USW District 2: News/Releases

• May 17, 2013 USW Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge against Kalkaska County Road Commission The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union has filed an unfair labor practice charge against the Kalkaska County Road Commission with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) for unlawfully implementing changes to the wages and benefits of employees without the union’s agreement.
• May 03, 2013 USW Paper Workers Ratify New Agreement with KPS to Ensure Their Mills' Future United Steelworkers (USW) members at Wausau Paper’s Rhinelander, Wis., and Mosinee, Wis., mills and the Thilmany mill in Kaukauna, Wis., today ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with KPS Capital Partners in anticipation of the private equity firm successfully creating the largest specialty paper company in North America.
• April 23, 2013 Steelworkers Disgusted by Caterpillar CEO’s Shameful 2012 Cash Grab The United Steelworkers (USW) today denounced Caterpillar Inc. CEO Douglas Oberhelman's 32 percent compensation increase from $16.9 million in 2011 to $22.4 million in 2012 as shameful and unwarranted.
• April 22, 2013 USW Praises Addition of Paper Mills to KPS Capital Partners LP’s Specialty Paper Project The United Steelworkers (USW) says the addition of Packaging Dynamics's Thilmany mill in Kaukauna, Wis., and Nicolet mill in DePere, Wis., to KPS Capital Partners LP's specialty paper project will bring investment and focus to mills and markets in the paper industry that still have untapped growth potential.
• April 17, 2013 April Edition of the District 2 NEWS USW District 2 News is a quick-read newsletter published bi-monthly to keep members informed of recent events in the district. Members are encouraged in providing news articles or events to the newsletter editor.
• April 16, 2013 USW Study Warns Public about Dangers of Hydrofluoric Acid Use in Refinery Alkylation Process to Produce Clean-Burning Gasoline A United Steelworkers (USW) study released today-"A Risk Too Great, Hydrofluoric Acid in U.S. Refineries"-warns that refiners that use hydrofluoric acid (HF) in their alkylation process to make clean-burning gasoline do not have adequate safety systems in place and are not prepared to handle a release.
• March 21, 2013 USW Eager to Work with KPS to Build Specialty Paper Company The United Steelworkers Union (USW) greeted today's announcement from Wausau Paper about the potential purchase of Wausau's Mosinee and Rhinelander mills and other non-disclosed assets with interest and cautious optimism.
• February 11, 2013 USW backs Lon Johnson for Chairman of Michigan Democratic Party "Working families have been under fire for far too long in this country, and many of the battles we've faced have been in our state capitols," said USW International President Leo W. Gerard. "That's why it is so important to make sure we have dynamic leaders who will fight on behalf of workers in states like Michigan. Lon Johnson is that kind of leader."
• January 28, 2013 Video: Comprehensive immigration reform might be shot in the arm organized labor needs What would immigration reform mean for the labor movement? Ed Schultz asks Leo Gerard of the United Steelworkers if labor will help push immigration reform across the line. (The Ed Show)
• December 12, 2012 Women of Steel: Honoring Our Past – Protecting Our Future” As our Union continues in its proud tradition of leading the way on major issues affecting workers around the world and in the countries where our members live and work, we announce the next USW International Women’s Conference, “Women of Steel: Honoring Our Past - Protecting Our Future.”
• December 11, 2012 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 a promised signature by Gov. Rick Snyder.
• December 06, 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) legislation.
• December 05, 2012 NEW VIDEO: USW Election 2012 Recap, Thank You Click here to watch a recap of USW's role in the historic election of 2012.
• November 28, 2012 Give Sly the Mic Progressive talk radio promotes middle class values. Now they need our support. Starting November 27, we are urging people to call 92.1 The Mic (608.274.5450), sign the petition (which will send an email to the Operations Manager at Clear Channel), and Like the Give Sly the Mic Facebook page.
• November 07, 2012 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 Biden.
• November 05, 2012 Boots on the Ground United Steelworkers are telling their stories of members and activists across the country leafleting plant gates, registering folks to vote, doing block walks and more. Come back often to see if your story is here.
• November 03, 2012 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,” the organizations issued a joint statement pledging to fight corporate money in politics and to support the rights of all voters.
• October 31, 2012 Michigan's Ballot Initiatives Michigan's ballot will include six statewide proposals for voters to decide this election. Please read on for background and recommendations on each. Brought to you by USW Rapid Response - http://www.uswrr.org, www.facebook.com/USWRapidResponse
• October 24, 2012 No Denial: 'Son Of Detroit' Profited From Bailout - And Jobs Shipped To China "I'm a son of Detroit. I was born in Detroit. My dad was head of a car company. I like American cars," said Mitt Romney on Monday night when he net with President Obama to discuss foreign policy. "And I would do nothing to hurt the U.S. auto industry."
• October 18, 2012 USW Notes Win by United States in WTO Case Against China’s Duties on Electrical Steel; Obama Administration’s Fight for American Jobs The United Steelworkers (USW) today welcomed the decision of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to side with the United States in a major trade dispute covering China’s imposition of illegal antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of grain oriented flat-rolled electrical steel from the United States.
• October 10, 2012 New USW Video Exposes Mitt Romney’s Economy The United Steelworkers (USW) today released a new video that exposes the truth about how Mitt Romney and Bain Capital are profiting by selling out American workers by shipping U.S. jobs to China.
• October 09, 2012 Higher vehicle fuel efficiency standards will save money at the pump, create jobs Gas prices go up, we feel the pinch on our wallets, but we're quick to forget it as soon as they drop again. It's that short-term memory that unfortunately has influenced our attitudes on fuel efficiency in the past.
• October 01, 2012 USW Reacts to Report on Romney’s Bain Capital Investment In Brutal Chinese Sweatshop Described at Boca Raton Fundraiser Leo W. Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers (USW) reacted today to a new global labor rights report that cites Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney as having “knowingly invested in a brutal Chinese Dongguan sweatshop,” while CEO for Bain Capital through the affiliated Brookside Fund for up to $23 million between 1998-2000.
• September 20, 2012 New Video: Saving the Auto Industry and USW Jobs Click here to watch our new video telling the story of USW Local 903 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which went from struggling to survive to thriving thanks to the auto industry recovery package.
• August 25, 2012 Stop Siemens Union-Busting Workers in a North East, Maryland Siemens’ plant who recently signed affiliation cards with the United Steelworkers(USW) have become targets of the company’s anti-union philosophy. The company has launched a full-blown union-busting campaign rather than respect the workers’ right to choose a union.
• August 13, 2012 USW Members at Veyance Technologies Ratify New Four-Year Contract The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today that some 1,000 union-represented employees at Veyance Technologies, Inc. ratified a new four-year contract. The vote followed informational meetings and discussions by local members after negotiators reached a tentative agreement earlier in the month. The pact was ratified by more than a three-to-one margin.
• August 01, 2012 USW District 2 Meetings to Discuss Women of Steel Program During the Presidents' Meetings, we will be working to revamp District 2 Women of Steel program. The Women of Steel coordinators and I will be holding meetings so that you have an opportunity to share your ideas on building activism into the program.
• August 01, 2012 USW reaches 4-year agreement with Veyance Technologies After three months of negotiations, the United Steelworkers (USW) union has reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract with Veyance Technologies, Inc. The settlement, which covers workers at four U.S. facilities, comes just a few days after members voted to authorize a strike ...
• July 23, 2012 USW Members at Veyance Technologies to Vote to Authorize Strike; Bargaining Continues More than 1,000 members of the United Steelworkers (USW) at four locations across the US will vote to authorize a strike against auto parts and rubber engineered products manufacturer Veyance Technologies later this week. Union representatives from Lincoln, Neb.; Marysville and St. Mary’s, Ohio; and Sun Prairie, Wisc. have been in talks with Veyance Technologies ...
• July 19, 2012 Congress Needs to Take Action to "Bring Jobs Home" - USW President USW members raised their voices at more than 100 events across the country in support of the expected vote July 19 on a bill sponsored by U.S. Senator Deborah Stabenow (D-MI), ‘Bring Jobs Home Act’ (S. 3364).
• July 17, 2012 China’s Illegal Trading Practices Endanger U.S. Auto Supply Chain The Alliance for American Manufacturing, a partnership with the USW and leading domestic manufacturers, is on a nationwide campaign to defend the 1.6 million auto parts manufacturing jobs left in America.
• July 09, 2012 USW Family Members Awarded Union Plus Scholarships Union Plus has awarded $150,000 in scholarships to 129 students representing 44 unions, including five winners representing the United Steelworkers (USW), in the 2012 Union Plus Scholarship Program.
• July 05, 2012 USW Backs Obama’s Challenge to China’s Trade Action This statement was released today by United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard: “Today President Obama proved once again how important enforcing our trade laws is to job creation in America. He’s taking China to task for the import duties they have slapped on U.S.-made vehicles.
• July 05, 2012 USW Local 850 to Pay Tribute to Veterans A ceremony will be held at USW Hall, 1230 Fond Du Lac Avenue, Kewaskum, Wisconsin, on August 4th 2012 at 10:00 a.m. to formally dedicate a flag pole and memorial bench recently installed by USW Local 850 to honor the service, achievements and sacrifices of all veterans.
• June 21, 2012 USW Endorses Russia Trade Enforcement Proposal This statement was released today by United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard: “I want to thank Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) of New York and Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) for introducing this important proposal ...
• June 08, 2012 70th Anniversary Merchandise Available for a Limited Time United Steelworkers 70th Anniversary memorabilia is available for a limited time only! Don’t miss out on the chance to share in our commemoration of 70 years of solidarity.
• June 08, 2012 USW Announces Ratified Contract at NewPage The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced that its members at NewPage Corp. have ratified a new four-year Master Contract that will bring added protection to 4,500 workers and help the company emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stable employer in the coated paper sector of the paper industry.
• June 06, 2012 USW, Coalition Blames Rightwing Super PACs for Recall Defeat Leo W. Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers (USW) tonight declared his pride in a boots-on-the-ground historic Election Day in Wisconsin by the coalition of union members who mobilized in unity, only to lose a recall of the current governor that would have given working families a voice for their future.
• May 30, 2012 USW Calls for Paycheck Fairness The United Steelworkers (USW) today called on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to end his silence on the Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill under consideration in the U.S. Senate that would provide greater protection to women who suffer because of sex-based pay discrimination.
• May 26, 2012 Steelworkers Celebrate 70 Years of Solidarity in Cleveland This two-day event featured everything that made the USW a great union - the history of men and women who fought and struggled for the rights and benefits for working people.
• May 09, 2012 USW Endorses Barrett for Wisconsin Governor The United Steelworkers (USW) has endorsed Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett for governor of the state of Wisconsin. Barrett, winner of Tuesday's Democratic primary election in Wisconsin, is opposing Republican Gov. Scott Walker in a recall election that will be held on June 5.
• May 08, 2012 USW Joins President Obama In Calling On Congress To Create Jobs The United Steelworkers (USW) said today that Congress needs to follow President Obama’s lead in creating jobs by acting on a “To Do List” that would help restore middle-class security. In a speech today in Upstate New York, the President emphasized that Congress now has the opportunity to create secure American jobs by manufacturing goods for the international economy.
• April 16, 2012 Safety Survey Identifies Local Safety Committee Training Opportunities During the recent 2012 District 2 Women of Steel and Spring Conferences in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the Kevin Wilson Initiative CATS Team (Coordination, Training, Adaptation and Support) conducted a survey to identify the levels and types of safety involvement our Locals currently have in their facilities.
• April 11, 2012 District 2 Election Tool Kit This page is dedicated to assist members, their families and the general public find material to assist them in the 2012 election.
• March 30, 2012 New Kevin Wilson Initiative Roster and Information The Kevin Wilson Initiative CATS Team have just releases a new roster leaflet. The names and contact information of those involved with the project can be found on it. For more information or to contact a Training Coordinator to discuss available training for your Local click the link below or go to the District 2 Health, Safety and Environment page.
• March 16, 2012 Passage of Safe Chemicals Act in Congress would create jobs, save lives Legislation is moving in the U.S. Senate that could create more jobs for Michigan workers, make products safer and reduce cancer, birth defects and other health problems. These three real improvements in the lives of Michiganders could come from passage of Safe Chemicals Act, which modernizes the out-of-date and ineffective 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act.
