Women of Steel News
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.
USW secures domestic violence language in new Domtar, PCA contracts
The goal is to provide proactive support and training for everyone within a workplace, leave language, and a process for getting that language that is supportive while maintaining a high level of confidentiality for those involved.
Meet our Trailblazing Women of Steel
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting our very own members and their trailblazing stories.
USW marks International Women’s Day with call to #BreaktheBias
Our strength as a union comes from this diversity and from our commitment to building solidarity beyond artificial boundaries. We know there is simply no room and no time in the fight for workers’ rights for bias or discrimination.
Local 3657 Member MCs Fundraiser for Immigrant Resource Center
This year, the even raised $18,000, half to go to a lending fund to assist immigrant families in crisis and half to a non-profit based in Puerto Rico that combats food insecurity on the island.
Minnesota Women of Steel share their stories as leaders, unionists with local students
“We Can Do It! The Sky’s the Limit” was the theme for the inaugural program that provided an opportunity for ten women in traditionally male-dominated jobs to share their stories with young women in grades 10-12 at Hibbing High School.
Register for the 21st Biennial Convention of the Coalition of Labor Union Women
Active members of the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) can now register for the AFL-CIO constituency group’s 21st Biennial Convention taking place online on October 7-9, 2021.
Women paper workers talk shop, empowerment in USW webinar
The USW Paper Bargaining Conference hosted an inspiring and informative online discussion on Tues., July 20, about what it means to be a woman in the traditionally male-dominated paper industry.
Women of Steel raise funds, awareness for victims of domestic violence
Click to read how WOS in District 11 and 8 support causes that provide resources for women who are victims of domestic violence.
Workers Memorial Day 2021: Renew the Promise; Safe Jobs for All
On April 28, the USW and all unions of the AFL-CIO will observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job, and to renew the fight for safe jobs.
Union activists convene online to share Women of Steel origin stories
Watch our Women of Steel (WOS) program that aired on International Women’s Day focusing on the origins of the union’s activist-arm built around leadership and empowerment.
USW marks International Women’s Day, calls for ongoing pandemic relief
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International Women's Day 2021: Choose to Challenge
USW@Work: Volume 15: Issue 4
In this issue: highlight of USW Local 137M at Owens-Illinois; Joe Biden's plan to rebuild America and his pro-union record; Trump's broken promises on trade; USW members at Local 4889 answer call to help struggling Philadelphia neighbors; and 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.