2014
Local 235A Celebrates the Season
The USW Local 235A Holiday Party on December 19 was a big success! About 200 USW members and their families gathered to celebrate and share some fellowship with their sisters and brothers ... more
USW Cares: Local 1000, 1034 Members Volunteer at Food Bank in NY
USW Local 1000 and 1034 members volunteered recently at a food bank in Corning, New York. Click here for more.
USW Cares: Local 9265 Adopts Families Affected by AIDS in New York
USW Local 9265 adopted families at the AIDS Council of Eastern New York to help make the holidays a bit brighter. Click here for more.
Asarco Solidarity Rallies
Locals in Arizona and Texas rally in support of negotiations with Asarco.
USW Cares: Local 3199 Leads Clothing Drive
USW Local 3199 in Erie, Pa., is our latest USW Cares story. Click here to read how this local donated time and clothing to help those in need.
December Edition of the District 2 NEWS
USW District 2 News is a quick-read newsletter published to keep members informed of recent events in the district. Members are encouraged in providing news articles or events to the editor.
Research study on shift work, sleep disorders and health - Updated
Announcement: The shift work survey is closing on Jan. 1, 2015. If you've requested a survey and haven't received one yet please contact the researchers at kmcnamara@ucla.edu or call 424-259-2627.
USW/Los Mineros Cross Border Training
Members of the USW and Los Mineros joined together for training in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
USW Cares: Women of Steel: Local union chapter donates to food pantries
On Wednesday, local women gathered together to present checks to several local food pantries in an effort to give back during the holiday season.
USW, Global Allies Target Glencore
Local 235A bargaining committee member Jessie Green joined dozens of the USW’s international allies in London on December 10 for a rally outside the headquarters of Sherwin Alumina’s corporate owner, global mining giant Glencore.
Texas Workers in London to kick start global campaign against mining giant
A United Steelworkers (USW) delegation representing 450 locked out Texan workers, as part of Workers Uniting, protested outside mining multinational Glencore’s HQ in London on Wednesday
USW Cares: District 7 WOS, Next Gen Wrapping Up to Show They Care
A few weeks ago, a request was sent out from District 7 Women of Steel and Next Generation committees for donations to buy gifts for children of locked-out members of USW Local 7-669.
Action Alert: Let’s ‘Honor’ Glencore, the Worst Company Ever
Help us put an end to Glencore’s abuse of workers and communities and remind them that their irresponsible behavior has consequences. Vote by January 22 by visiting www.publiceye.ch.
USW Cares: Hairy Men from USW Local 1155L Raise Money for Charity
In late October, members from United Steelworker Local 1155L decided to hold a team participation event to raise money for charity by growing facial hair.
USW and TWU Sign a Historic Merger Agreement
Yesterday, in Pittsburgh, the United Steelworkers (USW) and the National Executive Council of the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) signed a historic merger joining the two unions.
USW Cares: New York Women of Steel, Next Gen Members Help with Breast Cancer Awareness
Two sisters, Kim Kephart and Deanna Drake, from United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1000 approached the local’s Women of Steel (WOS) Chair-Erika Smith and co-Chair Brigitte Womer asking if they could design shirts for breast cancer awareness ... more
USW Cares: Local 10-00086 Women of Steel Provide Cool Day for Underprivileged Children
Women of Steel members from United Steelworkers Local 10-00086 provided a wonderful day for thirty-two underprivileged children from age 2-14 at the Facenda Whitaker Bowling Alley in East Norriton, Pa.
USW, Allies Rally in Houston, Call for End to Sherwin Lockout
More than 150 Sherwin Alumina workers along with allies from across south Texas rallied on Wednesday outside the Houston offices of Sherwin’s parent company Glencore, calling on the global conglomerate to end a six-week ... more
Canadian Workers Find Continued Support & Solidarity in Philadelphia
After months and months of walking the picket line in Toronto Canada and driving countless miles away from home to protest in Philadelphia, United Steelworker (USW) Local 9176 members have a voice.
USW Cares: USW Local 6787 Plastic Caps Campaign
Earlier this year, United Steelworker Local 6787 collected plastic caps to help the Town of Merrillville, Indiana obtain benches for their Rain Garden on East 54th Court.