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NLRB Hearing Officer Urges Certification of USW Election at Kumho Tire
A hearing officer with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recommended certifying Kumho Tire workers’ organizing victory with the United Steelworkers (USW) and dismissing the company’s objections “in their entirety.”
USW Looks Forward to Working with Biden-Harris Administration
We are hopeful that their administration will usher in a new era in Washington of leaders who don’t just talk about supporting working Americans, but who actually follow through with action.”
USW Alerts Trump Administration to Plight of Mexican Labor Activist Susana Prieto Terrazas
Prieto, an outspoken advocate for labor rights, was jailed in June and has now been ordered to attend court hearings this week where it is likely that she will again be detained and incarcerated.
Carnegie Museum Workers File for Union Election
Approximately 500 scientists, educators, art handlers, front staff, gift shop clerks, ushers and other workers from across the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh system today announced that they filed for a union election as they seek to join the USW.
NLRB Affirms Kumho Illegally Suppressed USW Drive
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has upheld findings that Kumho Tire illegally threatened and coerced workers at its Macon, Ga., site in a deliberate attempt to stop them from joining our union. More...
USW Backs Thermal Paper Trade Petitions
The petitions, filed by Domtar and Appvion, call for antidumping duties to be imposed on imports from Germany, Japan, Korea and Spain.
Paper, Packaging and Graphical Unions Team Up on Safety Rights
This is the third global action of the 3R campaign led by IndustriALL Global Union and UNI Global Union.
USW Launches Multi-State ‘Batlight’ Tour to Turn out Vote
Between now and Election Day, the USW will use an outdoor projector to shine a “batlight” style image onto buildings after dark encouraging workers to make a plan to vote in the upcoming general election.
USW Backs Biden-Harris Made-in-America Plan
Click here for our statement on the Biden-Harris Made in America Plan to end outsourcing manufacturing jobs.
USW: Trump Prioritizes Politics over Manufacturing Jobs
Too bad the President didn't pay as much attention to our jobs as he does to his hats. More on his call to hurt our members by boycotting Goodyear here.
USW Applauds Kamala Harris as VP Pick
Click here to read our statement on Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's announcement that Sen. Kamala Harris will serve as his running mate.
Kumho Workers Overcome Campaign of Oppression to Win USW Vote
The National Labor Relations Board today declared the union drive victorious after processing the final 13 ballots from an election last fall.
USW Joins Allies in Suing EPA Over Toxic Chemical Review
The petition argues that the Environmental Protection Agency did not fulfill its obligations under the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act with regard to fully measuring the dangers associated with the chemical.
USW Seeks Intervention to Save Titanium Sponge Plant, Citing National Security, Defense Concerns
Last year the U.S. Department of Commerce concluded that without the Henderson facility, the country would be completely dependent on imports for titanium sponge and scrap.
USW: McConnell Blocking Relief for Millions Facing Economic Crisis
To put it simply, millions of American families are suffering and worrying about the future as we face the worst economic crisis of our lifetimes, and one man is standing in the way of the relief they so desperately need.
USW Endorses Framework for College Athletes’ Bill of Rights
We've announced our full support for a legislative framework for a comprehensive College Athletes’ Bill of Rights put forth by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.). Click for more.
Workers Report Kumho’s COVID-19 Safety Lapses
Workers at Kumho Tire in Macon, Ga., today alerted health officials to rampant COVID-19 safety failures in their workplace.
USW: KPS Purchase of Briggs & Stratton Will Rescue Hundreds of Jobs
Our union is committed to working with KPS to ensure that the proud tradition of engine-making is preserved for future generations of USW members in Milwaukee.
USW: America Loses Irreplaceable Civil, Human Rights Leader with Passing of John Lewis
(PITTSBURGH) — United Steelworkers (USW) International President Tom Conway and Vice President of Human Affairs Fred Redmond released the following statement on behalf of the union today regarding the death of Rep. John Lewis:
Graduate Committee at Pitt Applauds Reversal of International Student Rule
The Graduate Student Organizing Committee at the University of Pittsburgh applauded today’s reversal by the Trump admin. of guidelines that it had issued earlier this month that could have forced thousands of international students to leave the country.