USW Mourns Passing of International President Tom Conway
It is with heavy hearts that the United Steelworkers (USW) union today announces the passing of International President Tom Conway at age 71. Elected as the union’s president in 2019, Conway was known for his quick wit, formidable bargaining skills and unwavering devotion to workers and their families. “From his earliest time making steel … Read more
USW Calls for End to Tax Breaks for Corporate Anti-Union Expenses
Contact: R.J. Hufnagel, 412-562-2450, rhufnagel@usw.org The United Steelworkers (USW) union released the following statement today from USW International President Tom Conway following the introduction of the “No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act” in the U.S. House. The U.S. Senate also is considering a version of the bill. “Simply put, the U.S. … Read more
USW Local 4-200 Votes Down Contract with Robert Wood Johnson New Brunswick
Contact: Jess Kamm Broomell, jkamm@usw.org, 412-562-2444 (Edison, N.J.) – United Steelworkers Local 4-200 announced today that they voted to reject a proposed three-year contract with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick. “Short staffing remains our number one priority, and our members clearly don’t believe this contract went far enough in this area,” said … Read more
Unions Are America’s Future. The Numbers Say So | Opinion
OPINION LIZ SHULER , PRESIDENT OF THE AFL-CIOON 9/1/23 AT 7:21 AM EDT00:37 Biden Breaks Silence On Writer’s Strike: They Deserve A ‘Fair Deal’ Share Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on RedditShare on FlipboardShare via EmailComments OPINIONLABORUNIONSWRITERSSTRIKE Afew weeks ago, I stood on the streets of New York City with working … Read more
Take Action: Tell Robert Wood Johnson President That Nurses Deserve a Fair Contract and a Safe Workplace
More than 1,700 nurses at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 4-200, are currently engaging in an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. They demand a fair contract that includes appropriate and safe staffing ratios. The nurses are deeply committed to … Read more
Change of Venue Vote
To All Members If you wish to change the venue for the meeting to the Carpenter Center We will be voting on this issue at the September 12th, 2023 Membership meeting The Meeting starts at 6:PM. Please come and cast your vote.
USW and Bath Iron Works Reach Tentative Agreement, Raising Wages, Likely Averting Strike
Machinists (IAM) Local S6 and Bath Iron Works in Maine have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. Local S6 represents approximately 4,250 of the shipyard’s 6,500 workers. The three-year contract includes pay raises, an increase in employer contributions to pension plans and higher health insurance premiums. During the last … Read more
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More than 1,700 Nurses on Strike at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
More than 1,700 nurses at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, went on strike Friday morning. The nurses, members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 4-200, are seeking improved pay, better staffing, and a cap on medical insurance costs and copays. The nurses say that recruiting and retaining … Read more
OPINION: How federal law can protect all workers on sweltering summer days
July 31, 2023 By TOM CONWAYPresidentUnited Steelworkers The heat index soared to 111 degrees in Houston, Texas, but the real-feel temperature climbed even higher than that inside the heavy personal protective equipment (PPE) that John Hayes and his colleagues at Ecoservices wear on the job. Sweat poured from the workers … Read more