• March 15, 2012 AFL-CIO Executive Council Statement on Citizens United Two years ago, the Supreme Court seriously undermined our democracy when, continuing a trend of deregulatory campaign finance decisions, it ruled to allow unlimited independent campaign spending by business corporations and other groups.
• March 08, 2012 Resolution Supporting A Higher Renewable Energy Standard, Creating Michigan Jobs At the United Steelworkers (USW) District 2 Conference in Kalamazoo, MI. a resolution to "Support A Higher Renewable Energy Standard, Creating Michigan Jobs" was adopted March 4, 2012.
• March 04, 2012 President Obama's Proclamation on Women’s History Month, 2012 As Americans, ours is a legacy of bold independence and passionate belief in fairness and justice for all. For generations, this intrepid spirit has driven women pioneers to challenge injustices and shatter ceilings in pursuit of full and enduring equality.
• February 28, 2012 "Heist: Who Stole the American Dream?" (Trailer) Amidst the backdrop of a growing worldwide populist democratic movement, the dramatic groundbreaking feature documentary film Heist: Who Stole the American Dream? will open at The Quad Cinema in New York’s Greenwich Village on March 2, 2012.
• February 22, 2012 Locked-out Workers Continue 1,000-Mile Journey for Justice Locked-out workers from American Crystal Sugar Company (PINK:ASCS) and Cooper Tire and Rubber Company (NYSE:CTB) are continuing their 1,000-mile Journey for Justice, a road trip from Fargo, North Dakota, to Findlay, Ohio that will on Friday make stops in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin ...
• February 13, 2012 United Steelworkers Local 12075 and Dow Chemical (Michigan Operations-Midland) Finalize Negotiations with Tentative Agreement with Final Offers At 9:30 PM this evening, United Steelworkers (USW) Local 12075 in Midland, MI was presented by the Dow Chemical Company a final package of tentative agreements with final offers. The existing contract expires on February 11, 2012.
• January 21, 2012 Steelworkers Rally Across America in Support of Ohio Cooper Tire Workers On January 14, 2012, United Steelworker (USW) members across America held informational rallies in support of the locked out workers at USW Local 207L in Findlay, OH. Since November 28, 2011, Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. refused the union's offer to remain on the job while negotiations proceeded.
• January 18, 2012 A Million Wisconsinites Petition to Recall Scott Walker Petitions with the names of 1 million Wisconsinites were submitted to state elections officials today, in a move that will jump-start the process of removing the nation's most notorious antilabor governor from office.
• December 15, 2011 Dow, Steelworkers Set Positive Tone for Contract Negotiations Labor relations officials at The Dow Chemical Company Michigan Operations and local union leaders kicked off contract negotiations on a positive note Monday with an agreement that has set the stage for productive discussion.
• December 06, 2011 Unemployment, Lockouts and Exposing the Fools Bill Press, from the Bill Press Show, talks with United Steelworkers (USW) President Leo W. Gerard about unemployment, the payroll tax extension and the lockout of workers at Cooper Tire and Rubber.
• December 01, 2011 USW Supports U.S. Rep. Rahall Buy America Bill Called the ‘Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011’ Stan Johnson, International Secretary-Treasurer of the United Steelworkers (USW), today joined introduction of a major bill, the ‘Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011’ (H.R. 3533), with Congressman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), the ranking member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, other ranking Democrats and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler.
• November 23, 2011 National Day of Action in Milwaukee USW members joined in the national day of action Nov. 17 to stand for a fair economy, job creation and declare "enough is enough." They joined hundreds of others in bringing attention to the crumbling infrastructure in Wisconsin by occupying the North Ave.
• November 09, 2011 Reps. Doggett and Levin Introduce the ''Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension and Tax Relief Act" Democrat Representatives Sander Levin (D-MI) and Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) introduce legislation would prevent over 6 million jobless Americans from losing their unemployment benefits next year by continuing the current Federal unemployment insurance programs through 2012.
• October 15, 2011 New Video: USW Joins Occupy Pittsburgh USW International President, Leo W. Gerard, joined thousands of Pittsburghers in Day 1 of the Occupy Pittsburgh movement.
