On Monday, January 10, the federal government issued guidance thatinsurance carriers and plan sponsors (such as the City of Boston) will berequired to cover the cost of up to 8 at-home/over-the-counter rapidtest kits for COVID-19 each month, in response to the widespreadimpact of the Omicron ...
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Your Hard Work Paid Off! Trade Adjustment Assistance is extended and the National Labor Relations Board will receive additional funding. Late last week, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, of 2023, a spending bill that funds our government for the next year. Because of your voices and ...
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The 2023 Sick Bank Donation program is now open. The 2023 enrollment period will begin today, January 3 and run through January 31, 2023. WHAT IS THE SICK BANK DONATION PROGRAM? The Extended Sick Leave Bank provides extended sick leave to participating employees that have ...
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Last week, we told you about two critical steelworker priorities before Congress as the 117th session comes to a close. Reauthorization of Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and adequate funding of the NLRB are essential to ensuring USW members get the help they need when they are abandoned by the greedy ...
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In early 2020, hundreds of District 4 activists gathered in Albany, New York, for the District’s first Rapid Response conference. They learned about the Rapid Response program and lobbied state legislators on legislation and issues affecting steelworkers. One issue they focused on was honoring those ...
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Update 11/11/2022 WEP/GPO CALL TO ACTION Call and email the members of the Ways and Means Committee Honorable Ways and Means Committee member, We urge you to address the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). These penalties have taken ...
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Imagine working hard every day at your job, contributing to your community and growing the economy for 40 years…50 years…. Then after a lifetime of giving your time and energy, all you want is to retire with dignity. But your employer and your government say: Thanks for everything, ...
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Protecting Retirement Security USW Core Values Educational Series – Issue 1 All workers have the right to retire with dignity and respect. In fact, retirement security that includes Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid was the highest rated issue in our “Your Union. Your Voice.” survey. The USW ...
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Hurricane Ian Batters Florida on Its Way Up the East Coast Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday with the full force of a Category 4 storm. As the now downgraded tropical storm continues its path up the East Coast, the AFL-CIO is in ...
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Labor Movement Blasts Opposition to TAA, Calls on Congress to Prioritize Working Families A few weeks before Election Day, some members of Congress are making it clear they’re not on the side of working people. As debate rages over whether to re-up funding for Trade ...
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By Jennifer Hollohan Every fall, Americans gather to celebrate Labor Day, joining friends and families for a last big BBQ and a goodbye salute to summer. But what gets lost in the celebration is the why behind them. The role unions played in the US Labor movement over ...
Read moreOur union has fought for a level playing field when it comes to trade policy for decades. Today was no exception, as Legislative Director Roy Houseman testified on behalf of the USW to extend tariffs for Hot Rolled Steel at the International Trade Commission (ITC). Next week, ...
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