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District 4 Woman of Steel Susan Ridgeway’s unwavering commitment to justice
Susan Ridgeway knows she has big shoes to fill as the USW Western New York Women of Steel Committee Chair. After long-time activist Cindy Marlow passed away in 2024 following a long, hard-fought battle with cancer, Susan stepped up to take on the role.
Rapid Response Action Call: UTAH STEELWORKERS Help Protect Public Employees’ Bargaining Power!
Opposing HB 267 is essential to safeguarding workers' rights and preserving their ability to negotiate for better conditions and fair treatment. Tell Your State Representative to Oppose HB 267!
260 Members at UP Health System Marquette Ratify First Contract
After months of bargaining, approximately 260 USW health care workers at UP Health System Marquette ratified their first contract in early January, winning historic wage increases, boosting on-call pay, securing much-needed safety protections, and more.
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USW, Partners Welcome USTR’S Comprehensive Indictment of PRC’s Unfair Maritime Trade Practices
The United Steelworkers (USW) and its labor partners today welcomed the comprehensive report from the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on its investigation on commercial shipbuilding.
USW Calls on Goodyear to Address Threat of Ortho-Toluidine
United Steelworkers (USW) District 4 Director David Wasiura issued the following statement today, calling on Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company to address serious concerns about ortho-toluidine exposure stemming from its Niagara Falls chemical facility.
USW Commends Biden for Blocking USS-Nippon Sale
United Steelworkers (USW) International President David McCall today issued the following statement in response to President Joe Biden blocking the proposed U.S. Steel-Nippon sale: