2012
USW Representative Appointed to OSHA Whistleblower Committee
The United Steelworkers today lauded the appointment of Nancy Lessin, a longtime activist on behalf of worker health and safety, to a seat on the 12-member federal Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC). Lessin was appointed by U.S. Secretary
USW Sponsors Simultaneous Vigils to Support Barry-Wehmiller Employees
The United Steelworkers (USW) today held simultaneous candlelight vigils at Barry-Wehmiller's corporate headquarters near St. Louis and the company's Angelus Can facility near Los Angeles, where workers were told last month that their jobs are being elimi
USW Calls on Mich. Gov. Snyder to Veto Right-to-Work-for-Less
President Leo W. Gerard of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement today in an appeal to common sense economics over politics as a Michigan lame-duck legislative session by Republicans rams through a 'right-to-work-for-less' bill for
Steelworkers' Simultaneous Vigils Will Support Workers at Barry-Wehmiller's Angelus Can on Wednesday
The United Steelworkers (USW) said that on Wednesday, Dec. 12, the union will sponsor simultaneous candlelight vigils at Barry-Wehmiller's corporate headquarters near St. Louis and the company's Angelus Can facility near Los Angeles, where workers were to
USW Local 624 Members Ratify Contract at Husky Lima Refining
United Steelworkers (USW) Local 624 members ratified a three-year agreement last night with Husky Lima Refining in Lima, Ohio. The ratification followed a 135-day unfair labor practice strike and an unconditional return to work Oct. 8, 2012.
USW Blasts Proposed Michigan Legislation that Targets Workers' Rights
The United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statements from USW President Leo W. Gerard and USW District 2 Director Michael Bolton on the Michigan's legislature's and Republican Gov. Rick Snyder's attempts to pass Right-To-Work (For Less) legislati
USW Ratifies Contract to End Lockout at Milbank Manufacturing
Local 13-07 members of the United Steelworkers (USW) at Milbank Manufacturing Co., jubilantly returned to work today after standing up against an unlawful week-long employer lockout, ratifying a new three-year contract that rejected a management proposal
USW Charges Unlawful Lockout at Milbank Manufacturing Co.
The 194 employees of Milbank Manufacturing Co., have been unlawfully locked out since Sunday, despite an offer by the United Steelworkers (USW) to continue bargaining past the midnight contract expiration.
Workers Uniting Rank and File Build Power at Global Paper Meeting
Unite and USW members in the paper industry built links of solidarity with union members from other countries during a conference in Stockholm, Sweden. The conference, the IndustriALL Global Conference on the Pulp and Paper Industries, was held November 1
USW Negotiates Settlement For Veteran With Overland Park Subsidiary
The United Steelworkers Union (USW) announced today that it reached a financial settlement with North American Salt Company, a subsidiary of Overland Park, Kansas-based Compass Minerals International, Inc., concerning the disputed termination of Derrick F
USW President Leo W. Gerard Statement on Obama's Action Plan
USW President Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement after today's remarks by President Obama for action, not politics as usual: "President Obama declared today let's get to work on jobs and growth for the middle class ... more
USW Members Ratify Contract with Cliff Natural Resources
The United Steelworkers (USW) ratified a new thirty seven month contract with Cliffs Natural Resources (CNR) covering USW members at Hibbing Taconite, United Taconite, Empire Iron Mining Partnership and the Tilden Mining Company which are located in Minne
USW Election Day Outcome Statement
Leo W. Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers (USW) said today's Election Day outcome was defined by America's union workers in the heartland, casting their votes to move America forward to re-elect U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe
USW Joins More Than 50 Allies in 'Money Out, Voters In' Effort
The United Steelworkers (USW) union has joined allies from more than 50 other groups to fight back against the corporate influence in elections and against laws and official actions designed to suppress the vote. Under the banner "Money Out, Voters In," t
USW Endorses Angus King for Maine's new U.S. Senator
The Maine Labor Council of the United Steelworkers (USW) District 4, today announced endorsement support of former governor Angus King as an Independent who is the front running candidate for the U.S. Senate.
USW Leaders Spend Week Before Election Rallying Activists; Preparing for GOTV
This week, United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard is scheduled to join candidates in key races, union leaders and others in several states, where he will rally activists, prepare for massive get out the vote efforts and remind wor
USW Lauds Norton Decision to Remove Billboards Aimed at Intimidating Voters
The United Steelworkers (USW) today praised an announcement from Norton Outdoor Advertising that the company would remove billboards in the Cincinnati area aimed at intimidating voters and suppressing turnout.
USW Statement on President Obama's Dominating Third Debate
Leo W. Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement today on President Obama's third debate performance in Boca Raton, Florida, at Lynn University.
USW Expresses Concern Over Great Salt Lake Expansion Project
The United Steelworkers (USW) Union is concerned that the proposed expansion project of Great Salt Lake Minerals Corporation will negatively affect the ecology of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem.
USW Praises Clear Channel Decision to Remove Signs Intimidating Voters
The United Steelworkers (USW) today said Clear Channel Communications made the right decision in removing anonymous billboards designed to intimidate voters and suppress turnout. The billboards, which warned of prison terms and fines for anyone engaged in