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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.

USW Welcomes ITC’s Preliminary Determination on PVLT Tires from Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam

The United Steelworkers (USW) union today welcomed the ITC’s preliminary determination on passenger vehicle and light truck (PVLT) tires from Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

USW Applauds Biden’s Plan for Manufacturing, Innovation

Pitt Grad Student Organizers Condemn Changes to ICE Student Exchange and Visitor Program Rules

Under the rule change, students in the U.S. on F-1 visas must take at least one in-person class or face deportation. This comes at a time when many universities are still weighing options for online instruction in the wake of COVID-19.

USW International President Testifies on Manufacturing, Climate Crisis

United Steelworkers International President Tom Conway testified today before the Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the Climate Crisis, calling for robust investments in domestic manufacturing that will both create jobs and reduce emissions.

USW Says Much Work Remains to Ensure Effectiveness of USMCA

United Steelworkers International President Tom Conway issued the following statement on the effective date of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA).

USW Salutes the Heroism of Postal Workers

Click to read our International President Tom Conway's statement in honor of National Postal Worker Day.