District 13 News
USW on Black History Month: We must all take action to ensure the survival of our democracy
We encourage USW activists to get involved in securing our democracy by joining voter outreach programs, volunteering at the polls, and educating our communities about issues impacting Black workers and families.
USW-Made Holiday Guide
Jose Loya: from Military Service to Union Leadership
Jose Loya, a former Sergeant E5 in the United States Marine Corps, has a remarkable story of how skills and values from military service can powerfully translate into union leadership. More...
Divided We Fall: USW Members Working Hard at Stripping Away Two-Tiered Systems
When late International President Tom Conway took the helm of the USW in July 2019, he made a promise that his administration would work to reduce or eliminate tiered wage and benefit systems in union contracts.
Women of Steel Know Their Power
More than 1,000 passionate union activists descended upon Pittsburgh for the 2023 USW International Women’s Conference, where they took part in several days of educational workshops and celebrated the Women of Steel who give the union its strength.
USW Mourns Loss of Conway: Steelworkers’ President Spent 45 Years Fighting for Justice for Workers
Known for his quick wit, formidable negotiating skills and unwavering devotion to justice and fairness, Conway served as the union’s president since his election in 2019, following 14 years of service as international vice president.
USW International President David McCall Joins AFL-CIO Executive Council
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#USWMade in the USA: Buying USW Tires
Tires sold in the United States carry codes that help customers determine where they were made. Buyers can find USW-made tires by finding codes listed in this story.
David McCall to Succeed Tom Conway as USW International President
McCall began his career as a union activist with Local 6787 at the Burns Harbor integrated steel facility in Northwest Indiana. He worked as a millwright and served the local union in various positions, including grievance chairman and vice president.
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Thomas Conway
"With Tom Conway’s passing, American workers have lost an extraordinary champion, and I’ve lost a great friend." Click to continue reading...
USW honra el Mes de la Herencia Hispanoamericana
“El primer principio fundacional de nuestro gran sindicato establece que nuestro propósito es unir a todos los trabajadores, independientemente de su credo, color o nacionalidad.
USW Calls for End to Tax Breaks for Corporate Anti-Union Expenses
The U.S. government should not be subsidizing corporate attacks on American working families. That’s why the USW supports the ‘No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act.’
Health Care Workers Build Power: Union Members Who Were on the Front Lines of COVID are Still Fighting for a Better System
While the pandemic fueled a renewed interest in flexing union muscle among workers across all U.S. workplaces, health care workers – in the USW, in other unions, and in non-union workplaces – were among the most active in turning that power into action.
Members attend first Health Care Workers Council conference in five years
The week-long event – titled “Power to the People Who Care” – was held in Pittsburgh with a focus on health and safety, legislation and lobbying, and organizing.