Local Union Communication Resources

Our union offers a wide range of resources for local union communicators, from texting to email to websites. We also provide materials to help your local maintain its membership lists and welcome new members so they can hit the ground running as USW activists.

Find specifics about individual programs and necessary steps for setting up accounts via the links below or get in touch with our Local Union Services department at 412-562-2380.

Steelweb

Steelweb is available to all authorized USW local unions and USW staff. It acts as a hub for resources on topics like arbitration and bargaining as well as allowing locals to view current membership information and make online updates.

UnionHall: Websites for U.S. and Canadian Locals

UnionHall is a platform that allows union communicators without advanced technical skills to build and maintain their local’s websites.

Protext: Texting for U.S. Locals

Protext provides locals in the United States with an easy-to-use, affordable option for staying connected through text messaging.

Action Network: Email for U.S. Locals

Through Action Network local union communicators can efficiently build and distribute emails, including monthly newsletters and other updates.

Social Media Guidelines for USW Members

Be stronger with your social media as a representative of the USW by checking out our union’s guidelines for members and locals posting and engaging online.

New Member Kit

Whether your local is holding a formal orientation for new members or welcoming them one by one, these materials provide a top-to-bottom overview of our union and how to get more involved.

Bargaining Basics

The USW has a proud and long history of negotiating contracts on behalf of its members that address the concerns and the realities of the economic environment.

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If you have questions about the resources linked on this page or need further information about our local union communications resources, please contact us.