Members of the biggest labor union in Great Britain and Ireland, UNITE, took time from their from a conference they were attending in Pittsburgh to show support for the steelworkers who have been locked-out from their jobs since Aug. 15 at the Allegheny Technologies Inc. plant in Brackenridge, PA.
Steelworkers from Local 1196 shared stories with their guests about the struggles manufacturing is having in their respective countries.
Below are pictures from the event.
This video is a wrap-up video by Greg Romero from LU 886 of our continued fight with Asarco/Grupo Mexico .
This year for the holidays, instead of doing their annual toy drive for the children’s hospital, the Women of Steel from United Steelworkers Local 750 decided to adopt a battered women’s shelter in their community.
Today the USW and ATI met with a federal mediator in an attempt to find a solution to the current lock out
While many of us were lying warm in our beds or opening presents with families and friends, members of United Steelworkers Local 7150 members and families were on the line supporting their union and working families.
The members of United Steelworkers Local 13-522 at PBF in Chalmette, Louisiana collected over $5000 this Christmas to help local families in their community. Donations were collected and gifts delivered to over 30 children and families.
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Jess Kamm at 412-562-6961
USW@WORK (USW magazine)
Editor R.J. Hufnagel
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