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Unity and Strength: Why membership is so important
District 7 Director Mike Millsap shares with us his thoughts about why unity and strength are so important in our union. Click here to read.
Possible District 10 Bass Tournament
Director Bobby “Mac” has asked Jeff Kipe and Mike Lapsansky to see if there would be and interest in having a Bass Tournament for the members of our District.
Stat Facts: March 11, 2019
Click here for the March 11, 2019, Stat Facts healthcare workers newsletter.
Occupational Safety and Health Commission Upholds Ruling on Workplace Violence
Local 9899 Donates to Saginaw Veterans Hospital
The Oilworker: March 2019
In this issue: A message from NOBP Chair Kim Nibarger; more on the how the three-year pattern agreement advances National Oil Bargaining achievements; and relevant news from the oil industry.
Three-Year Pattern Agreement Advances National Oil Bargaining Achievements
Oil workers joined in solidarity to achieve a pattern agreement that adds to the list of accomplishments the USW’s National Oil Bargaining Program gained over its 54-year history.
March Update from the NOBP Chair
Read the latest message from the Chair of the National Oil Bargaining Program Kim Nibarger.
Take Action to Protect Our Pensions!
Click to send your Representative a letter urging them to support H.R. 397.
Do you or someone you care about have a story about violence in a health care setting? Let us know.
The rates of violence in health care workplaces is 12 times the rate of other sectors, and it is rising sharply.
Unity in Copper: Asarco's Initial Economic Proposal is Insulting
Stat Facts: House Democrats Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Health Care Workers
Click here for more about introduced legislation that would curb rates of workplace violence against health care and social service workers.
New Legislation in Kentucky Would Slash Unemployment Insurance; Take Action Now to Stop It!
Share this information with fellow union members and urge them to call 1-844-641-3862 to tell their Legislator to VOTE NO on HB-317 and SB-171.
USW's Garza among delegation to offer solidarity to striking Mexican workers
USW District 13 Director Ruben Garza was among the delegation of U.S. unions that brought solidarity to Mexican workers recently. Click here for more.
DeWALT recalls drills due to shock hazard
DeWALT is recalling two drills due to shock hazard: DWD110 and DWD112. Click here for more information regarding the recall.
Accreditation Organization Issues Advisory on De-escalating Patient Aggression
Pension Benefits Are Not Only Critical to Retirees but to the Overall Economy
Click here to read a message for Steelworker retirees from Alliance for Retired Americans President Robert Roach that originally appeared in the January-February issue of SOAR Connection.
February Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the January-February SOAR Connection newsletter.
February Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the January-February SOAR Connection newsletter.
USW Cares: Helping kids find their voices
International President Leo W. Gerard today urged state lawmakers to expand access to devices that allow children with disabilities to speak. Click here for more.