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USW Urges U.S. to Reject Latest Doha Paper for WTO Rules
Leo W. Gerard, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), today issued a statement and release of a letter calling on the Bush administration's top negotiators in the Doha Round of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to again reject the latest draft rules
USW Affirms U.S. Subsidy Duties on Line Pipe Imported from China
Thomas M. Conway, Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW), affirmed today's vote by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to impose anti-subsidy duties on China imports of lined pipe at levels ranging between 36 to 40 percent. Read more he
Steelworkers Acclaim Obama's Appointment of Rep. Solis as Next Labor Secretary
The United Steelworkers (USW) union today hailed President-Elect Barack Obama's appointment of U.S. Rep. Hilda Solis (D-Calif.) as the next U.S. Secretary of Labor.
USW Condemns GOP U.S. Senate Leaders for Auto Loan Rejection
Leo W. Gerard, President of the United Steelworkers (USW) condemned Thursday night's U.S. Senate vote that rejected the proposed auto industry bridge loan being supported by the UAW, the White House and the Democratic leadership.
USW Calls for Major Economic Recovery Program for Main Street
United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard today called for a major campaign to pass a substantial, strategic and sustained economic recovery plan for President-elect Barack Obama to sign when he takes office. Click here for more.
Statement by USW International President Leo W. Gerard on Passing of Paul J. Fasser, Former Assistant Labor Secretary
The following is a statement by USW International President Leo W. Gerard on the passing of Paul J. Fasser, Former Assistant Labor Secretary: The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union and working men and women across the country lost an impo
Shutdown USW and UAW Locals Look to Save Automotive Supply Jobs in Midwest Foreign Owner Locks Out Workers; Another Looming?
United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1-524 members Aaron Collins and Natasha Ringwald will travel from Van Wert, Ohio, Saturday, December 6 to meet with members of the United Autoworkers (UAW) Local 1268 in Belvidere, Ill. to examine the uncertain future that
Workers Uniting to attend ICEM World Conference for the Pulp & Papermaking Industries
Workers Uniting, the Global trade Union formed by Unite of the UK and Ireland and the United Steelworkers (USW) will be attending the International Chemical, Energy and Mineworkers Conference for the Pulp & Paper Industries in Piri\xe1polis, Uruguay on De
USW'S Conway says final China import duties needed on line pipe
Thomas M. Conway, Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW), testified yesterday before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to urge a final determination against illegal China imports of circular welded carbon quality line pipe produced by
Steel Industry Urges U.S. Government to Stand Up to China
The following joint statement was released today by the United Steelworkers, American Iron and Steel Institute, Steel Manufacturer's Association, Specialty Steel Industry of North America and The Committee on Pipe and Tube Imports.
USW Women of Steel Crusade Against Toxic Trade; Hosts Session to Demonstrate Testing Products for Lead
The United Steelworkers (USW) Women of Steel (WOS) is hosting a lead screening session to educate families about potentially toxic products and the bad trade policies that are allowing them into our homes. The product screenings are part of the USW's inte
USW Announces New Agreement at MeadWestvaco Mahrt, Alabama Paper Mill
The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced the ratification of a new labor agreement at MeadWestvaco's Mahrt, Alabama paper mill covering some 540 workers. The agreement, which will expire on October 31, 2013, provides an immediate $3,000 lump sum bonu
New Video Documents USW's Road to Change, unprecedented activsm
A new USW video caps off an exciting week in which Steelworkers members have been celebrating victories by Barack Obama and other pro-worker candidates, particularly in key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Florida where the USW
Steelworkers Celebrate Election Night Success
USW Grassroots Campaign Delivers for Obama, others United Steelworkers (USW) members nationwide celebrated last night's polling victories, particularly in key battleground states where the USW mounted unprecedented outreach efforts to educate voters on ke
USW Calls Paper Trade Case Ruling 'Good News for Working Families'
The United Steelworkers (USW) joined Appleton Papers in applauding today's U.S. International Trade Commission's (ITC) final determination to impose both anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on unfairly traded imports of lightweight thermal paper (LWTP) f
USW Local 8888 Ratifies New Contract With Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard
In the wee hours today, members of United Steelworkers Local 8888 ratified a new four-year, four-month agreement with Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard. By a margin of 945 to 833, members said "yes" to a healthy contract in lean economic times.
Steelers and Steelworkers to Rally for Obama-Biden, Get Out the Vote
Dan Rooney and Edmond Nelson of the Pittsburgh Steelers will joing USW International President Leo W. Gerard and other leaders for a massive Get Out the Vote rally this Saturday. Get more info here.
United Steelworkers Union Oil Workers Overwhelmingly Approve National Oil Bargaining Policy
Oil workers from the United Steelworkers union (USW) overwhelmingly ratified the 2009 National Oil Bargaining policy and gave strike authorization to the union. "This strong ratification of the oil policy and strike ratification shows how united and deter
USW Raises Questions about Treasury's $125 Billion Investment in Financial Firms
In a letter sent today to U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, United Steelworkers (USW) President Leo W. Gerard raised questions about the prudence of Treasury investments of $125 billion of taxpayers' money into nine financial institutions, includi
10,000 Strong: Unprecedented number of USW Activists Volunteering for Obama-Biden
As the final week of the campaign begins, the United Steelworkers (USW) is proud to announce that it has enlisted more than 10,000 volunteer activists from among the union's ranks to help elect Barack Obama as the next president of the United States. Read