Minnesota Gov. Dayton receives USW Wellstone Award for commitment to working families

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis of Georgia were this year's recipients of the USW Wellstone Award, given annual to public figures who take action to help Steelworkers and all working families. Click here for more.

Rep. John Lewis Receives USW Wellstone Award

Rep. John Lewis, a civil and workers' rights icon, and Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton were the recipients of the USW Wellstone Award this year. Click here for more.

Kalamazoo Local Approves Three-Year Contract

Local 220 production and maintenance workers at Solvay’s Kalamazoo, Mich., site ratified last February a three-year agreement that ends Feb. 26, 2021.

University Park Finishes Phase One of Exhaust/Ventilation Installation

Solvay workers can breathe freely at the company’s University Park, Ill., plant now that management has completed phase one of the exhaust and ventilation system.

Red Cross Coalition, Kaiser Alliance Seek National Agreements

Two groups of USW members and their allies began coordinated bargaining this month, using the strength of their numbers to take on big employers.

USW: NAFTA Approach Must Be Comprehensive; “Skinny Deal” is Unacceptable

USW International President Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement regarding discussions in Washington, D.C. about possibly approving limited portions of the renegotiated NAFTA while leaving important provisions for later consideration.

USW Endorses Laura Kelly for Kansas Governor

The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced its endorsement of state Senator Laura Kelly for governor in the Kansas Democratic primary.

USW Condemns EPA Chief’s Proposal to Revoke Chemical Disaster Regulations

The USW released the following statement today in response to the proposal by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt to rescind regulations — commonly called the “RMP Amendments” or the “Chemical Disaster Rule."

SOAR in Action - Spring 2018

The Oilworker, Issue 41

In this issue: a message from the NOPB Chair; how oil workers are rallying to save Philadelphia refineries; standing in solidarity with Australian oil workers; and a highlight of local 10-234 being honored with health and safety award.

USW@Work: Volume 13, Issue 1

In this issue: Our new campaign to ensure continued growth and sustainability of mining in Minnesota; highlighting local union 1-00377 who make buns and muffins in Ohio; and updates on our trade and bargaining.

SOAR in Action - Winter 2018 Edition

The Oilworker, Issue 40

In this issue: message from the NOBP Chair; review of the mobilizing work done by the Policy Committee; striking Australian union members are standing up against ExxonMobil's contractor; and a memorial for District 13 staff Brent Petit.

The Oilworker, Issue 39

In this issue: A message from the NOBP chair Kim Nibarger; and a closer look at the winners of the TOP Awards.

USW@Work: Volume 12, Issue 4

Inside this issue: USW members vote overwhelmingly to ratify contracts at Goodyear, Bridgestone-Firestone and Sumitomo; an update on our trade battles; and how steelworkers stepped up to help after natural disasters.

The Oilworker, Issue 38

In this issue: Highlights from the Triangle of Prevention conference and how Oil Workers in the U.S. are helping fight precarious work.