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USW marks International Women’s Day, calls for ongoing pandemic relief
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USW Assails Giti Tire for Misusing Pandemic Funds, Betraying Community
USW Welcomes Biden Administration Decision to Review U.S. Supply Chains
Biden’s order will focus on pharmaceuticals, computer chips, large-capacity batteries, and rare minerals used in high-tech applications.
USW Condemns Siemens Plans for Olean Dresser-Rand Facility
We condemn Siemens Energy's announced plan to stop production at the Dresser-Rand site in North Olean and lay off hundreds of workers, including more than 350 members of USW Local 4601. More...
USW honors John Lewis this Black History Month
Not only was he a crusader for civil and human rights, he was also a friend to labor, and dedicated his life to getting into “Good Trouble” in the fight for justice and equality.
USW Condemns Trump’s Selling Out U.S. Industrial Workers, Applauds Biden’s Revocation of Trump’s Actions
Trump’s plan to lift tariffs on imports from the United Arab Emirates would undermine the effectiveness of the Section 232 program and essentially exempt the vast majority of aluminum imports.
USW Calls on Pitt to Drop Anti-Union Attack on Faculty, Grads
The USW is calling on the University of Pittsburgh administration to end its anti-union campaign against the university’s graduate students and faculty in light of reports showing that Pitt has paid more than $2 million on union-busting attorneys.
USW, Kumho Workers Seek Industrial Authority’s Action on COVID-19
At least twelve workers contracted the virus and one died in the latest wave of infections affecting the facility, which Kumho continues to operate without basic safety precautions.
USW Applauds ITC Decision Upholding Orders on Chinese PVLT Tires
The USW today welcomed the final results of the ITC’s first sunset review of PVLT tires from China and hailed the decision as essential to protecting U.S. workers from the devastating effects of unfair trade.
USW Commends Executive Order Supporting Domestic Manufacturing
Today’s order is an important step toward revitalizing our manufacturing base, as well as protecting and creating thousands of good, family-sustaining jobs.
USW Applauds New Executive Orders to Protect Workers, Pushes for Permanent Action
International President Tom Conway issued this statement welcoming President Joe Biden’s executive orders focused on combatting the coronavirus pandemic, and specifically the order urging OSHA and MSHA to take immediate steps to protect workers
NLRB Certifies USW Election at Kumho Tire
The certification of election results by Lisa Y. Henderson, the NLRB’s Region 10 acting director, requires Kumho to immediately sit down with the workers and negotiate a first contract.
USW Welcomes Biden Administration
The USW congratulates Joe Biden on today becoming the 46th president of the United States and welcomes his vision and experience as our country faces unparalleled challenges.
USW Applauds Worker-Friendly Choices for OSHA Leadership Roles
The USW today praised incoming President Joe Biden’s decision to tap workplace safety advocate and former USW Health, Safety and Environment Dept. staff James S. Frederick for a leadership position in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Steel Industry and Labor Urge Biden to Keep Steel Tariffs in Place
USW Members Approve Five Year Contract with Constellium to End Strike in Muscle Shoals
Members of Local 200 have ratified a new, five-year collective bargaining agreement that ends the strike against Constellium over unfair labor practices at its Second Street production facility, formerly owned by Wise Alloys and Reynolds. More...
USW Vice President Brown Elected to National Endowment for Democracy
USW Applauds Biden Picks for Labor, Commerce Secretaries
Click here to read International President Tom Conway's statement in response to the announcements that President-elect Joe Biden selected Marty Walsh to serve as Labor Secretary and Gina Raimondo to serve as Commerce Secretary.
USW Decries Trump-Incited Violence
Click here for our statement in response to yesterday’s violence at the U.S. Capitol.
USW Mourns Paperworkers President Wayne E. Glenn
“We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and others throughout the labor movement who Wayne Glenn inspired to activism.” Click to read more...