News Articles
Local 550 Begins First Radiological Control Technician Class
Twenty students are receiving RCT training so they can work at the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant site or at other Department of Energy facilities across the nation.
We Keep America Rolling; Tennessee’s Bridgestone Workers Turn Out Some of the Best Tires in the World
“Every employee takes pride in the tires that come out of our facility. We know it’s an excellent product because we take our time to make sure we get it right.” Click to learn more about USW Local 1155L...
Solvay Invests in Unit Expansion at Marietta, Ohio, Plant
Solvay is expanding its sulfone polymers chemical business in the U.S. Sulfone polymers are high-heat transparent plastics that can withstand prolonged exposure to water, chemicals and temperatures. Click to read more...
Engaging New Hires Helps Local 9-675 Improve Workplace Safety
A renewed focus on engaging new hires is helping Local 9-675 eliminate hazards, resolve longstanding health and safety concerns and make the 3M’s Guin, Ala., plant a safer workplace.
Member Solidarity Helps Local 6992 Beat Concessions, Gain Significant Wage Increases
Local 6992 members overwhelmingly ratified a strong contract that rejected a pay simplification proposal and raises wages 15 percent over the five-year term of the new agreement.
Releases / Advisories
USW member joins Sen. Baldwin for introduction of the Workplace Violence Act
Valencia Davis from Local 7600 has worked in health care for 38 years and has experienced workplace violence more than once. This is why she is fighting for the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act.
USW Announces Tentative Agreement with Arconic on Four-Year Contract
The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union has reached a tentative agreement on a new, four-year master contract with Arconic (NYSE: ARNC) covering roughly 3,400 workers in Davenport, Iowa; Alcoa, Tenn.; Lafayette, Ind.; and Massena, N.Y.
USW Leader Seeks Trade Relief on Chinese Rail Component Imports
A USW union leader from Granite City, Ill., testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission, urging them to impose duties that would provide relief from unfairly traded Chinese imports of freight rail coupler systems and components.
Publications
USW@Work: Volume 17, Issue 1
In this issue:
USW@Work: Volume 16, Issue 4
USW@Work: Volume 16, Issue 3
In this issue: Ohio pipe mill illustrates the need for major infrastructure bill; victory at ATI; USW members set bargaining and safety agenda; COVID hit our healthcare workers the hardest; and more.
USW@Work: Volume 16, Issue 2
In this issue: USW cement workers key part of infrastructure push; ATI forces 1,300 workers to picket line; PRO Act would rebuild labor movement; University of Pittsburgh organizing campaigns pushing forward; and more.
USW@Work: Volume 16, Issue 1
In this issue: Toledo oil refinery workers fighting to preserve good jobs; 500 staff members of four Carnegie museums in the Pittsburgh area join USW; Next Generation continues to grow and inspire new leaders; a highlight of Local 4-2001; and more.
USW@Work: Volume 15: Issue 4
In this issue: highlight of USW Local 137M at Owens-Illinois; Joe Biden's plan to rebuild America and his pro-union record; Trump's broken promises on trade; USW members at Local 4889 answer call to help struggling Philadelphia neighbors; and more.
USW@Work: Volume 15, Issue 3
In this issue: local 2-21 celebrates 100 years making paper in Michigan; how the USW and other unions are confronting COVID-19; NLRB issues complaint against ASARCO and members return to work; and more.
USW@Work: Volume 15, Issue 2
In this issue: members mobilize to fight COVID-19; highlight of USW Local Union 8888; results from the "Your Union. Your Voice." survey and town halls; and a recap of Black Labor Week.