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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.
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.
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!
Rapid Response Action Call: You Have the Power to Defeat Right-to-Work in New Hampshire!
Last week, we shared important information about House Bill 238-FN, the latest attempt to pass a "Right-to-Work" law in New Hampshire. Now, it’s time to take action.
2024 Political Year in Review
Although we summarized the election results in our November Election Connection newsletter, we wanted to take a moment to highlight the following important work USW members contributed to the election effort.
Rapid Response Action Call: Michigan Steelworkers Tell Governor Whitmer to Save Public Employees’ Healthcare
Governor Whitmer needs to finish the job and sign HB 6058 immediately. Let’s make our voices heard!
Rapid Response Feedback Report: Social Security Benefits Restored for Public Employees!
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, President Biden signed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act into law. In November, H.R. 82 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 327 to 75.
2024 Highlights: Rapid Response in Action!
Today we bid farewell to the 118th U.S. Congress and welcome in the 119th. We wanted to take this moment to reflect on just a few of the remarkable achievements of 2024.