• October 10, 2011 Steelworkers Support Petition to Recall Wis. Gov. Scott Walker Campaign Begins November 15 The United Steelworkers (USW) today endorsed the efforts of the citizens group, United Wisconsin, to recall Gov. Scott Walker. United Wisconsin said that it will lead efforts to recall Gov. Walker. Petitions for signature collection will begin circulating on Nov. 15.
• September 20, 2011 Do You Want the Rich to Get more and You to Get Less? Leslie Marshall, from the The Leslie Marshall Show, talks with United Steelworkers (USW) President Leo W. Gerard about taxes, taxation and class warfare. As they talked about the recent proposal by the President to get the economy moving again, Leslie asked if the proper question has been posed to the American people.
• September 16, 2011 USW: America Invents Act Advocates Good Jobs, Patent Reform Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement today in advance of President Obama signing into law the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (H.R. 1249) passed by both houses of Congress.
• September 14, 2011 Members prepare to celebrate 100 years of manufacturing cookware in Washington County Some 300 members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 850 are preparing to celebrate a century of manufacturing in the Washington County communities of West Bend and Kewaskum. The workers proudly produce high quality American made, stainless-steel and cast aluminum cookware ...
• August 12, 2011 Convention for Steelworkers: Aug. 15-Aug. 18 in Las Vegas Over 3,000 elected United Steelworkers (USW) local union leaders from across North America will meet with top international officers and executive board members for an International Convention Aug. 15 to Aug. 18, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
• August 09, 2011 Will We Be a Country that Respects the Rights of People? In this episode, Leslie Marshall talks with Fred Redmond, International Vice President of Human Affairs for the United Steelworkers (USW). Redmond talked Republicans are trying to suppress voting rights under the pretense of voter fraud.
• July 20, 2011 Special Transportation Notice for USW Convention Delegates Union members will be arriving in Las Vegas in August to attend the International Constitutional Convention. All members are urged to support our brothers and sisters operating union taxis.
• July 13, 2011 Steelworkers Pleased with Wisconsin Primary Results The United Steelworkers (USW) today congratulated the six Wisconsin Democrats who beat Republican-backed, so-called "Protest Democrats" in primary elections throughout the state in districts where Republican incumbents will face recall elections this summer.
• June 24, 2011 Show America Who Is Fighting for Jobs Leslie Marshall, from the The Leslie Marshall Show, talks with United Steelworkers (USW) President Leo W. Gerard about lack of enthusiasm and attention being given by our representatives in presenting job legislation. When asked should the President do about jobs, Gerard responded, “The President has to bring forth his ideas and ask for legislation.
• May 22, 2011 The Anniversary of the Founding of the United Steelworkers May 22 marked the 69th anniversary of the founding of the United Steelworkers (USW). On that day in 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio, the forerunner of our union, the Steel Workers Organizing Committee (SWOC), began building of an organization to counter the years of injustice against workers.
• April 20, 2011 The Leslie Marshall Show - The King (or Dictator) of Michigan? In this episode, Leslie Marshall talks with Fred Redmond, International Vice President of Human Affairs for the United Steelworkers (USW). Redmond talked about how Governor Snyder’s bill to impose “financial martial law” on the people of Michigan is a threat to democracy and the electoral process.
• March 29, 2011 Steelworkers Ratify Contract with Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) The United Steelworkers (USW) announced that in a vote yesterday, some 1,500 represented employees ratified a new contract with Dana Holding Corporation. "This contract retains the strong language protecting our work from leaving our USW and United Auto Workers (UAW) represented facilities ...
• March 24, 2011 NEW VIDEO: 100 Years After Triangle Fire, Clock Turning Back on Workers' Rights You have to check out this incredibly moving video about the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire 100 years ago and a similar tragedy that recently happened at a clothing factory in Bangladesh. It shows that the clock is turning back when it comes to workers' rights.
• March 21, 2011 USW Lauds Brazilian Unions Asking Obama to Support Wisconsin Workers In a letter to President Barack Obama on March 19, six Brazilian labor confederations expressed their solidarity with public employees in Wisconsin and other states who are fighting to defend collective bargaining rights.
• March 10, 2011 USW Slams Walker’s Assault on Democracy In a clear violation of Wisconsin’s open meeting law, Wisconsin conservative senators yesterday voted without a quorum to strip the state’s public sector workers – teachers, nurses, and librarians – of collective bargaining rights that the people of Wisconsin granted them a half century ago.
