Legislative Issues News
Mining Unions Call For a New MSHA Silica Standard
Cecil Roberts, President of the United Mine Workers of America, and Leo W. Gerard, President of the United Steelworkers union, today called for a new standard to protect miners from silica dust.
USW Praises House Action on Beryllium Protections
United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard today praised the U. S. House of Representatives and its Democratic leadership for passing an appropriations rider protecting workers in shipyards and construction from the ravages of beryllium.
Retiree Helps Fellow Nuclear Workers Apply for Cancer Assistance in Oregon
Over several years, Garry Steffy has led the charge in spreading the word about a special government compensation program for those exposed to radiation while working on the U.S. nuclear weapons program.
Letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Urging Passage of H.R. 5: The Equality Act
Click to read the letter sent by USW International President Leo W. Gerard to the U.S. House of Representatives.
USW Urges Passage of Bill to Protect Workers’ Rights
Union Sends Letter Seeking House Support for ‘PRO Act’
Testimony of Holly R. Hart for the Subcommittee on Trade of the Committee on Ways and Means
Testimony of Holly R. Hart, United Steelworkers Assistant to the International President, for the Subcommittee on Trade of the Committee on Ways and Means hearing on “Trade and Labor: Creating and Enforcing Rules to Benefit American Workers.”
USW Petitions President Trump to Use SOTU to Honor Trade Promises
International President Leo W. Gerard released the following statement in advance of President Trump’s 2019 State of the Union address.
USW letter regarding shutdown of U.S. government
Click here to read the USW's letter regarding the shutdown of the U.S. government.
USW@Work: Volume 13, Issue 4
In this issue: Recaps from the National Oil Bargaining Conference and Rubber and Plastics Industry Conference; updates on bargaining in steel and health care; the latest on our legislative and trade fights; highlight of USW Local 675; and more.
USW: NAFTA Still Needs Work
Click the link to read the statement USW International President Leo W. Gerard made today after leaders of the three parties to the updated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signed the agreement.
Voter Registration Drives a Massive Success, But Our Work is Far From Done
Randie Pearson, District 1 Rapid Response Coordinator
'Vote No on Prop 11’ Drive Heats Up
California’s first responders are working hard to spread the word about a dangerous initiative that will show up on their state’s ballot Nov. 6.
USW fights for "Freedom to Negotiate" Act, end to firings in organizing drives
Imagine having your livelihood ruined just because you wanted to have a union at work. That's what happened to Mario Smith, and why we're fighting for him and others who want the freedom to organize for better lives. Click here for more.
USW Succeeds in Lawsuit to End Delay of Chemical Disaster Rule
The USW succeeded in ending the Environmental Protection Agency’s delay of the Chemical Disaster Rule, but the fight continues to save the rule’s protections from EPA proposals to eliminate them.
SOAR Members Fight to Preserve Union Rights in Missouri
Discover how USW retirees have been involved in every aspect of the 'Vote No on Prop A' campaign in Missouri, including collecting petitions, gathering ‘Vote NO’ pledge cards, distributing yard signs, and door-to-door canvassing.