News Articles
Your Union, Your Voice 2024
In preparation for the Nov. 5 election, USW@Work asked members from across the United States to share their thoughts on those and other important issues.
Tara Cavanaugh Values Global Partnerships, Attends "Women’s Week" in the U.K.
Tara Cavanaugh knows that connecting with workers in other industries and countries is a crucial component to building collective power.
Biomedical Technicians at Georgia American Red Cross Vote to Join USW
The six biomedical technicians join approximately 220 other organized workers of Local 254 in the American Red Cross’ manufacturing, storage, and distribution departments.
USW Atomic Workers on Course for a Prosperous Future
Anita Bevins is part of five generations of family who have worked at the Portsmouth nuclear site in southern Ohio. Local 689 is one of seven local unions that are part of the USW’s Atomic Energy Workers Council, which represents 3,000 members.
Dow, DuPont, Corteva, IFF and Trinseo Workers Unite in Pittsburgh
Union leaders representing thousands of workers at Dow, DuPont, Corteva, IFF, and Trinseo locations from the United States and around the globe met last week in Pittsburgh to discuss common issues, devise strategies and pledge their unity.
Releases / Advisories
Pitt Graduate Workers Vote to Join USW
University of Pittsburgh graduate workers voted to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union.
Logan Regional Medical Center Workers Vote to Join USW
The newly unionized workers at the 132-bed acute care facility in Logan, W. Va., include registered nurses, nursing assistants, patient care technicians, phlebotomists, pharmacy technicians, patient transporters, unit secretaries, and others.
USW Slams Sumitomo Decision to Close Tonawanda Plant
The United Steelworkers (USW) union today condemned Sumitomo Tire’s decision to shutter its Tonawanda, N.Y., facility, costing 1,200 USW members their jobs.
Publications
USW@Work: Volume 19, Issue 4
In this issue: USW Atomic Workers on Course for a Prosperous Future; Hundreds of Members Plot Future with New Paper Bargaining Policy; Unions Can Play Major Role in Addressing Mental Health
USW@Work: Volume 19, Issue 3
In this issue: USW civil rights activists focus on collective liberation; Rapid Response activists deliver message of good jobs and fair trade to Capitol Hill; union members serve up Pyrex glassware.
USW@Work: Volume 19, Issue 2
In this issue: USW glass and mold makers fuel Ohio economy; USW aims for growth at Corning; USW activists run – and win – in political races around the country.
USW@Work: Volume 19, Issue 1
In this Issue: USW Members, retirees, and their families are invited to speak out; Members testify on tire imports; VP Brown named to climate leaders list; and more...
USW@Work: Volume 18, Issue 4
In this issue: USW mourns loss of USW International President Tom Conway; how members of USW Local 4-318 are working to replace vital cog in nation's infrastructure and supply chains; a list of USW-made goods for your holiday shopping lists; and more...
USW@Work: Volume 18, Issue 3
In this issue: USW health care workers who were on the front lines of COVID are still fighting for a better system, workers at Georgia bus maker achieve major victory, Rapid Response activists flex their muscle on Capitol Hill, and more.
USW@Work: Volume 18, Issue 1
In this issue: USW’s college professors fight for better universities for faculty, students; member-driven organizing effort already delivering wins; ERT helps workers, families after devastating events; and more.
USW@Work: Volume 18, Issue 2
In this issue: a spotlight of USW Local 12886 at Croda Atlas Point; how members in Michigan defeated union-busting laws; highlights of the bargaining wins in the paper sector; and more.