News Articles
Atomic Energy Workers Council maps strategies on health and safety, training programs at biannual meeting
USW representatives from atomic sites across the United States strategized on a number of topics, including funding opportunities, health and safety, workforce training programs and more at the AEWC biannual meeting Sept. 14-15 in Arlington, Va.
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Thomas Conway
"With Tom Conway’s passing, American workers have lost an extraordinary champion, and I’ve lost a great friend." Click to continue reading...
Steelworkers Join Labor-Friendly Lawmakers and Government Allies to Highlight Pro-Worker Policies
Steelworkers will stand with those who share our core values, including collective bargaining, affordable health care, infrastructure, workplace health and safety, fair trade, and retirement security.
Government Shutdown: What Does That Mean for You and Me?
Every year, Congress must pass and the President must sign funding legislation for the next fiscal year. Each fiscal year begins on October 1. Lawmakers have until midnight on 9/30 to pass legislation or the government will shut down.
The Power of Our Union
Rapid Response Activists Flex Their Muscle on Capitol Hill
Releases / Advisories
David McCall to Succeed Tom Conway as USW International President
McCall began his career as a union activist with Local 6787 at the Burns Harbor integrated steel facility in Northwest Indiana. He worked as a millwright and served the local union in various positions, including grievance chairman and vice president.
USW Mourns Passing of International President Tom Conway
It is with heavy hearts today that we announce the passing of International President Tom Conway at age 71. More...
USW Endorses Bob Casey for Reelection to U.S. Senate
The United Steelworkers (USW) union today endorsed the reelection campaign of U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, Pennsylvania’s senior senator, who served in the chamber since 2007.
Publications
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 17, Issue 4
In this issue: A recap of the 2022 Constitutional Convention, highlights from major bargaining wins, a look at the work USW Local 5000 members do on the Great Lakes, and more!
USW@Work: Volume 17, Issue 3
In this issue: highlighting the work of USW Local 1327 who work for Domtar in Arkansas, how public school bus drivers in Michigan fought back against privatization efforts, USW celebrates 80 years, 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.
USW@Work: Volume 17, Issue 2
In this issue: how Local 1155L keeps America rolling with their USW-made tires, highlights from the installation of officers for our International Executive Board, details from the contract ratification vote at Local 8888, and more...
USW@Work: Volume 17, Issue 1
In this issue: how the new infrastructure law will benefit USW members, the story of USW Local 40 fighting for a fair contract, details of the new master agreement at Domtar, and more...
USW@Work: Volume 16, Issue 4
In this issue: We Supply America bus tour highlights, how faculty at the University of Pittsburgh won their union, details on a new partnership that will transform Sparrows Point into a facility to support the offshore wind energy industry.