It’s Better in a Union
People across the world know that it’s better in a union. Not only for union members but also for nonunion workers.Unions do more than fight for wages and benefits. They fight to improve the rights of all people.Union members helped create workplace health and safety standards, pass the Americans with … Read more
Disney VFX Workers Vote to Organize with IATSE
Walt Disney Pictures visual effects workers voted to organize under the Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the union announced Tuesday, joining Disney’s Marvel Studios’ VFX members who joined earlier this year. “For so long we’ve wanted the same protections as everyone else, but there was no hope in sight,” said Mack Robinson, a … Read more
David McCall is succeeding Tom Conway as our International President.
David McCall is succeeding Tom Conway as our International President. “We are all mourning a great loss,” McCall said, “but even in our sadness, our union is strong, thanks in large part to Tom’s leadership and vision. Now, we’ll move forward the only way we can: together. Together, we’ll honor … Read more
This Is Not a Game.
It’s Time Congress Gets to Work. Tell Congress to Keep the Government Open! Last week, we sent out an Info Alert explaining how a government shutdown would impact our members, our communities, and our nation. If no action is taken by Congress, then that impact becomes a costly reality for so many … Read more
Help Us Honor Our Massachusetts Veterans
Tell your State Representative to support HD. 4285! Our nation is home to nearly 21 million veterans of the Armed Forces, four million of whom have served since September 11, 2001. In Massachusetts, 277,814 residents, or five percent of the eighteen and older population, are military veterans. Many have come home and … Read more
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