News Articles
SOAR Members Join Fight for Fairness in Steel Industry
SOAR members from across the United States stood side by side with thousands of their USW brothers and sisters rallying for a fair contract at U.S. Steel and ArcelorMittal.
Kavanaugh's track record is not good for workers
Click to learn more about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s track record on worker issues
Why You Should Care About the Supreme Court Nominations
Need a reason to pay attention to the Supreme Court? Here are five.
USW Succeeds in Lawsuit to End Delay of Chemical Disaster Rule
The USW succeeded in ending the Environmental Protection Agency’s delay of the Chemical Disaster Rule, but the fight continues to save the rule’s protections from EPA proposals to eliminate them.
California Regulators Fine Refiners for Not Involving Workers in Process Safety Management Planning
Some California refiners receive citations and fines from the state because of failure to involve employees in process safety management planning.
Releases / Advisories
United: Steelworkers Authorize Strike against ArcelorMittal
The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that 13 local unions representing about 15,000 workers unanimously granted their negotiating committee the authority to implement a strike against ArcelorMittal if necessary. Click here for more.
USW Members Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike at U.S. Steel
Thousands of Workers Stand Up to Profitable Steelmaker’s Concessionary Demands
Thousands of Steelworkers Rally Across Nation for Fair Treatment
Contracts with Two Companies Covering 31,000 Set to Expire Sept. 1
Publications
USW@Work: Volume 13, Issue 3
In this issue: updates from Steel, Paper and Oil Bargaining, a highlight of Local Union 419M whose members make Fiestaware; a recap of the 2018 Rapid Response Conference; an update on the lockout of Local Unions 12012 and 12003 at National Grid; and more.
SOAR in Action - Summer 2018
In this issue: A recap of SOAR's participation in the 2018 Rapid Response Conference; messages from the President and Director; latest actions happening in the chapters; news from Washington and Canada; a message from the Alliance for Retired Americans.
USW@Work: Volume 13, Issue 2
In this issue: Highlight of worker-made, worker-owned Maryland Brush Co.; Installation of Officers; how a Wisconsin paper mill is coming back to life with assistance from the USW; Local Union 8888 celebrates 40 years; and more.
The Oilworker: Issue 42
In this issue: a message from the NOBP Chair; USW will present ExxonMobil with proposal at shareholders meeting; and how oil workers are pressing for changes to renewable fuel standards in Washington D.C.;
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.