District 8 News
Logan Regional Medical Center Workers Vote to Join USW
The newly unionized workers at the 132-bed acute care facility in Logan, W. Va., include registered nurses, nursing assistants, patient care technicians, phlebotomists, pharmacy technicians, patient transporters, unit secretaries, and others.
Local 14300’s Reagan Benge Discovers Newfound Confidence at District 8 Women’s Conference
Reagan Benge has worked at Jackson Warewashing Systems in Gray, Kent., for three years and has been wanting to get more involved with Local 14300. She knew the District 8 Women of Steel Conference this past August was a great way to do just that.
Meet District 8 Civil and Human Rights Coordinator Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis is not only proud to be a union member of 45 years; he’s proud to be a social justice activist and Civil and Human Rights Coordinator. “I’ve been a Steelworker all my working life,” said Lewis.
Rapid Response Feedback Report: We Couldn't be Prouder of Our Virginia Veterans
Virginia becomes the fifth state to pass our Veterans Bill.
Rapid Response Action Call: West Virginia Unemployment benefits are Once Again Under Attack
The bill passed the House; Help us stop it in the Senate!
International Trade Commission Fails Weirton Steelworkers- USW Remains Committed to Fight for Level Playing Field
With the idling of tinplate production in Weirton, unfair trade is one step closer to choking out our domestic industry entirely.
Rapid Response Info Alert: HB160 has passed in the Virginia House! (98-Yea 0-Nay)
HB160 is a bipartisan bill that would require a standardized workplace posting that includes basic information about veterans’ benefits and programs available to them.
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.