2020
Information on emergency legislative responses to the Covid-19 pandemic
Five bills have passed through the House and Senate and are now signed into law. We are lobbying for even more measures...click to get the latest.
French Union Voices Support for Constellium Strike
“You can count on the full support of the FTM-CGT and the CGT Constellium in your struggle,” the letter read. “We will be your voice at the top management and we will defend your positions as firmly as ours.”
2021 AFL-CIO MLK Event Details Released
The theme for the 2021 MLK Conference is “From Protest to Power: When We Fight, We Win,” in order to honor the brave and bold leadership of the activists among us and celebrate the power of people united in collective action toward justice for all.
Historic Flooding Hits Midland, Mich., Chemical Complex
Dow, evacuated the entire site, except for a skeletal crew of USW members who stayed behind to maintain safe operations.
Paducah Local 550 Shares the Holiday Spirit
Local 550 members and the local’s Women of Steel group at the former Paducah, Ky., gaseous diffusion plant cleanup site donated toys, food and money to area service groups and those less fortunate than themselves.
Nuclear Worker Compensation Program Turns 20
The EEOICPA, which provides compensation and medical care to qualified nuclear workers, turned 20 this past fall, and nuclear workers can thank Local 550 Vice President At-large Jim Key for his role in getting legislative relief for sick nuclear workers.
USW Calls for Justice for Saudi Activist Loujain al-Hathloul
USW Women of Steel issued the following statement today in response to reports that Saudi prosecutors are seeking the maximum sentence for Loujain al-Hathloul, who has been imprisoned on charges of terrorism for advocating for women’s rights.
USW among those testifying in Senate hearing regarding China and our economy
Click here to learn more about how we're fighting for workers at the U.S. Senate.
The Oilworker: December 2020
Click to read a message from the NOBP Chair.
USW health care worker testifies about COVID-19 impact
Briita Noyes, a Registered Nurse (RN) at a long-term care facility in Minnesota and USW steward, spoke out this week about some of the health and safety issues affecting her industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Locals Reach Agreements with DowDuPont
This past fall, several USW locals within the Dow DuPont North American Labor Council (DNALC) negotiated and ratified deals. Click for more...
Demand Increases Chemical Earnings as Industry Positions Itself for Life After Pandemic
To improve profitability and position themselves to take advantage of the profit opportunities when demand recovers, chemical firms are remaking themselves by divesting non-core assets, cutting expenses and laying off non-represented staff and management.
Tom Conway discusses COVID-19 relief package on the Leslie Marshall Show
USW International President Tom Conway appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show last week to discuss the urgent need for Congress to pass a pandemic relief bill that includes safety standards for workers.
Tom Conway discusses infrastructure, manufacturing and American security on the Leslie Marshall Show
USW president Tom Conway appeared on the Leslie Marshall Show last week to discuss the need to invest in U.S. manufacturing and infrastructure to improve American security.
Thursday Event to Examine How President-elect Joe Biden Can Build Back Better
Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.), Economic Policy Institute President Thea Lee and USW International President Tom Conway will discuss what public policy is needed to help the U.S. recover from the pandemic while building a more fair and equitable society.
USW Atomic Workers Help Energy Department Reach Cleanup Achievements
DOE’s DUF6 conversion project reached a turning point this month. Click to read more...
USW Members Step Up To Produce Hand Sanitizer for Hospitals
Local 9-562-02 at the Huntsman chemical plant in McIntosh, Ala., worked with the company to provide much-needed hand sanitizer for health care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Union Plus Holiday Giveback campaign to Award $1,000 to 100 Extraordinary Union Members During Holiday Campaign
Contest caps off record year for Union Plus as hardship grants and scholarship awards top more than $2 million to union members. Click to learn more...
December Update from SOAR Director Julie Stein
Click to read an update from SOAR Director Julie Stein that originally appeared in the November-December SOAR Connection newsletter.
December Update from SOAR President Bill Pienta
Click to read an update from SOAR President Bill Pienta that originally appeared in the November-December SOAR Connection newsletter.