The USW and the Glass Sector

USW members have a long, proud legacy of glassmaking, supported by a number of key mergers throughout the union’s history. Now, the 25,000 USW members are involved in every aspect of the glassmaking process, from melting and molding on the “hot end” to packaging and warehousing on the “cold end.” From beverage bottles to pharma-packaging, cookware to fiberoptic cables, USW members manufacture a wide array of goods that keep us safe, strong and connected.

It's a big plus to have the union behind us. Every day when you come to work, you know you have a good-paying job. The wages are great; the insurance is good.
Jesus Bautista
USW Local 137M, Maywood, CA

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