Political Action Committee News
Workers’ Newest Allies in State and Federal Gov’t (Part 1)
Against All Odds, Steelworkers Prevail in 2022 Election!
When we launched our 2022 electoral program, we focused our efforts to elect pro-worker lawmakers in competitive state legislative districts, congressional districts, and states where voters were set to choose their next governor or United States Senator.
Kim Miller Talks Wins for Workers on the Leslie Marshall Show
Kim Miller discussed the historic victories Democrats have notched in favor of working families in the two years since President Joe Biden took office – despite having just a slim majority in Congress. Click to listen...
USW: Labor Movement Will Continue as a Force for Good for Generations
As we look to the future, we pledge to continue the fight for working people, and to push our leaders to join us in that fight, on this Labor Day and every day.
Part 2: Labor and Elections
While 80 years have passed, the intent and urgency of Resolution No. 14 on Political Action is as relevant today as it was during that founding convention. Click to read why that is the case.
Part 1: Labor and Elections
In order to achieve the best possible outcome for our members and all working families, our union is working tirelessly to prepare for the midterm elections in November. Click to read the first part of our series on labor and elections...
Watershed Victory at Amazon Highlights Workers’ Renewed Power
Many within the labor movement believe the changes outlined in the NLRB’s settlement, as well as the creative, grassroots approach by Amazon Labor Union organizers, are a recipe for workers’ renewed optimism post-COVID.
Your Union, Your Voice 2022 Under Way!
In recent weeks, Districts began holding town hall meetings across the country, and we launched another membership survey so we can know where you stand on some of the biggest issues facing working Americans today. Click to read more...
USW: Bridge Collapse Underscores Need for Infrastructure Investment
As President Biden prepares to visit Pittsburgh today, this tragedy underscores how urgent it is that we start quickly making the improvements that will come with his $1.2 trillion infrastructure law.
Our Process for Endorsing Candidates for State and Federal Offices
For this year’s election, our updated questionnaire is once again available at www.uswvoices.org. While providing transparency for USW members, it also continues to give us a tool to hold candidates accountable once elected. Click for more...
USW@Work: Volume 15, Issue 1
In this issue: Workers ratify a new contract at packaging giant WestRock; an organizing up date from Proterra in California; Rapid Response activists lobbied Congress for legislation to preserve endangered pension funds; the latest on trade; and more.
USW@Work: Volume 14, Issue 4
In this issue: Local 132 members at Spring City Electrical Manufacturing produce ornate cast iron lamp posts for big cities, small towns, college campuses and theme parks; new contracts in aluminum and tire; the latest in our trade fights; and more.