2010
USW Commends Administration's Action On Trade Case
The United Steelworkers (USW) released the following statement today regarding the Obama administration's announcement on how it intends to address components of the USW's Section 301 trade case that seeks to eliminate China's predatory and protectionist
USW Lauds Ruling by DOC's FTZ Board on Silicon Metal Imports
The United Steelworkers (USW) hailed yesterday's ruling by the Department of Commerce's Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Board that preserves the effectiveness of U.S. trade remedy laws and trade orders.
Steelworkers Condemn Lockout of Members by Titan Tire (NYSE: TWI)
The United Steelworkers (USW) today condemned Titan Tire's lockout of approximately 1,000 members at the company's Bryan, OH, Des Moines, IA and Freeport, IL facilities. The company's actions came despite the union informing the company that it would hol
Steelworkers Fighting for Fairness at Braskem
USW Local 721 members at the Braskem plant in Neal, W.Va., struck the company on Monday, Aug. 16, after rejecting an unacceptable company contract offer. The expired contract covered 72 Neal workers. Employees are concerned about reduced retirement benefi
USW, Mexican Mineworkers Advance Unity Talks
The United Steelworkers (USW) and the National Union of Mine, Metal, Steel, and Allied Workers of the Mexican Republic ("Mineros") met on Friday, December 10, 2010, in Vancouver, Canada to move forward on their joint commitment to, as they agreed in June
Refinery Accident Reports Highlight Poor Maintenance, Inadequate Storm Preparation And Excessive Flaring
A study released today finds patterns between the frequent accidents at Louisiana refineries and the warning signs ignored by BP that led to the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history. Addressing these warning signs now can make refineries safer, pr
USW Participating Dec. 15 in Chemical Safety Board Hearing on Offshore Oil, Gas Safety
A United Steelworkers Union (USW) oil health and safety expert and two USW leaders who work on the North Slope of Alaska in BP's pipeline and exploration operations will be discussing process safety issues at the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Dec. 15 hearin
USW President Gerard Statement: U.S. Prevails Before WTO in China Challenge of Tire Trade Case
Leo W. Gerard, President of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement today, applauding an announcement by Ambassador Ron Kirk, U.S. Trade Representative, that a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel found in favor of
USW Opposes Passage of Revised US-Korea Trade Agreement
The United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement by its International Executive Board today after concluding an extensive examination of the terms of the proposed agreement: "The Obama Administration has now concluded negotiations with the go
USW Extends Titan Tire Contracts
The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union has extended its contracts with Titan Tire at three facilities while negotiations for a new contract proceed. "We face a difficult challenge in these negotiations," said USW District 7 Director Jim R
USW Calls for Immediate Screening of High-Risk Workers for Lung Cancer
The United Steelworkers (USW) today issued an urgent call for a strategy meeting about occupational lung cancer medical screening. Last week, the National Cancer Institute released the results of a 10 year national study involving over 53,000 people that
Union Plus Scholarship Applications Now Available
Applications are now available for the 2011 Union Plus Scholarship Program, which provides $150,000 in scholarships to union members, their spouses and dependants.
Election Results Demonstrate Frustrations in Industrial Heartland
The following statement was released today by USW International President Leo W. Gerard: "Yesterday's results do not indicate a move to the right by American voters. What is apparent instead is the frustration with the economy in the industrial heartland
USW Election Day Statement: Steelworkers Cite Mobilization among Union Families
Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), released the following statement on Election Day activities that cited a big mobilization effort among union households in key battleground states for both federal and state candidat
NLRB Certifies Steelworkers at Smurfit's Stevenson Paper Mill
The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has certified the results of the union's organizing victory at the Stevenson paper mill currently owned by Smurfit Stone Container Corporation.
U.S. Trade Commission Orders Duties on Coated Paper Imports
The United Steelworkers (USW) swiftly reacted to today's affirmative ruling that will apply duties to subsidized and dumped coated paper imports from China and Indonesia, calling the 6-0 vote by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) a "strong con
Steelworkers Applaud Obama Administration Acceptance of Trade Case
The United Steelworkers (USW) released the following statement from International President Leo W. Gerard regarding the announcement by the Office of the United States Trade Representative that the Obama Administration has accepted the USW's petition unde
USW Applauds Final ITC Vote for Duties on Seamless Pipe China Imports
The United Steelworkers (USW) applauded today's 6-0 affirmative vote by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on a joint petition with U.S. pipe makers against China imports of seamless carbon and alloy steel line and pressure pipe.
U.S. Senate Letter to Obama Supports USW 301 Petition on China
Today's release of a U.S. Senate letter signed by 43 Senators in support of the United Steelworkers (USW) Section 301 trade petition against China's unfair trade practices to dominate green technology goods was praised by USW International President Leo W
U.S. House Vote for China Currency Reform Gets Big USW Nod
Today's U.S. House 348-79 vote approval of the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R. 2378) was given a big nod by Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) with the following statement. He testified Sept. 10 before the Way