 4’s USW Jefferson Award winner for leading the local’s Women of Steel and Next Gen committees in various community service projects that rebranded the union in Corning, N.Y. as community-builders.