2009
USW Reacts to Trade Case Vote on Tariffs Against OCTG China Pipe Imports
The United Steelworkers (USW) reacted positively to today's affirmative 6-0 vote by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on a petition in the anti-subsidy portion of a case against Chinese pipe imports called oil country tubular goods (OCTG).
USW Supports Obama Administration's Manufacturing Framework Plan
Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement on release of the Obama Administration's 'Framework for Revitalizing American 'Manufacturing.'
USW Praises Obama on $5 Billion Commitment to Green Manufacturing
Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), today responded to a press report that the Obama Administration will be providing additional tax credits for domestic manufacturing of renewable energy products.
USW Chastises Mexican Government's Decision to Liquidate Central Light & Power; Fire 44,000 Workers
The United Steelworkers (USW) today accused the Mexican government of violating its own Constitution and labor laws, as well as Convention 87 of the International Labor Organization by unilaterally liquidating Central Light & Power Company (LyF); firing a
Chemical Safety Board Recommendations Fail to Address Overall Safety of Refinery, Community
The United Steelworkers Union issued the following statement on the U.S. Chemical Safety Board's recommendations concerning the July 19, 2009 explosion and fire at the CITGO refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas ... read more
USW Continues to Push for Trade Law Enforcement
The United Steelworkers (USW) today called for a final countervailing duty and a preliminary anti-dumping duty to be placed on dumped and subsidized Chinese pipe imports commonly known as oil country tubular goods (OCTG) before the six-member U.S. Interna
Steelworkers at Evergreen Packaging Overwhelmingly Approve Master Labor Agreement
United Steelworkers union (USW) members at five Evergreen Packaging sites overwhelmingly approved Nov. 13 a five-year master labor agreement covering about 1,600 workers that features above-industry-standard wage increases and benefits.
USW Criticizes Decision to Confirm Grupo Mexico Plan of Reorganization as a Blow to ASARCO Workers, Retirees and Communities
On Friday, November 13, the United States District Court in Brownsville, Texas issued an order in the ASARCO LLC Chapter 11 bankruptcy confirming a plan of reorganization proposed by Asarco, Inc., an entity controlled by Mexico City-based conglomerate Gru
USW Criticizes Absence of Elected Officials at Community Forum on Hydrogen Fluoride
The United Steelworkers Union (USW) is asking why elected officials from Corpus Christi did not appear at a community forum Nov. 11 to discuss the dangers of using hydrogen fluoride (HF) in area refineries and its alternatives.
Steelworkers at Asarco Win Pension Benefits for 19 Former Workers at El Paso Smelter
Nineteen members of the United Steelworkers (USW) union who were employed at the Asarco smelter in El Paso will receive full pension benefits as a result of an arbitrator's decision issued late last week.
United Steelworkers Union Holds Community Educational Forum
The community educational forum will include presentations by an expert on hydrogen fluoride and a vendor offering an alternative chemical process. A question and answer session will follow the program. The press conference is open only to the press and w
USW, paper companies applaud ITC decision to investigate unfair trade case
Appleton Coated LLC, NewPage Corp., and Sappi Fine Paper North America -- together with the USW - applauded the U.S. International Trade Commission for its unanimous vote to proceed with a full investigation of coated paper imports from China and Indonesi
USW: Proposed Tariffs for China Pipe Sends Message to U.S. Workers
The USW said today's order by the U.S. Department of Commerce for proposed anti-dumping tariffs on China pipe imports known as oil country tubular goods (OCTG) sent an overdue message for thousands of American laid-off workers: trade laws are being enforc
Sierra Club, USW Urge Regulators to Uphold Intent of Lacey Act
The Sierra Club and the United Steelworkers (USW) today voiced concerns over a decision by regulators to grant special exemptions for pulp and paper from the Lacey Act reforms of 2008.
USW Declares Support for 'Trade Enforcement Priorities Act' to Create Jobs
Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) today announced strong support for the 'Trade Enforcement Priorities Act of 2009' (S. 1982) introduced by U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) that would brea
USW Updates U.S. Secretary Of State Clinton On Status Of Drummond Miners In Colombia
The United Steelworkers (USW) today sent to Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton further information on the labor dispute in Colombia involving Drummond. In its letter to the Secretary dated September 17, 2009, the USW expressed concern ... more
Steelworkers Form Collaboration with MONDRAGON, the World's Largest Worker-Owned Cooperative
The United Steelworkers (USW) and MONDRAGON Internacional, S.A. today announced a framework agreement for collaboration in establishing MONDRAGON cooperatives in the manufacturing sector within the United States and Canada.
USW and Philips Remember Texas Chemical Explosion & Fire 20 Years Later
The United Steelworkers (USW) and Chevron Philips Petroleum conducted a remembrance today of a horrific explosion and fire started at the Phillips petroleum refinery in Pasadena, Texas on this day in 1989, which took some ten hours to bring under control.
Preliminary Hearing Held by Trade Commission on Coated Paper Case
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) began their investigation of the trade case filings by the United Steelworkers (USW) and three domestic companies against coated paper imports from China and Indonesia at a preliminary hearing yesterday.
USW Blasts Seizure of Mexico's Electricity Plants by Federal Police as Another Attack on Labor Rights
The United Steelworkers (USW) today sharply criticized the actions of the government of President Felipe Calderon for his announcing the liquidation of the Central Light and Power Company of Mexico (LyF) and the termination of the workers following the se