• March 02, 2011 Floor Speech by Congressman George Miller Denouncing the GOP Attack on Middle Class Americans Piece by piece, the chipping away at the middle class standard of living has been accelerated in recent months. California Congressman D-George Miller provided a clear understanding on the methods and the architects behind the attacks against American workers as Miller referred to those who are behind these malicious efforts
• February 24, 2011 NEW VIDEO: Huge Pittsburgh Rally Supports Wisconsin Workers An overflow crowd of union members and working-class Americans packed the lobby of United Steelworker headquarters and into the streets in a rally to show solidarity with state employees in Wisconsin, Indiana and Ohio and other states where freedom to organize and bargain collectively has come under attack in recent weeks.
• February 23, 2011 USW President and Steelworkers Offer Their Support in Madison State House United Steelworkers (USW) President Leo W. Gerard addressed the people rallying for worker bargaining rights in Madison, WI. He gave the support of all Steelworkers to the fight facing workers in the state. "Not only is America watching," said Gerard, "the whole world is watching."
• February 21, 2011 Wisconsin "Budget Repair Bill" Protest Three days of footage (Feb 15-17) from the Madison, WI protest against the SB11 budget repair bill.
• February 18, 2011 "This is just to Break Unions and Destroy the Middle Class" Last night, MSNBC "Hardball" Host Chris Mathews talked with United Steelworkers (USW) District 2 Director Mike Bolton and Wisconsin Republican State Senator Glenn Grothman about the anti-union bill being proposed in Wisconsin.
• February 15, 2011 In Action in Wisconsin: USW Mobilizing for Jobs, Working Families USW is among those mobilizing in Wisconsin against anti-worker, anti-union efforts that would balance the budget on the backs of hard-working families. Click here for more.
• February 11, 2011 USW President Gerard Joins Democratic Leader Pelosi on Jobs Bill Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined House Democrats and USW President Leo W. Gerard to raise their voices yesterday, sending a clear message that the number one national priority is to create jobs.
• February 01, 2011 The Need to Lift Up all Workers United Steelworkers (USW) International Vice President for Human Affairs Fred Redmond is interviewed on the Leslie Marshall Radio Show and he talks about how the USW is working to stop the exploitation of workers by multi-national companies and, at the same time ... more
• January 26, 2011 Mexican Border Agents Arrest Steelworkers Union Leader The United Steelworkers (USW) today condemned the arrest of one of its international representatives by Mexican customs officers on Monday. Manny Armenta, a USW sub-district director in Albuquerque, NM, was arrested while on his way to meet with attorneys for the Mexican mineworkers’ union called Los Mineros.
• December 10, 2010 Conway: Our Nation Needs a Manufacturing Policy USW International Vice President Tom Conway appeared on the Leslie Marshall Radio Show to talk about he importance of manufacturing to the nation.
• December 09, 2010 USW Opposes Passage of Revised US-Korea Trade Agreement The United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement by its International Executive Board today after concluding an extensive examination of the terms of the proposed agreement: “The Obama Administration has now concluded negotiations with the government of South Korea on the revised terms of the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
• December 07, 2010 Unemployed Held for Ransom Gerard on Schultz: Stop stealing from the unemployed to pay for tax cuts for the ultra rich.
• December 06, 2010 Labor uses jobless to lean on Congress to extend unemployment benefits The AFL-CIO pressed lawmakers to extend a "lifeline" to unemployed workers by extending benefits for out-of-work Americans.
• November 29, 2010 Health Care and Pay Freeze Leo Gerard and Leslie Marshall discuss the latest in the health care flap involving a conservative Maryland physician elected to Congress and President Obama’s announcement of a pay freeze for federal employees.
• November 22, 2010 Mourning in America: Death of The Middle Class USW International President Leo Gerard appears on the Leslie Marshall Show to talk about his blog entitled "Mourning in America: Death of The Middle Class." Click to listen to the interview.
• November 03, 2010 Election Results Demonstrate Frustrations in Industrial Heartland The following statement was released today by USW International President Leo W. Gerard: "Yesterday’s results do not indicate a move to the right by American voters. What is apparent instead is the frustration with the economy in the industrial heartland of the U.S. where manufacturing has been devastated and jobs lost.
