2011
Vale Inco Convicted of Unfair Labor Practice In Landmark Decision of Ontario Labour Relations Board
United Steelworkers (USW) won a major victory at the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) against Vale mining company in a case stemming from their year-long strike. Click here for more.
USW Says Government Analysis Confirms Shutdown of Philadelphia-area Refineries Could Negatively Impact Oil Products for Northeast Region
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released a report today that confirms what the USW has been saying about the impact of shutting down the ConocoPhillips and Sunoco Philadelphia-area refineries: supplies of oil products could be negatively
Former USW Secretary-Treasurer Appointed to 2012 ERISA Advisory Council
James D. English, retired Secretary-Treasurer of the United Steelworkers (USW), has been appointed by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis to the 2012 Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Plans (the ERISA Advisory Council.) Mr. English is one of
USW Criticizes Court Ruling that Dismisses China's Countervailing Duties
A U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled on Monday that the U.S. Commerce Department's imposition of countervailing duties on China-made off-the-road (OTR) and agricultural tires in 2008 was illegal under U.S. law. In the case of GPX Interna
USW Supports Continued Existence of Occupy Pittsburgh Encampment
From the beginning, the United Steelworkers (USW) has strongly supported the Occupy Wall Street movement for its peaceful protest of the economic and social injustice created by corporate greed and the barons of finance. We salute the courage and convicti
USW Supports Major Proposal to Create American Jobs
Stan Johnson, International Secretary-Treasurer of the United Steelworkers (USW), today announced the union's support of newly introduced Senate legislation to revitalize American manufacturing through federal transportation and infrastructure investments
Canadian/American Resolute forest workers unite
American and Canadian union members who work for forest industry giant Resolute Forest Products (formerly AbitibiBowater) have joined forces to "speak with one voice" to the company.
USW Successfully Concludes Key Industry Negotiations with Master Agreement Covering 43 IP Converter Plants
After two weeks of voting, the United Steelworkers (USW) today said that its members have ratified a four-year master economic and security agreement with International Paper (IP) that covers about 5,700 workers at 43 of the company's converter plants whe
Steelworkers Rally with Supporters in Findlay
Thousands joined the United Steelworkers (USW) today at a solidarity rally to support 1,051 members of Local 207L who have been locked out of their jobs at Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. since Nov. 28, 2011, when the company refused the union's offer to remai
USW Sets Record Straight on Mitt Romney Jobs Record
United Steelworkers International Vice President Tom Conway held a press call today to set the record straight about the millions of dollars that Mitt Romney, candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, has made as a corporate buyout specialist
USW Cites Trade Commission Vote to Keep Duties on Steel Plate From Korea, India, Indonesia; Revokes Orders on Japan, Italy
Leo W. Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers (USW) today confirmed the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted 6-0 to continue tariffs on cut-to-length steel plate (CTLP) imports from Korea, India and Indonesia for another five years, while
Statement by USW International President Leo W. Gerard on Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster Settlement
The record penalty imposed as a result of the 2010 Upper Big Branch Mine explosion that killed 29 men in West Virginia in 2010 is a significant step by the federal government, United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard said today.
USW Files NLRB Charges against Cooper Tire
The United Steelworkers (USW) International and its Local 207L today filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against Cooper Tire alleging the company committed unfair labor practices in bargaining and imposing a lockout at its Findlay
USW Commends EPA for Reviewing Waste Definition, Boiler Rules
Leaders of the United Steelworkers (USW) cited today's notice of proposed changes to industrial boiler rules by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an important step in the agency's responsibility for crafting rules that help preserve family-sust
USW Disappointed by Unilever's Decision to Abandon Chicago Production
The United Steelworkers (USW) today expressed disappointment that Unilever is closing its Alberto Culver beauty products facility in the Chicago area despite the union's efforts to keep it open.
USW Applauds Congressional Call for Action on Green Energy
Leo W. Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued a statement today, commenting on a letter sent by 59 members of Congress to President Obama calling for action on Chinese clean energy protectionism.
USW Supports U.S. Rep. Rahall Buy America Bill Called the 'Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011'
Stan Johnson, International Secretary-Treasurer of the United Steelworkers (USW), today joined introduction of a major bill, the 'Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011' (H.R. 3533), with Congressman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), the ranking member of the House Com
USW Members Ratify New Domtar Master Agreement
The United Steelworkers (USW) union announced today the ratification of a four-year master agreement with Domtar covering over 3,000 workers. The agreement was reached after a week of negotiations in Nashville over key economic and security issues and aft
Steelworkers Locked-Out at Findlay Cooper Plant
The United Steelworkers (USW) today condemned Cooper Tire and Rubber Company's decision to lock-out workers at the company's profitable Findlay, Ohio production facility, despite the union's good faith offer to keep working while negotiations toward a new
USW Officials Detail Oil Health & Safety Problems to Congress
United Steelworkers (USW) officials briefed congressional members and staff today about health and safety problems in the oil industry and how they will impact National Oil Bargaining talks which are scheduled to heat up in January.