District 10 News
New contract for mail-in pharmacy workers at Express Scripts
After going five years with no wage increases, members of Local units 993 and 993-01 in North Huntingdon, Pa., have won major improvements in their latest contract with mail-in pharmaceutical giant Express Scripts.
USW: Section 232 Agreement Will Advance North American Steel, Aluminum Production, Promote National Security
Click to read our statement after the United States, Canada and Mexico reached an agreement on lifting U.S. Section 232 sanctions on aluminum and steel imports into the United States and ending retaliatory action by Canada and Mexico.
USW: PLRB to Hold Hearing on Unfair Labor Practice Charges in Pitt Grad Election
The USW union said today that the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board will hold a hearing May 14 and 15 to address unfair labor practice charges and objections the union filed on behalf of graduate student employees at the University of Pittsburgh.
Stat Facts: First Contract at Teal Lake Offers Bright Beginnings; Thank You for an Amazing Nurses Week!
Read this week's Stat Facts for details about the journey to a first contract for the 29 members of Local 4950 who work at Teal Lake and to check out images from nurses week!
Time to Celebrate National Nurses Week
Click to read more about how we recognize the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s millions of nursing professionals as we kick off National Nurses Week.
Organize an Event to Commemorate Workers Memorial Day
Workers Memorial Day is on April 28, and is commemorated both before and during that week. Now is the time to start planning an event to remember those killed and injured on the job and as a result of occupational illnesses.
Possible District 10 Bass Tournament
Director Bobby “Mac” has asked Jeff Kipe and Mike Lapsansky to see if there would be and interest in having a Bass Tournament for the members of our District.
USW Disappointed in Voter Suppression at Pitt
The United Steelworkers (USW) and the Graduate Student Organizing Committee (GSOC) are disappointed by the University of Pittsburgh’s actions and use of “union avoidance” firm Ballard Spahr leading up to the vote to be held later this spring.
USW Applauds PLRB Ruling in Favor of Pitt Grad Union
The United Steelworkers applauded today’s ruling from the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board affirming University of Pittsburgh graduate student employees’ right to join a union.
USW Cares: Helping kids find their voices
International President Leo W. Gerard today urged state lawmakers to expand access to devices that allow children with disabilities to speak. Click here for more.
USW Staff Surprise SOAR Member at Ceremony Honoring Community Service
At the USW's ceremony last December honoring the 2018 USW Jefferson Award winners, Marc Scott, the USW 2018 Champion Volunteer from SOAR, was surprised with a donation of more than 200 young adult books for his program "Olivia's Books."
University of Pittsburgh Faculty File for Union Election
Faculty at the University of Pittsburgh on Friday filed for a union election with the state labor board. They are seeking a collective bargaining agreement that would cover approximately 3,500 full- and part-time faculty across Pitt’s five campuses.
USW Cares: 2018 District 10 Jefferson Award Winner, Robin Drace
District 10 Jefferson Award winner profile
BASF Locals Discuss Plant Issues at Annual Council Meeting
BASF locals shared information, strategies and solidarity at their annual council meeting Aug. 1-2 in Geismer, La. Local 13-620 represents the workers at BASF’s Geismer plant and Unit Chair Doug Watts hosted the meeting.
Health Care Steering Committee Charts Future Course
Last week, the the steering committee for the Health Care Workers Council convened in Pittsburgh to evaluate their progress since their last meeting and to make a strategic plan for moving forward.