• October 15, 2010 Steelworkers Applaud Obama Administration Acceptance of Trade Case The United Steelworkers (USW) released the following statement from International President Leo W. Gerard regarding the announcement by the Office of the United States Trade Representative that the Obama Administration has accepted the USW’s petition under Section 301 of the trade law ... more
• August 16, 2010 The Latest Statistics Demonstrate the Advantages of Union Membership Unions play an important part in the compensation and work lives of both unionized and nonunionized workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Employee Benefit Research Institute have data that compares the impact of union representation on wages, fringe benefits, total compensation, pay inequality, and workplace protections.
• April 03, 2010 USW Expresses Deep Sympathy to Families, Fellow Employees of Those Killed, Injured in Tesoro Explosion The United Steelworkers (USW) union expresses its deep sympathy to the families and co-workers of the employees killed and severely injured in the explosion and fire that occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on April 2 at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington.
• February 02, 2010 The Call Goes Out for All Rapid Response Activists The National Rapid Response Conference will be held during the first week of May at the Hilton Washington in Washington, D.C. A Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference will occur simultaneously with our Conference, beginning on Tuesday, May 4 at 8:30 a.m.
• December 30, 2009 USW Reacts to Trade Case Vote on Tariffs Against OCTG China Pipe Imports The United Steelworkers (USW) reacted positively to today’s affirmative 6-0 vote by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on a petition in the anti-subsidy portion of a case against Chinese pipe imports called oil country tubular goods (OCTG).
• December 22, 2009 Evaluate the 15th Civil and Human Rights Conference If you attended the USW's recent Civil and Human Rights conference, we want to hear from you. Click here to find out how you can do an online evaluation.
• December 22, 2009 More than chicken soup: USW members demonstrate for real health care reform USW members were among demonstrators who encouraged local residents to remind Pennsylvania Congressman Tim Holden that America needs more than chicken soup when it comes to health care security. Click here for more.
• December 21, 2009 NEW VIDEO: USW President on Vale Inco strike: We're fighting for our community USW International President Leo W. Gerard appeared today on Canada's BNN to discuss the strike at Vale Inco, talking about how the union is fighting for the community and for workers around the world. Click here to watch.
• December 17, 2009 New report refutes claims that health care excise tax would not hurt middle class A new report by the CWA shows just how bad an excise tax on health care benefits would be for the middle class. Click here for more.
• December 16, 2009 NEW VIDEO: USW President on direction of health reform: 'I'm angry as hell' USW International President Leo Gerard appeared on MSNBC and expressed the anger many Steelworkers are feeling about how the health insurance reform debate is going. Click here to watch and to find out how you can fight back.
• December 15, 2009 Showing solidarity with our Sisters, Brothers on strike against Vale Inco Please click here to learn how you can help show solidarity and support for our fellow USW members who are on strike against Vale Inco in Canada.
• December 10, 2009 America Needs JOBS NOW Today, the AFL-CIO are launching a new online event focusing on jobs with AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Using online moderation tools, union leaders and activists across the country can submit questions for President Trumka about the jobs crisis and vote on questions already submitted.
• December 10, 2009 America Needs JOBS NOW Today, the AFL-CIO are launching a new online event focusing on jobs with AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Using online moderation tools, union leaders and activists across the country can submit questions for President Trumka about the jobs crisis and vote on questions already submitted.
• November 23, 2009 U.S. study prompts transatlantic campaign to prevent deaths in paper industry A recent increase in workplace fatalities and serious injuries in the paper industry may have been brought on by employers trying to increase profit margins at the expense of health and safety, the world’s first global union said as it embarks on a transatlantic investigation of the industry. Click here for more.
• November 19, 2009 Serious concerns from working families about Senate health proposal The impending Senate vote on health insurance reform is a good step towards progress, but working families have some serious concerns about the Senate proposal. Click here to find out how you can help.
• November 19, 2009 Support our brothers and sisters at Vale; sign petition today Some 3,500 brothers and sisters remain on strike in Canada. Please show support today by signing an online petition that fights the vicious attack against Vale workers. Click here for more info.