2017
Steelworkers Look Forward to Liberty’s Georgetown Restart
The United Steelworkers today said that the union and members of Local 7898 at the rod and wire mill in Georgetown, S.C., are looking forward to restarting production now that Liberty Steel has completed its acquisition of the facility from ArcelorMittal.
USW Lauds Appointment of Tina Smith to U.S. Senate
The United Steelworkers today praised the appointment of Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Al Franken.
USW Members Ratify First Contract with B&H Photo Video
About 80 members of the USW's bargaining unit at B&H Photo Video’s midtown Manhattan store have ratified their first contract with the electronics retailer. Click here for more.
USW Lauds WTO Panel Affirmation of U.S. Orders on Coated Paper from Indonesia
Global Forum Report Documents Excess Steel Capacity as Attacks on U.S. Steel Sector Continue
Click here to read our statement on the release of a report by the Global Forum on steel excess capacity.
United Steelworkers and Mexican Mineworkers Demand Justice for Protesters Killed in Mexico
The United Steelworkers in Canada and the United States join the Mexican National Union of Mine, Metal, Steel and Related Workers in demanding justice for the families of two protesters who were killed on Nov. 18.
USW Seeks Labor Secretary’s Help in Dispute with Korean Tire Company
The United Steelworkers (USW) union is calling on the U.S. Secretary of Labor to use the labor chapter of the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement in a dispute with Kumho Tire, a Korean company
Steelworkers Endorse Mark MacKenzie for Congress
The United Steelworkers (USW) today endorsed State Representative and former New Hampshire AFL-CIO President Mark MacKenzie for Congress to fight on behalf of working families in the First Congressional District. Click here for more.
USW: Congressional Democrats’ Better Deal Proposal Would Help Working Families by Strengthening Unions
Working families across America should support the latest phase of the Congressional Democrats’ “A Better Deal”
Steelworkers Ratify Three-Year Agreement at Eramet Marietta
The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that members of Local 0639 at Eramet’s manganese plant in Marietta, Ohio, have ratified a new, three-year contract that covers about 110 workers.
USW Statement on Need to Reform Renewable Fuels Standard
The United Steelworkers (USW) today issued this statement from National Oil Bargaining Chairman Kim Nibarger after nine senators this week requested a meeting with the administration
USW Affirms Devastating Consequences of Unfair Trade, Urges White House to Fight for American Workers, Communities
We today affirmed the disastrous effects that more than two decades of so-called “free” trade have had on American workers, their families and communities, as reported in documents leaked from the White House. Click for more.tmon
Joint Press Statement Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers (USW) International President Ken Neumann, USW Canadian National Director
We have come together today as the NAFTA renegotiations reach a critical point. Labor leaders from Mexico, Canada and the United States were joined by progressive leaders from the U.S. Congress.
USW: NAFTA Renegotiations Must Protect Workers’ Rights, Not Just Corporations
The United Steelworkers issued the following statement after the business community criticized the current direction of NAFTA negotiations.
USW Asks South Korean Government to Stand Up for U.S. Workers’ Rights
The United Steelworkers (USW) union has sent a letter from USW International President Leo W. Gerard to South Korean President Moon Jae
International Labor Delegations Share Common Concerns at DowDuPont North American Labor Council Meeting
Union leaders representing thousands of workers employed at DowDuPont companies from the United States and around the globe recently met in Kentucky to discuss issues common across their worksites.
Another Plant Closes as Administration Delays Action
Steel Closure Jeopardizes National Security. This further undermines the manufacturing of products critical to defense applications.
USW Calls on Administration to Complete Steel Investigation; Protect National Security
The United Steelworkers (USW) union issued the following release as dozens of steelworkers from around the country come to Washington D.C., to ask their legislators to press the Trump
USW: Rules of Origin Provision “Critical” in NAFTA Renegotiations
The United Steelworkers union (USW) released the attached document today identifying its position on rules of origin in the ongoing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations.
USW Statement on DACA Termination
“Deporting young people brought to the United States by parents lacking proper documentation to immigrate is punishing the child for the dreams of the parents